1. 8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens; Smart Zoom feature
3. 3.0-inch large Clear Photo LCD Plus display; Face Detection
4. Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution; in-camera retouching
5. 31 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media

Editorial Review :

Zoom in and capture all the action with the H10. This full-featured point-and-shoot camera shines with outstanding high-power zoom capability and Advanced Sports mode for split-second detail. It includes Face Detection technology to optimize focus, exposure and color for up to eight faces. Snap incredibly clear photos with 8.1-Megapixel Resolution, and enjoy tight close-ups with the 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens. Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus measures auto-focus at 9 precision points instead of 5 giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image. The large, bright 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus display tilts up for comfortable low-angle shooting, and an anti-reflective coating provides for excellent visibility to help you compose, view, and share photos with superb clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight. To capture fast-moving subjects in split-second detail, this innovative shooting mode combines high shutter speed up to 1/4000 second with Intelligent Continuous AF that responds more quickly to rapid motion. You can fire off three shots automatically at 1-second intervals (VGA standard mode) or 2-second intervals (full resolution mode). Focal Length - 6.3-63.0mm (35mm Equivalent 38 - 380 mm) Self-Timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, and off White Balance - Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, and Flash Movie Modes - MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16.6fps), and QVGA (320x240 at 8.3fps) Scene Modes - Advanced Sports Shooting, Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, and Twilight Portrait Flash Modes - Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, and Slow Synch

Customer Review :

Small but DURABLE Camera, takes GREAT pics!!

I bought this camera for our office of about 35 transportation engineers. We have a small army of cameras that we take out for Field Work in the rain, sleet, and snow, and all of them must be durable and able to take detailed shots quickly in both good and bad lighting. This little guy has become a fast favorite of all the cameras, as it's easy to hold in your hand, takes steady shots in even the darkest of areas (it's all about the settings) and seems to be able to take a beating. The features are easy enough for even a novice to use, and everyone is able to upload the pictures onto their computers without any problems. A GREAT BUY!!

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EXCELLENT CAMERA!

I have owned 3 Sony digital cameras, and have LOVED them all! So when I decided to upgrade, I went straight to the latest Sony digitals to see if I could strike gold yet again with a Sony digital camera. And guess what??!!!

I DID!!!

I'm a stay-at-home Mother of five and I take LOTS of pictures. This H10 is perfect for all of the shots I take with my kids and various other things. The pictures are of high quality. I'll never buy a camera without the 10x optical zoom because Sony has spoiled me with that incredible zoom! The 8.1 megapixels produce quality pictures beyond my wildest imagination, which can be blown up to any reasonable size you would need them to be! The programs are so easy to use, that I didn't even have to read the manual to figure them out!!! One of my FAVORITE things about this camera is that when I actually push down the button, it captures the EXACT PICTURE I WAS TRYING TO GET without "missing the moment"!!!! I can't say that about all of the Sony's I've owned in the past. Anyway...this is THE camera to own and is at a FANTASTIC price on Amazon.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Happy with this purchase

This camera is amazing for its price, specially the optical zoom is absolute fantastic. I have used in football games and got the absolutely great snaps of players. Quality is simply awesome. I love it. Easy to use and easy to click.

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Great value for money

We switched from an old Canon powershot to this one. The extra $[...] bucks are worth it. Much more camera and power. The drawback is the amount of space that each picture takes. Highly recommended for quality pictures with zero expertise needed.

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Fine camera - still need to learn how to use all of its capablities

I think this camera is very good, just that my skill in using it is limited. I have been experimenting with it for the last couple of weeks and have had mostly good success. The zoom is great since the camera it is replacing was only a 3x. I think the zoom is causing me some concern because at full zoom I probably need to keep it extremely steady, when i do so normally the picture turns out well. When I don't purposely steady myself they can turn out blury. The only thing that I have found bothersome was the manual lense cap - but I knew that was a con when I bought it. Overall I am very happy with my purchase, just trying to figure out how to best use it.

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1. 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
2. Body only; lenses sold separately
3. Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
4. New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
5. Capture images to Compact Flash Type I or II memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Canons new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and youll experience true digital inspiration!

Customer Review :

a work of art -- two thumbs up

I was using a XTi before, then moved up to the 50D. Originally, i was only for the enhanced pix count. When started using it, at least two things exceeded my original expectations.
1. the high speed shots when am doing birding -- incrediblly caught each frame thought cculd be missed. this definitely provides me other new possibilities for sporting as well as HDR bracketing.
2. the live view AF-ON's live and face-detect modes. i could not over state how big it helped out for the shot on my wife's food blogging. She said it won't be possible to get such a high mark now without those those helps.
3. one more thing, the LCD and those customizable features...awesome.

i like the IQ too, incredible.

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From the Box, Straight to the Canon Factory Service Center

I spent time carefully shopping and weighing the numerous DSLR products offered. I settled upon the Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Std Zoom Lens kit and made my purchase. I hope this will become a very satisfying camera. I think that the kit zoom lens offers an ideal focal length range for everyday, "walk-about" use.

This is my first DSLR, and I received it on 11/12/08.

The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Std Zoom Lens was defective.

The zoom ring spins freely as gravity takes the zoom barrel of the lens from 28mm out to 135mm anytime the camera is (even slightly) pointed downward. I call Canon hoping that they will send me a replacement (new and perfect lens) lens and I can send them this lemon.

Canon doesn't "roll" like that, and they only offer to repair the brand new lens at a factory service facility. Canon advises that I seek resolution with my dealer.

Amazon customer care was fantastic and shipped a replacement kit immediately; I received the replacement kit on 11/19/08.

The lens in the replacement kit Amazon sent is no better than the first lens.

After some Internet searching, I discover that this phenomenon is known as "zoom creep". (so much for carefully shopping and weighing) I would characterize the two lenses I received as being afflicted with zoom run. Their zoom ring functions were both extremely sloppy and Lucy Goosy. The ring itself was not problematic in its rotational travel, the lens zoom function was ridiculously loose, at the mercy of gravity.

While this issue does not have any effect on the optical quality of the lens or images it certainly does not feel like precision optics to me. Canon Technical Support says that with the image stabilization, the auto-focus, and the particular design of the zoom mechanism in this model lens, there is some inherent looseness, but that what I am describing is not at all "normal".

I decided that I was not interested in playing the replacement and return game with Amazon, in search of the perfect lens that I had bought.

I sent the original Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera w/EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Std Zoom Lens kit back to Amazon at a cost of $35.00 with insurance.

Throughout the sordid affair, I had been calling Canon Technical Support. To their credit, they have been very courteous and accommodating. Yeah, I would like them to send me the perfect lens that I have already bought, but, as I said, they can't do that.

Beaten like a rented mule, once I finally succumbed to the inevitable, Canon Technical Support did supply me with a prepaid UPS shipping label to send my brand new and second defective Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens to their Irvine, CA Service Center.

Since I did not budget for any additional lens(es) with my purchase, I am waiting for my new and defective lens to be repaired and returned.

Although my excitement has been tempered (yeah, ya think?), I look forward to the day when I can take pictures with my new camera.


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Great Camera for the price and features!

I just received my new Canon 50D. I have to say that I am in love with this camera, no, it's not perfect. I would have loved to see a full frame CMOS sensor, but I can't have everything and price too! I find the images to be crisp and clear and the operation easy to use. I have shot over 300 pictures with this camera so far and I am very happy with the quality of images, especially at the high ISOs. I also gave it to a novice photographer to use on Thanksgiving and they loved it as well and had no problem operating the camera

A couple of nitpicks - First, on the new CA mode, I completely understand the need for this setting, there are many people picking up these cameras who have never used an SLR before and don't understand aperture or shutter speed. However, this feature is only as good as the lens. If someone is using a lens that doesn't have an aperture of 2.8 or 1.4 then they won't get the background to be too blurred. Second, the exposure compensation is now on the rear dial, this is more a preference and I will most likely get use to it, in time :).

ETA: Another thing that would have been nice is a video setting like the 5D and the Nikon D90. But again, you can't have everything.

One of the most impressive things to me was how it handles low light situations. I shot at the full range of ISOs and liked how the camera handled color, sharpness, and tone. I see many reviews saying that Nikon or other cameras hold up better in low light, that might be so, but that doesn't make the 50D horrible or bad, it makes it different. I don't suspect that people are taking low light pictures at the ISO setting 3200 or even 1600 all the time, if they are, then I might recommend a lens change, something is wrong.

And just a note -- to add light on the whole sensor/processor thing- look at it from this prospective film photographers will be disappointed because this camera wouldn't be able to compare against Kodachrome 25 ISO where you don't see grain at all or to the big bold grain of the Konica 3200 ISO - Nor can it fully replicate the Kodak/Konica infrared film where exposure was a best guess. So, in other words you can't please everyone. So choosing a camera body is like choosing film in the old days, each has their own uniqueness about it, but unlike film, you can't change easily.

I consider myself a photographer having been shooting for well over 25 years, and have basically shot everything from 8X10 cameras to Polaroid Land Cameras (pull apart). I have used Holgas to Hasselblads. I have had access to some type of Digital Camera since Kodak came out with the Digital Nikon F3 with a top resolution was 1.3mp. I remembered when Kodak dropped the price of their pro-digital cameras from 25,000 to 10,000 that was something!

Well a big woopie do for me, so, I have been around. The reason why I am telling you all this, is not to impress you, but hopefully you will listen to some advice. I wasn't only a photographer but I sold high-end equipment. In the end you have to feel comfortable with whatever you buy, and you have to ask yourself what are the pros and cons of my purchase, can I afford it, and what do I want to do with my equipment? These are all personal reasons and one persons reasons are as valid as anyone else's reasons.

One thing about Photography that I learned early on, learn the basics. Learning basic photography before you buy the big wiz bang camera may help you understand what you want to do with the big wiz bang or that you might not need the biggest or bestest wiz bang thingy.

A camera is only good as its lens, and with Digital you really have to *marry* both lens and camera. The one pitfall that I see people make is that they buy too much camera and not enough lens. In other words they run before they can walk. From my experience, with a few exceptions (like the 28 - 135 mm F3.5 - 5.6--I think that this is a good lens- or the 24-105 F4 IS), the kit lens, IMHO, are made for a single reason, for cost. They won't give you a bad image, but if great images are what you want, then the lens makes all the difference in the world. In the film days I would say the body doesn't matter (to some extent), buy the lens first and then work your way up to the bigger and better camera. It will help you, cameras with less features will help you understand photography more. Does this mean everyone has to buy a Canon L lens, no, there are some good lenses, but you have to research which ones are right for you.

Lens - I saw many reviews about different lens how this one is better than that one. One person couldn't tell the difference between a *lens kit* and an L lens. I would say to the person, you aren't paying attention to the detail and you are paying too much attention to the subject. The L lens system is the best quality glass in the canon system; it's designed to be better than any other lens in the system. L lens are also designed for the working professional. It's made to last and they do. Lens that are in the kit aren't made to last and aren't designed with the working professional in mind, they are designed for people who want to keep cost down.

The Canon 50 1.4 and 85 1.8 are, IMHO, the best prime lens on the market. They will give you the best image quality, period.

As for the reviews on dpreview and image-resource, they still highly recommend this camera. Neither said that the camera was a horrible camera, nor did they blast it, they said that compared to others that certain features were better.


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Worth the Upgrade

I own a Canon 20D and debated for a while in getting the Canon 50D. I finally made the purchase and it was well worth it. I still love my 20D but the 50D resolution and better noise control is awesome. The 50D is also more intelligent when I do not use the manual mode. The sensor clean is also a bonus.
The battery life is very impressive and rarely need to use my two back-ups unless in the wild for some time. I managed to take over 1000 no-flash pictures for a football game with the same battery. So when the photo taking gets heavy, nothing is better when you do not have to worry about the battery all the time.
With this camera I have reliability like no other.

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Sold my 40D wish I had not !

Sold my 40D wish I had not the 50D IQ is worse even with good lems
hope the 5d mk 11 will be better !!

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1. 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
2. Large 3.0-inch LCD display; Enhanced Live View function
3. DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
4. EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
5. Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Horizontal - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control - 7 levels provided Dimensions - 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8x97.5x61.9mm) Weight - 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only

Customer Review :

upgraded from S5Is to XSI

The upgrade from Canon S5Is to Canon XSI was very easy. Setup and Menu easy to change. Pictures from XSI are very good and it allows a great deal more creative freedom. I added a Canon 55-255 zoom and a battery grip. For those wanting to move up to a DSLR this is a great combo.

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Satisfied

This is our first DSLR. We took time to investigate the top brands and models. In the end we came to decide on the Xsi and we have not regretted it. It has been a great camera and we are very pleased with the ease of use and the flexibility the camera allows.

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Great Camera!

I love this camera! I'm still learning all the neat tricks that can be done with it.

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Not completely satisfied

I use a Sony and Nikon digital cameras, as well as the Canon. The Canon takes wonderful photos, but using the Canon software is cumbersome. it will not work with my HP desktop, but will with my laptop. However, I do not like the Canon software ease of opoeration. If I knew the difficulty of using it, prior to purchase, it would have seriously influenced my non-purchase of this camera.

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Love it!!!!!

I got this camera the day before Halloween, about 3 days before I expected it. I started using it right away. It is wonderful! I use it EVERYDAY. I have the original film Rebel from the early 90's. This one is even easier to use. Perfect for a beginner or a not-so-beginner, like me. I've had friends who had trouble with the Nikon DSLR - they have all returned theirs - and are now considering the Rebel. Everyone tries my camera and loves it. No regrets on this buy.

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1. 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
3. New self-cleaning dust function, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
4. DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Picture Style settings for added creative control
5. Stores images on Compact Flash (CF) memory cards; powered by battery pack NB-2LH

Editorial Review :

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 Mega Pixel Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring, a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon's Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The Digital Rebel XTi is proof positive that Canon continues to lead the way with their phenomenal digital SLRs.

Customer Review :

Great camera for amateurs

I've had my Canon Rebel for a couple years now and it takes fabulous pictures. The difference is amazing from basic digital cameras. Highly recommend this camera.

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XTI

The Canon XTI Rebel is very impressive and I am very satisfied with it, my only complaint is the battery should be larger. I think cutting cost with something so crucial to the camera is short sighted.

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Best Entry Level Digital SLR Keeps Getting Better

The third generation XTi is the successor to the popular Rebel XT. An entry level camera but considered to be quite an excellent performer in many levels.
It comes with a battery and a sleek compact charger. It also uses the well known Digic II image processor. Uses CF card.

Improvements compared to its older brother XT:
- 10 megapixel resolution compared to 8 megapixel for the XT
- A larger 2 1/2 inch LCD panel compared to 1.8 inch
- A new self-cleaning sensor
- 9 point AF system while the XT has 7
- Better burst shooting capacity from 23 to 27 frames
- 7 LCD brightness levels compared to 5 for better viewing in bright surroundings

Pros:
- Image quality is superb. Color rendition and low-noise
- Light and small
- Can shoot RAW format
- Impressive long battery life.

Cons:
- Cannot shoot using the LCD panel. You always have to use the viewfinder. LCD is for menu and playback only.
- Supplied lens is very basic. No image stabilizer. Slow.
- No movie capability


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Excellent

Whether a beginning digital SLR user or somewhat of an enthusiast, this is a fantastic entry level camera. It has plenty of features built in, and also has the capacity to be updated (via download and computer hookup) of new and interesting picture styles that add more creativity to your photography.

There are the easy modes built in, like a point and shoot camera, then you have a selection of more creative and somewhat manual modes.

The output quality is high, so that quite big enlargements can be produced without losing picture quality and tonality.

This camera is a great camera and a great buy no matter what you level of photography. And the internet is full os websites offering extremely useful information and tips on how to get the best out of it.

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From Professional to Amateur Perfection

The best review I can give on this product is my personal experience with this camera. I have used everything from high end professional use cameras, to the disposable digital cameras, to the credit card sized middle-class digital cameras. I decided to jump to the middle ground for my last camera purchase, when I bought this one.

I was in the same place a few months ago that many of you are in now; reading review after review on multiple websites. Each review lists many details, many of which are very similar. In all honesty, for most users, the minor details will not matter very much; it's more based on performance, which in this case, is top notch.

I've had this camera for a few months now and I have absolutely zero complaints. My range of subjects differs from senior portraits, going out with my friends, to sporting events, etc. and this camera captures all of them with an ease. There are still elements on the camera that I am attempting to learn but the automatic capturing has been fully self explanatory.

I believe this camera is perfect for people wanting to transition from a point and shoot digital to someone who is looking for a digital SLR. With 10.1 mega pixels, the picture quality is high. The 2.5" screen makes it easy to read and view pictures on a larger scale. There are also some different Picture Styles. This helps a lot when people aren't too computer savvy when attempting to create the perfect picture. You can adjust certain settings on the LCD screen in order to get the right look for your picture.

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