1. KIT INCLUDES 9 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
2. <#1> Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with  • <#2> Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens [Outfit] PLUS +
3. <#3> Transcend 4GB SDHC Class 6 Secure Digital Memory Card — fast, secure, and large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds of pictures +
4. <#4> Cameta Incognito Deluxe Gadget Bag — discreetly holds and protects your Digital SLR Camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses and accessory flash +
5. <#5> Spare LP-E5 Replacement Battery +  • <#6> High Speed USB 2.0 SecureDigital Card Reader +  • <#7> Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software +  • <#8> Memory Card Storage Wallet +  • <#9> Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth — designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints and smudges from LCDs and lenses quickly, safely and easily

Editorial Review :

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon Digital Rebel XS
♦ 2) Canon 18-55mm Lens
[Outfit includes: LP-E5 Rechargeable Battery; Charger; Strap; Caps; Eyecup; Cables; Software; Instructions; Canon USA Warranty]
♦ 3) Transcend 4GB SDHC Memory Card
♦ 4) Cameta Incognito Deluxe Gadget Bag
♦ 5) Spare LP-E5 Replacement Battery
♦ 6) USB SecureDigital Card Reader
♦ 7) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 8) Memory Card Wallet
♦ 9) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera incorporates a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 7-point autofocus system. The large, 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon's Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration.

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.

The Transcend 4GB SDHC Memory Card is large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds — a whole vacation's worth — of pictures.

The Cameta Incognito Deluxe Gadget Bag is constructed of durable Pro-Nylon™. It will discreetly hold and protect your Digital SLR camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses, flash, and accessories.

This value-packed Canon Digital Rebel XS Kit will give you the amazing family pictures, vacation photos, and group shots you've always wanted.

Customer Review :

great camera, great seller, great satisfaction!!

Great camera for a reasonable price, but this package is a deal and a half!
great communication, very fast shipping, could not be happier with this package.
very satisfied! thank you

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Great Product!

Great product, everything the website said would be in kit was in it. No hassle, speedy delivery!

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1. KIT INCLUDES 10 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
2. #1 Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with #2 Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens [Outfit] PLUS +
3. #3 Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + #4 Transcend 8GB SDHC Class 6 Secure Digital Memory Card +
4. #5 Cameta Incognito Deluxe Gadget Bag discreetly holds and protects your Digital SLR Camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses and accessory flash +
5. #6 Spare LP-E5 Replacement Battery + #7 High Speed USB 2.0 SecureDigital Card Reader + #8 Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software + #9 Memory Card Storage Wallet + #10 Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints and smudges from LCDs and lenses quickly, safely and easily

Editorial Review :

Kit includes: 1) Canon Digital Rebel XSi 2) Canon 18-55mm Lens[Outfit includes: LP-E5 Rechargeable Battery; Charger; Strap; Caps; Eyecup; Cables; Software; Instructions; Canon USA Warranty] 3) Canon 75-300mm Lens [includes: Caps; Instructions; Canon USA Warranty] 4) Transcend 8GB SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card 5) Cameta Incognito Deluxe Gadget Bag 6) Spare LP-E5 Replacement Battery 7) USB SecureDigital Card Reader 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software 9) Memory Card Wallet 10) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth The Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital Camera incorporates a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; a 14-bit A/D converter for incredibly smooth tones; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 9-point autofocus system. The large, 3-inch 230,000 pixel LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon's Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The Transcend 8GB SDHC Memory Card is large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds a whole vacation's worth of pictures. This value-packed Canon Digital Rebel XSi Kit will give you the amazing family pictures, vacation photos, group shots and portraits you've always wanted.

Customer Review :

everything i expected and more

Perfect camera for beginner/intermediate photographer. quite a bit more features than i expected, so still studying up on it as i fall into the beginner column, but am very happy with my purchase.

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Camera

Great camera kit. This camera kit is very nice and it comes with alot of extra accessories!

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Best deal around!

This a great deal for newbies like me just entering the DSLR world. As you are noticing in your research there are tons of options to choose from, which can be overwhelming at first. Overall, this kit gives you a nice broad selection that encourages you to really have fun and play around without having to spend a ton of money on the wrong equipment.

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Love the camera!!! But they left my package on the front porch??

If only for Cameta Camera I'd totally give them a 5/5 for the camera, packaging and speed of delivery, I absolutely love this camera and all the extra accessories just make it even better. They were great about packaging my camera and making sure that it shipped on time, I loved that about their service BUT and this is a BIG BUT... UPS, the guys that delivered my camera, left it on the front porch?? Eek, my $900 camera was left on the front porch for all to see, and take?? Good thing that I live in a good neighborhood and have honest neighbours or that situation could have been ugly...hmm so Cameta gets a 5/5... UPS guys, hmm....no comment :(

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canon camera package

that's a cool package, it's really what you need to start with as a reliable and friendly camera.
the provider did great to me, their shipping, packing and the tools inside the package were really good.

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1. 10.2-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
2. Includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens
3. Large, 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor
4. Dust-proof, water-resistant construction; comprehensive Dust Removal system
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The PENTAX K200D, perfect for developing digital SLR users, offers an easy-to-use interface and incorporates award winning PENTAX imaging technology. With 10.2 megapixels, this DSLR features many of the advancements that are incorporated in the PENTAX K20D, including a LCD monitor, Custom Image functions for perfect control over how images are developed, and the Expanded Dynamic Range function. Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced and featuring Shake Reduction, the PENTAX K200D offers a high quality image sensor with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine), a user-friendly Dust Removal system including the dust alert feature, 11-point SAFOX VIII auto focus system, sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering and auto sensitivity control up to ISO 1600, all in a weather and dust resistant body.

Customer Review :

Pentax K200D Digital Camera

This camera has a great feel. It has tons of features and most importantly, it's super easy to take great pictures. This camera is a great purchase in comparison to the big camera names. You'll get way more bang for your buck by purchasing this Pentax rather than some other camera. In short, there is no way anyone that pays the $500-$600 for this camera will be disappointed!!

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Absolutely Fabulous Camera

A funny thing happened on the golf course, I left my Kodak camera in a cup holder, my son-in-law hit the gas while I was out shagging a ball. Camera fell and the lens popped off and fell into the grass somewhere in the 15th fairway!

Oh well, time for a new camera!

Know that a trip was coming up (Holy Land Tour) I decided to ask my wife for a really nice camera. At first I was looking very hard at the Nikon D-60 and also an Olympus. But then I happened upon the customer feedback for the Pentax K-200. This with the fact I had a Pentax 70-200MM zoom lens orphaned to me years ago, sold me on this camera.

I took the plunge and could not be happier!

This camera rocks! I'm still learning it, but even taking auto-auto pictures gives you superb pictures!

Another thing that sold me is the weather proofing features that the others did NOT have. Trekking around the dead sea and other dusty areas and having my camera ruined just isn't going to cut it!

While this camera is a tad heavier than the Nikon, it's not unbearable by any means.

Lastly, Pentax has been making cameras for decades and decades. You've got a solid brand and reputation backing your purchase up.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Blessed Merry Christmas to all!





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Fabulous!

I've had the K200D for about two weeks now and have no regrets. This is the best camera out there for the money. If you have any interest at all in learning to take better pictures this camera will be ready as you learn more, but it's also good for the true beginner with lots of auto modes to help you.
I think the things that make this better than the competition are 1) shake reduction in the body. When you start buying lenses you don't have to keep paying for that feature in every single lens (nikon VR?) 2)very durable body construction and weather/dust sealed. Any DA lenses you attach are as well. This is only available in cameras for the pros normally. 3)all pentax lenses for the last 3 or 4 decades can be used, some older manual ones need a $10 adapter--but you can buy tons of used awesome old lenses on ebay for very cheap. 4)this kit lens is the best kit lens out there. I've read alot of reviews and all the experts agree this is the best. It was made for the camera that is one step up from this model--but it's included with the K200D as well. 5)Pentax has an awesome PRIME lens for under $200 (amazon) that everyone raves about. I got it and I agree. FA 50mm F1.4 Get it. You won't be sorry. 5)the RAW button on the side is quite a nice perk. You can program it to suit your needs and it saves you from going into menus to make changes on the fly.6)Takes great pictures--gorgeous colors--makes me look good!7) the menus are clear and easy to understand. There are even some interesting ways to edit your photos right on the camera. I also like the HDR feature which gives more detail in the shadows than would normally be picked up. Thats alot of bells and whistles for an "entry level" DSLR.


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Couldn't be much happier

Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)
Let me add to the positive reviews for this camera, and please realize I am a picture taker, not a commercial Pro, so my viewpoint may differ a bit. I have had Pentax cameras since the sixties in one form or another. I have also had Canons, and Nikons. This is not to put down any of them, I just think Pentax stands side by side with the best of them.
This model, K200d< will make most anyone very happy with the results. If you do your part, it will do it's part. If the default settings for "vividness-sharpness-contrast-etc) aren't to your liking they can easily be changed. ISO from 100-1600 are very useable. Even at 1600 the noise is minimal, not like most "point and shoots" where anything above 200 shows noticable to severe static. (that is one of the biggest advantages of a DSLR--you can shoot in light that would stop you otherwise) The shake reduction may not be the miracle that Pentax claims, but it is a great tool and will save some otherwise lost/blurred shots. Just don't expect to use a 400mm lens at dusk, handheld, unless you are a statue.
This model has been criticized for having to use the menus instead of a readily available dedicated wheel, or button. True, The K20 is nicer in that way, with the extra control wheel, and such. BUT, most of us will find our favorite settings in the menus and leave them pretty much alone. If you are using AV or TV modes, it isn't difficult to use a finger, and your thumb at the same time, unless you fall down a lot while trying to walk and chew gum at the same time. This is something a pro would use all the time, so it is a THING to them, but not a biggie for the average guy/gal, at least it has been a big 0 in the "pita" category for me.
You can also readjust your shots in the camera, to a degree. Or shoot RAW and you can really readjust shots. Some claim you need to shoot RAW to get nice resolution, or colors. I shoot jpeg 90% of the time, and my shots (if I do my part) are very colorful, and resolution is not a problem. If I were shooting a wedding, I will use RAW as a precaution, but have not found it necessary. If you prefer RAW, then by all means it is there for you. Some say Pentax always tends to under expose. Well, they do, but you can lighten up an image if need be to correct it, many Nikon shots get blown out by bright colors, and that is hard to impossible to fix. Both cameras (and canon-panasonic-sony-etc) also let you + or - the compensation to fix whatever you see as a problem, so if you think it underexposes set it +1, and try that. If it over exposes try -1 and try that until you are where you want to be. In short this will do just about anything you need to do. You can go AUTO, and be very happy once you set it up, or you can be as creative as you can be. The K20 offers a few helpful things to the Pro, but not much useable for the general population. The extra MP's aren't needed for general pictures or most any pictures. The only thing I really wish the K200d had is a "light up" lcd on the top of the camera, I find that would be beneficial to me. The K20 has it, but at another 500 bucks or thereabouts. I'll suffer through. Until I win the lottery, this is my baby, and I love her. As Mom always said "try it, you'll like it"
I did get the battery grip for it. It gives you more to grip, thought this camera is quite comfortable to my hand.Also it has an EV lock, and shutter button on the ends for ease of use in different positions.
Battery life with rechargeables, and lithium is great. Shoot all day, with flash, and screen under most situations. The grip will hold four more AA's to double the life. That is another thing I like, some don't. I like the AA battery power. They are easy to get in an emergency. Dedicated batteries are nice, but try to find one for your camera in a town with no camera shop. Even then a camera shop with Pentax cameras. Pentax, the inventors of so many firsts, and I think the one company that likes photography above gadgets, not that they can't make a gadget. My friend has Nikons, and he does some really nice work with them, but he spent big bucks on lenses,(the lens is the secret, not the camera as far a clarity goes) where I use kit lenses, and many of my old Takumars-M-A lenses, and screw m42s. You can use them all, even Ricoh has mounts for Pentax.(and some Sears) Just remember to take out the Ricoh locking pin (easy with a small screwdriver) or the lens will get stuck on your camera. Dan

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Very nice starter camera

I've been using this camera for several months now for a color photography course at my school. I very much enjoy using it as it feels sturdy and fits perfectly in my hands. The only real limitation that I've had with the camera is the poor shooting speed. It wouldn't stop me from buying it over the competition, but it does encourage me to upgrade to a Nikon D90/Canon 40D whenever I get the chance to.

I shoot mostly RAW files because of how well you can edit them when compared with the default jpegs. You can get some really nice shots/detail with them. I do use the RAW+ featuer so that I can quickly and easily view my photos on my computer and edit out the unuseable pictures.

I have some long-lasting Kodak rechargeable batteries and they last more than long enough for me to use it for a day. I have the 18-250mm lens kit and while its pretty nice, I don't use it much beyond 125 or so. I do have the battery grip as well which is very useful to have.

I've gotten some really nice shots with the camera over the semester and it's very nice for the price. I'd defiantly recommend it to anyone whose looking for a beginner SLR and does not mind the low burst rate.

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1. KIT INCLUDES 9 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
2. <#1> Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body PLUS + <#2> Nikon 18-105mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor Lens [Outfit] +
3. <#3> Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G Zoom Lens + <#4> Transcend 16GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card With Reader +
4. <#5> Nikon EN-EL3e Li-Ion Battery Pack + <#6> Nikon SLR System Case + <#7> Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software +
5. <#8> Memory Card Storage Wallet + <#9> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Editorial Review :

Kit Includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body
♦ 2) Nikon 18-105mm Lens [Outfit]
♦ 3) Nikon 70-300mm Zoom Lens
♦ 4) Transcend 16GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card With Reader
♦ 5) Nikon EN-EL3e Li-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 6) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 7) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 8) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 9) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, features a 12.3-megapixel DX-format CCD, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View. Nikon's EXPEED image processing engine delivers outstanding images. The D-Movie mode records 720p HD movie clips. Nikon's Scene Recognition System advances precision in auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance in diverse shooting situations. The Live View mode allows for users to frame their images on the large 3" high resolution color LCD - providing for easy image framing, even when shooting at odd angles.

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens features built-in Vibration Reduction II system providing equivalent shutter speeds 3 steps faster than standard lenses. It also has one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element, optimized for use with DX-format SLRs. The VR system & ED glass allow you to make highly-resolved, crisp images with minimal chromatic aberration. Lastly, the lens' ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor allows for blazingly quick, silent autofocus.

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G offers high power telephoto capability, ideal for a variety of applications including sports, wildlife and candid photography. The built-in macro capability provides a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:4.

Customer Review :

You can tell the D90 was designed by photographers and not just engineers! Wonderful user interface and image quality!

I am far from a professional photographer, but I take it as seriously as possible while still referring to it as a hobby. I take mostly pictures of people at events and many of my baby son without flash in low light situations.

I had been using a Nikon D40x for 1 year and very early reached my limitation with that camera. The Nikon D40x has very nice image quality, but the camera's interface is not suited for a more serious shooter who wants quick single button or dial access to such shooting parameters such as white balance, shooting mode, metering mode, etc. I also felt very limited by the D40x not having an in-body focus motor that would allow me to use non AF-I/AF-S lenses (which are lenses without the focus motor built-in).

The Nikon D40x limitations were severe enough that I was about to consider purchasing a Canon 40D until the Nikon D90 appeared just in time.


PROS:

1. Fantastic set of separate buttons on the camera to control parameters like ISO, white balance, metering, autofocus, image quality, shooting mode, etc.
2. Two command dials
3. High resolution 920K pixel LCD screen (like the one on the Nikon D300)
4. 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
5. Low noise high ISO capability (for low light shooting) I can shoot ISO 1600 with good image quality with this camera, while on my D40x I could only shoot with ISO 400 and obtain acceptable IQ. I will even use ISO 3200 frequently with very usable results!
6. Separate top-viewing LCD screen in addition to the rear high res screen, to show shooting parameters constantly
7. In-body focus motor which allows the use of Nikon's non AF-I/S lenses, including wonderful and CHEAP prime lenses such as the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 (~$100 lens!)
8. Continuous shooting of 4.5 frames per second
9. Small size, although larger than the D40/D40x/D60, it is still substantially smaller in the hand than the D300/D3
10. 720p 24fps MPEG video shooting capability with incredible ability to use depth of field that I cannot achieve with my Sony High-Def camcorder.
11. Eleven auto-focus points (not as nice as the 51 points on the D300, but substantially better than my D40x with its 3 points)
12. GPS option
13. HDMI output
14. Enormous number of options to customize camera and shooting settings to fit your style of shooting
15. Fantastic image quality right out-of-box if you don't want to do any post processing
16. Terrific build quality
17. Top notch camera ergonomics (but this will be a very personal opinion that differs for each shooter)


CONS:

1. "Rolling shutter" phenomenon while recording video: The D90 CMOS sensor has the same problem that other CMOS video recorders have when recording video. If you move the camera, especially horizontally, you get a "jelly" or "rubberbanding" effect where the image wobbles significantly. It is nice to have the video features, which looks very sharp at 720p, but it is NOT a substitute for a video camera. If you use a tripod, and do not do quick zooms/pans, the video quality is excellent. Without a tripod, however, you may get nauseas watching a wobbly video. The sound is also in monoaural.
2. 1/200 flash synch: Not a problem for me, but it might be for you.
3. No weather sealing: This is found on the Nikon D300/D3 and even on similarly priced models from other camera companies
4. The buffer will fill up after about 8 continuous RAW + JPG (FINE) shots. This number differs depending on the shooting parameters that you will choose. If you shoot primarily JPG, the buffer seems to allow a very large number of continuous shots, but I have not quantified this for JPG only.


TIPS:

1. Get the FREE Nikon ViewNX software from Nikon's site as your 1st step in your workflow. This will let you examine your RAW images that you can process for either Nikon CaptureNX2 to do further RAW processing or just export to JPG for a JPG editor such as PhotoShop.
2. Recommend buying the Nikon CaptureNX2. It is a RAW converter (if you shoot in RAW) that will read the camera settings properly for export to JPG. Capture NX2, however, is not as slick as the Adobe products and Capture NX2 requires a fairly powerful computer, otherwise it can run pretty slowly on a PC > 3 years old.
3. If you use JPEGs out-of-camera, consider increasing the sharpness above the default 3 or 4. Nikon uses a very conservative sharpening default setting. Nikon has decided to change the default JPEG images to match the higher end D3/D700/D300 cameras which produce more neutral images. Consequently, the D90 images that are less punchy than the D40/D40x/D60/D80, so you may also want to turn up the in-camera saturation and contrast.



The Nikon D90 has all of the interface features that serious and even professional photographers need with wonderful image quality.

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D90 Package Purchase

We were a bit hesitant to spend this much money online, but buying through Amazon sealed the deal. We are very happy with the purchase and the seller. The package was wrapped tightly, came on time, and was all we hoped. The extra lens, battery and large memory card was what sold us on this package. Would definitely buy from this seller again.

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Pretty good deal

The whole set is cheap, but the lens are not so good compared with other professional Nikon lens in which are suitable fro D90. But it is still a good deal for beginner.

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1. 10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal II LCD screen
3. TruePic III for superior image quality in all lighting situations; exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
4. Lightweight ergonomic design; kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens
5. Stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The E-420 is the world's smallest digital SLR with all the features you need to take great pictures anywhere you go, every day. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert - or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both viewable in real time on the Live View LCD.

Customer Review :

I've fallen in love.

I have fallen in love with the Olympus E-420 and the two prime lenses, the 25mm pancake and the 50mm f2.0. After many years of photography, going all the way back to the sixties, my nostalgia for certain elements of the old ways has been satisfied by this camera. The compact size, the light weight, the prime lenses, the high quality and the ability to shoot with the feeling that the camera and I are one -- all are quite wonderful.
The pancake lens is so comfortable and convenient, I am quite willing to overcome its lack of perfection -- it's more than good enough. And the 50mm is for me the sharpest lens, with some of the most beautiful images that I have had in many yearsOlympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 25mm f/2.8 Pancake Zuiko Lens.
And, peculiarly, I am thrilled that this camera focuses so dependably. I've used lots of Nikons and Canons. In recent years, I've suffered a lot from erratic focusing, mostly with the Canon DSLRs. The confidence I feel with the e-420 makes shooting a real pleasure.

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Excellent Camera

I buy two or three cameras a year. I hesitated on this camera because it has no image stabilization. But I recently took it to Europe and got great pictures in churches and museums. I set the ISO to 800 and had very sharp handheld pictures. The size is fantastic...very light and small. The live view works great...although the focus is slow. Focus if very fast in non-live view. To learn all the options, you'd have to spend quite a bit of time. But for most uses, you can learn to use the camera in about 5 minutes. Menus are very deep, so some options are difficult to keep track of. But in most competitors at this price level, those deep menued options don't even exist. Highly recommended.

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My first SLR

It's my first SLR, and I couldn't be happier with it. I hesitated for a long time because I was worried that I wouldn't take the camera everywhere the way I did with my point and shoot. But it's small, light and just as easy to tote everyplace. The lenses are also much smaller and lighter, but with the same quality shots. And it takes simply beautiful pictures. The price wasn't so high that I had to hock my first born for it either, which was the other barrier holding me back.

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A lovely camera, surprisingly small!

I've had this camera for a couple of months now and I am nothing short of satisfied with this camera's look, feel, size and quality. For starters, this camera is really small! I always knew that it was touted as the world's smallest, but it really is that tiny! If used along with the pancake lens, this camera can be carried around all day in your jacket/coat pocket and will make an excellent tool for street photography. I also own an E-510 and other than the missing IS, I would say this camera has improved a lot over the E-x10 series.

For starters, the JPEG engine and the new sensor are a noticeable improvement and this shows in the image quality. The camera also has a much better dynamic range and doesn't clip highlights like the E-510, which makes it very easy to use. The auto WB isn't as accurate as the E-510 though and it does have a tendency to make colors a little warmer, but this still looks really nice and isn't really a problem.

Noise is also very well controlled and even at ISO 1600, the noise is very fine grained and not intrusive as such.

In response to the other poster, the AF speed on this camera is plenty fast and extremely accurate and doesn't lack anywhere. The live view with face detection is an excellent feature when clicking group pictures or handing the camera to someone else to take pictures. Contrast-detect AF is slightly slow, but works as intended and is also quite accurate (not as accurate as TTL phase detect AF).

Overall, for the price, this is an excellent package and great value for money. This camera is also the ideal camera if you want something you can carry around everywhere without compromising on image quality. I highly recommend this camera.

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Very Pleased with the E420

Just received my E420 from Amazon a week ago and love it. Thank you Amazon for wonderful service and a great price on top of that. After being a 35mm enthusiest from years back, I wanted to get back into photography but of course on the digital side. The E420 is my first DSLR and am amazed at the versatility and quality of the photos I taken with it. For the price, I don't think you can get a better entry-level DSLR. I noticed that it's one of the seven cameras that Popular Photography has nominated for Camera of the Year 2008. With all the cameras on the market now, that says a lot.

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