1. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 12 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera Body (Black) and All Manufacture's Supplied Accessories
2. Sigma 70-300mm AF DG Lens, Sigma 28-70mm AF DG Lens, Opteka HD2 Filters (UV, PL, FL),
3. Opteka Vertical Battery Grip, 4GB Ultra High Speed Secure Digital Card, High Speed Card Reader / Writer, & ImageRecall - Image Recovery Software,
4. Opteka Remote Release Cord, Spirit Level, Short Zoom Holster Case, LP-E5 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Replacement Battery, LCD Screen Protectors, Lens Cleaning Kit, & Opteka Tabletop Tripod
5. Large Microfiber Gadget Bag/Case, 54" Deluxe Photo Tripod, & 1 Year Canon USA Warranty Included

Editorial Review :

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons 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, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

You Get The Following Brand New Items:
(1)Canon EOS Rebel XSi & All The Manufacture's Supplied Accessories Including a USA warranty.
(2)Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Lens
(3)Sigma 70-300mm f/4.5.6 DG Lens
(4)Opteka 58mm HD2 Filter Kit (UV, PL, FL)
(5)4GB Ultra High Speed SD Card
(6)High Speed Card Reader / Writer
(7)ImageRecall - Image Recovery Software
(8)Opteka Battery Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for the XSi
(9)Replacement LP-E5 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery
(10)Opteka Remote Shutter Release Cord
(11)Opteka Double Axis Spirit Bubble Level
(12)Opteka Short Zoom Holster Case
(13)LCD Screen Protectors
(14)Opteka Tabletop Tripod
(15)5 Piece Camera / Lens Cleaning Kit
(16)53" Deluxe Camera Tripod
(17)Microfiber Ultra Protective Photo Bag/Case

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1. KIT INCLUDES 7 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
2. <#1> Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body PLUS + <#2> Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens +
3. <#3> Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack + <#4> Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack + <#5> Nikon SLR System Case +
4. <#6> Lexar Professional 8GB 133x CompactFlash (CF) Card with Image Rescue 3 +
5. <#7> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Editorial Review :

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body
♦ 2) Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens
♦ 3) Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack
♦ 4) Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 5) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 6) Lexar Professional 8GB 133x CompactFlash (CF) Card with Image Rescue 3
♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon's renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera's three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikon's sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system.

The AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens includes Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor Technology for fast, accurate and nearly silent focusing.

The Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack allows the Nikon D700 to powered by two EN-EL3e batteries simultaneously - one in the camera body and one in the MB-D10 - effectively doubling your shooting capacity.

Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful genuine Nikon brand EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

This Nikon SLR system case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash and accessories.

Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this professional-quality 8GB CompactFlash (CF) memory card. Additionally, this card includes Lexar's Image Rescue 3 software.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses.

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Nikon D700 Kit

Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body + Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens + Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack + Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery + Nikon SLR System Case + Lexar Pro 8GB CF Card + Cleaning Kit

I love this camera! If you want the lens and battery pack, a kit is the way to go. If not, buy what you want separately. A large, fast CF card is essential and so is a second battery.

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1. 10.2-megapixel SLR captures enough detail for photo-quality enlargements or creative cropping
2. Includes AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF lens
3. 2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.15 seconds
4. Five frame-per-second continuous shooting with a time lag of approximately 50 milliseconds
5. Stores images on CF cards or Microdrive; powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (includes EN-EL3a battery and charger)

Editorial Review :

Breathtaking image quality assured by a high-performance 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD sensor coupled with Nikon's image processing engine and the world's most sophisticated light metering system, the Nikon D200 digital SLR has a framing rate of up to 5 frames per second and minimized (50 ms) shutter lag provide ultra-fast handling characteristics, allowing high sequential image speed for sports, wildlife, fashion and event photography. The Nikon D200 is uniquely enabled to perform to a standard once reserved for cameras costing far more. Image Sensor - RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm Image Size - Up to 3,872 x 2,592 Maximum Storage Media - CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II and Microdrive Sensitivity - 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF Interface - NTSC or PAL White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) Picture Angle - 35mm format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Self-timer - Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Compatible Lenses - All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF & metering operation Dimensions - Width 147 x Height 113 x Depth 74mm / Weight - 830 grams

Customer Review :

Nikon D200: great camera at this price!

Yes, it's an "old" camera in digital terms. But it still takes great pictures, the control layout is incredible, etc. I think this is a superb deal at $799.

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Get Real Amazon

Nikon's list price for this body is $1399.95 How Amazon came up with a list price of $1849.00 is anybody's wild guess.

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Great camera all the way around!

This is my third Nikon digital camera. I upgraded significantly from the Nikon Coolpix 950 to the Nikon D40. Now this camera is a great upgrade.

The settings are easy to use in the menu. I love how it feels in my small hands even with the battery grip, it's so comfortable.

I've been using it since June and I will hang onto it even when I do upgrade as a backup camera.

If you have been thinking of buying the D200 or the D300, start out with this one first, it will not break your budget and you can get a better feel for the controls and how it works before jumping into the D300 or even the D3.

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Nikon D200 review

Very fast delivery, tip top condition. When they say overnight delivery, you can count on it.

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D200 Review

This will be a short and succinct initial review of the Nikon D200 Camera.

The D200 is my upgrade to my (now backup) Nikon D50. Most camera people already know that if your are a Nikon person: buy Nikon; if you are a Canon person: buy Canon. My quick discussion will not address the alternative choice to choose another camera maker.

The D300 is out and so is the D700; yet, Nikon still manufactures and sells the D200. Why would you opt for this camera over the newer models? I cannot lie: There is nothing the D200 can't do that those more expensive and newer cameras can do -- except megapixels (10 vs 12).

I will say this once: You Are Shooting RAW aren't you?

If yes, then my previous paragraph is succinct enough.

If no, then the nuances and menu options and myriad labyrinths of roundabout searching for more control of your shots will have you befuddled in no time on all these cameras. The D90, D80, D70, D60, D50, D40 have scene control modes that might justifiably satisfy all your shooting needs. I personally find the modes on my D50 totally useless and use it in P (program), A (aperture priority mode), or M (manual) mode always. I'd love it if Nikon made an entry level DSLR with these three modes only as an entry level camera without having to fight with all the "scene sensing modes" built into the camera.

Back to the D200. What I love about this machine is the ease of access to all (at least the main) controls of the camera on dials, toggle switches, and buttons on the camera body, without having to search through arcane menus to edit the controls. (The only control I use that HAS to be accessed through the GUI is the "Image Optimization --> Sharpening" control.

If you are shooting RAW (as most pro-sumers and Pros are ought to be) then these nitpicks are meaningless.

Here is my advice to any D90 to D40 user: if you are considering upgrading to a Pro level Nikon please condsider first: Shoot RAW for at least 1 Year. Next, upgrade your glass (using Nikkor lenses for forward compatibility), and take a photo developing and retouching course using digital tools (i.e., photoshop, lightroom, apple aperture, etc.)

If you aren't shooting RAW then this camera simply isn't for you.

And I would say that about any camera regardless of manufacturer that costs over $600.

Good day,

--c

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1. 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
2. Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings
3. 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images)
4. sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
5. Powered by LP-E4 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF, SD, or some SDHC memory cards

Editorial Review :

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an engineering tour de force which, true to the EOS-1 legacy, redefines the state of the art in no uncertain terms. An entirely new 21.1-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor delivers astounding image quality and creates new photographic possibilities. Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors work in tandem to speed up data handling and camera operation, while further refining imaging performance.Tough, high-durability body and shutter designs, combined with the unique EOS Integrated Cleaning System, set new standards for professional dependability. Cutting-edge features-such as a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Live View Function, and a fast, precise 45-point AF system-make the EOS-1Ds Mark III powerful and versatile. And, of course, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is part of the unparalleled EOS System, which, with more than 50 EF lenses, 15 interchangeable focusing screens, and extensive wireless, remote control and lighting accessories, is the most advanced and powerful digital photography system in the world.

Customer Review :

GREAT camera, stinky controls

It's definitely an improvement over the 1Ds Mark II, which means it's the best 35 mm format digital out there, period. Auto dust removal is a huge plus - FINALLY - and picture quality, especially noise suppression, is noticeably improved. Downside: Canon's firmware and software and control buttons and dials, which have always been needlessly convoluted and confusing, are, if anything, even MORE convoluted and confusing on this model than the Mark II. How anybody could screw up anything so simple so thoroughly is beyond me. Oh, and another thing - what they call ISO 100 is more like ISO 64 - just so you know. Overexpose everything a half or 2/3 of a stop to compensate. But after all that is said and done, it does make absolutely gorgeous pictures - nipping at Hasselblad's $35,000 medium format heels. Go ahead, mortgage the house and splurge - you won't regret it.

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ooooooohhhhhh wow

So got this little baby a few days ago... it arrived right on time and was well packaged. Took it out for a little test spin the next day... all I can say is oh my god wow this thing is the best camer I have every had the privlige of using! I had the Canon Rebel XTi, the 1D mark II, and now this camera... it is by far the best camera I have ever used.... it takes fantastic photos (exposures were so good that they required minimal post production work), great color, responsive, and long battery life. This will be my primary camera for years to come... it is great! if you can stomach the price, you will not be disapointed one bit!!!

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Just what I needed.

I have a 5D that has been moved to backup duty since acquiring this beauty. The problem I was having with the 5D was that many of my images were getting rejected by the stock agency I shoot for due to excessive shadow noise. I spent hours cleaning up noisy shadows in post, and still got some rejects. Not so with the 1Ds. It produces absolutely clean, perfect, huge files straight out of camera with little or no post work. Even when you turn on the extended ISO and crank it to "Hi" (essentially ISO 3200), The images it produces are just outstanding. It may be a bit big and heavy for the casual user, but pros shouldn't be bothered by it. It is actually not much bigger or heavier than a 5D with a battery grip installed. I like the live view when shooting macros on a tripod. It really helps get the focus just perfect. Battery life is awesome. I shot about 1800 RAW files over a 4 day shoot and still had juice left without charging. Bottom line, if you have the cash, and want the best camera this side of a hasselblad H3d-39, then go for it! You can see some images that I shot with this at my site [...] (the battleship was shot with this and the 16-35)

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The best Canon has to offer

Ok, the price of this thing is absolutely ridiculous.

Yes, Canon was now nice enough, only a little over a year later, to release a lower level product with equal Megapixels (the forthcoming 5D mark II), and do serious damage to my asset value (this camera). Thanks.

My previous high end camera is the Canon 5D.

It is clear to me that, other than the improved sensor, which gives the latest chip (DIGIC IV), higher Megapixels (21.1) and higher ISO (6400 natively), a very slight speed improvement (3.9 fps) and a bigger, nicer screen on the back (3", 1 million dots), it's pretty much the same camera as the 5D. Thanks to the Megapixel war, Nikon & Sony have turned up the heat on Canon a bit, so they went higher in those specs than they probably would've otherwise. This is great for the consumer, if those are the only specs you're looking at. And hopefully it will eventually obliterate Canon's ability to put pricetags like the one on this camera on anything (see my first sentence).

Of course, I did BUY this camera, nevertheless. Because I could afford to do that. If you can't, then look at what you can, because a lot of insane specs sit at much lower price points.

With that out of the way, let's just view it from the perspective of a mid-range user that might want to move up - someone with a 5D or a 10-50D, who might be trying to decide what else he will get from this camera versus just going for a 5D mark II instead, because either is a very valid option:

- 45 point AutoFocus. What's so great about this? Let's say you've seen it, and you realize it's a bunch of little points congested in the center instead of the 9 on the 5D mark II and their 6 "assist" points. That's just a lot of marketing - 45 is a much bigger number and makes it look much better, right? No, not really. It really IS that much better. I do a lot of bikini/fashion/glamour photography, and therefore I shoot a lot of shots that are of one very, curvy female (ok, yea, I know, I know - it's tough. But SOMEONE has got to do it, and I'm taking the bullet for you guys on this one, OK? LOL). Anyway, as you might realize, a very or at least somewhat shallow depth of field is frequently, in fact is most often, desirable for these types of shots. Curves create a complicated task, and the truth is, the Automatic choice of focal points on the 5D gave spotty results without VERY strict attention to focusing. Consequently, I gave up on it, and set my focus to the Center point and used focus/recompose. This works great most of the time. If the Depth of Field gets TOO shallow, you have to be VERY precise when using this method, which gets very tiring, on both your concentration and your hands/body. However, with the 1Ds Mark III, the advanced AF can be set to automatically detect, and it gives excellent results, with a very low mistake ratio. In observing the points it chooses while I'm shooting, it appears to me that it is very good at recognizing contours, and subtle depth differences, and this is where it achieves it's greatest advantage.

- Focal performance with high end lenses. L lenses perform better with any Canon camera. Even moreso with this. FAST lenses, in this case f/2.8 or faster, perform especially well with this camera. This still ties into the focusing system, yes, but it is worth noting that the better lenses take yet another performance leap on this body. This is no accident, rather by design. I say you lose part of the reason (not all of it, make no mistake) for having the L glass if you don't have a high end body.

- Dual Memory Cards. Yea, it could just as well be two CF cards instead of a CF and an SD, but whatever. I buy a lot of memory cards anyway. And this is more a convenience than anything. It's nice to be able to write large JPEGS to one and RAW to the other. And if you are shooting with someone who needs the photos immediately and HAS an SD card, this could be a huge plus. It, of course, accepts SDHC also.

- Greater flexibility in writing JPEG files. If you shoot mostly or only RAW, this might not matter. But, the fact is, while the 5D and the 10D-50D models allow to write two different quality levels at each JPEG size, this camera has a separate "quality" level that ranges from 1-10, much like Photoshop's 1-12 range. When you look at Canon's site and see the estimate for JPEG's of 6-8MB (it was something like that), it was only an average estimate. They've since removed it (probably because the amount of possibilities are too great to post). I have set mine at the maximum quality of "10." My JPEG's are generally between 10MB-13MB in size. One note, however, as I attempted to photographer a fast moving stage event, and was taken back that I had problems with lag in shooting quickly, as it is advertised at 5fps. I believe you would need to step down to a 7 or 8 quality, whatever their test for "average" is, to achieve these speeds along with it's buffering ability. I used a Sandisk Extreme III card. Since that speed of card has performed exceedingly well on a 50D that I own, at a pro football game, I think it's safe to say the card wasn't the factor. I was blazing off shots on the 50D at 6.3fps for several seconds and it hardly went into using the buffer it was so fast. The "writing" light was barely ever lit whenever I checked right after a long flurry. And that is a 15MP camera - it was set on Large/Fine, which are about 6MB shots, in this case.

- Best weather sealing is on these bodies. If you need it, it's worth it. I think the others are fairly resistant anyway, but the comfort of not worrying much about conditions is nice.

- The display system on the larger body. Less information is pushed up to the top. The display on the bottom portion is easier to look at, and it's nice to have the memory card info visible down there.

- The LCD changing of shooting modes. This might not be something better to some, because if you're used to the other Canon bodies, it can be a bit off-putting at first. But once you get used to it, it's definitely better. Moreover, the simplicity of having the modes you need and no "dumb user" modes, which the 5D had largely eliminated while keeping the dial anyway, is still nicer on here. (e.g. - why do I need a "Sports Mode" when I can set my focus to AI Servo, and then set a high shutter priority speed, and make ISO adjustments as needed to accomodate light changes - or just shoot Aperture Priority with the lens wide open and make ISO adjustments? Whichever).

- Specifically if comparing to one of the new 5D's, my bet is that there will be a very noticeable lag in the 5D mark II compared to this camera, since it is only running one processor versus two on this camera.

This is definitely the best of the best.

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Great camera but no review yet by DPReview

Great camera. Wonderful images. Fast, responsive, wonderful viewfinder. Good dynamic range. I wonder why amazon.com's dpreview.com web site has chosen not to publish their review of Canon's flagship despite being announced over a year ago.

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1. KIT INCLUDES 9 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
2. <#1> Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Silver) PLUS + <#2> Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens [Outfit] +
3. <#3> Transcend 8GB 133x Ultra Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card + <#4> Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader +
4. <#5> ImageRecall Digital Image Recovery Software + <#6> Spare NB-2LH High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack +
5. <#7> Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet + <#8> Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case + <#9> Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Editorial Review :

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon Digital Rebel XTi Camera
♦ 2) Canon 18-55mm Lens
♦ 3) Transcend 8GB 133x Ultra Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card
♦ 4) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card Reader
♦ 5) ImageRecall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 6) Spare NB-2LH High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 7) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 8) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
♦ 9) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR camera features a 10.1 megapixel resolution, refined and redesigned Canon CMOS sensor, a large 2.5" LCD, and the remarkable EOS Integrated Cleaning System, a self-cleaning image sensor unit/dust removal system. Despite these and other imaging improvements, including Canon's fast, high-precision 9-point autofocus system and a new maximum burst rate of 3 frames per second, the Digital Rebel XTi remains an incredibly affordable digital SLR camera.

Canon's compact 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II autofocus zoom lens is smaller and lighter than conventional lenses because of the shorter back focus distance which produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths.

Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this Ultra-Speed 8GB CompactFlash (CF) memory card.

Retrieve lost or deleted images from your memory card with Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software. Compatible with all types of memory cards and file types.

Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful NB-2LH Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack.

Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a leather reinforced handle, this multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

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