Digital Cameras (6MP) rated exeptional

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom


Buy new:
$299.99
/ Used from:
$291.56

A very well-executed megazoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS reminds you why dSLRs still have competition for photo enthusiasts' hearts.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, 16 MB - SD Memory Card, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom


Buy used from: $100.00

The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS has practically everything you could want in a compact camera, though you might think the price tag a bit steep.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, 16 MB - SD Memory Card, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Canon PowerShot SD600 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom


Buy new:
$599.54
/ Used from:
$150.00

Despite its no-frills feature set, the Canon PowerShot SD600 delivers quality photos and strong performance in a small package.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, 16 MB - SD Memory Card, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Canon PowerShot SD630 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom


Buy new:
$499.00
/ Used from:
$149.99

The Canon PowerShot SD630 shoehorns a relatively broad set of features, solid performance, and great image quality into an attractive ultracompact package.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, 16 MB - SD Memory Card, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color

Canon PowerShot A540 6MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom


Buy new:
$498.47
/ Used from:
$89.00

Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for snapshooters and photo enthusiasts.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Kodak EasyShare V610 6MP Digital Camera with 10x Dual-Lens Optical Zoom

As one of the only pocketable cameras with a 10X zoom lens, the Kodak EasyShare V610 is on the cutting edge of design; we just wish the image quality were better.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color

Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Picture Stabilization


Buy used from: $420.00

The Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd is a solid superzoom that captures high-quality images with its wide, 10.7X optical zoom lens. Unfortunately, the camera lacks true image stabilization.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,300,000 pixels, 10 MB - Integrated, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Olympus FE-190 6MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom


Buy new:
$259.00
/ Used from:
$119.00

If you don't mind the lack of features, Olympus's FE-190 offers pretty pictures and a slim body at a low price.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,000,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Kodak EasyShare Z612 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom


Buy new:
$269.99
/ Used from:
$139.98

The superzoom Kodak EasyShare Z612 has style and plenty of features, but its image quality leaves a bit to be desired.

Specs: Digital camera, 6,100,000 pixels, 27 MB, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Best Buy For the BUCK! Canon Outfit you'll keep!

Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)


Buy new:
$939.95
/ Used from:
$939.00

professional level body with all you'll need, kit lens will get ok photos but L glass on this body makes your images POP! This body and one Canon L lens lens gives you Pro level equipment...

Canon Digital Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)


Buy new: $799.99

best camera for the dollar, many options same as 40D but smaller and lighter, possibly preferred by women or men with small hands, IS kit lens is to compete with other brands but put your money in glass that will last and not lose value.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras


Buy new: $650.00

Sharp, light weight, good color, good walk around lens, zooms, well sealed, could start with just body and this lens... L glass is addictive and this one is only a little more than EF S glass that only works on 1.6 crop cameras!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras


Buy new: $560.00

light weight, fabulous images, 112-320mm on 1.6 crop body ie 40D, XSi; many Pros only carry one long lens and one short lens... (Oh, the white lens means you're a "pro" to many casual observers but opens doors at sporting activities...

Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Arctic Blue)


Buy new: $89.95

great construction, well organized, allows for growth or keeping everything together, can carry laptop for travel or organization, safety for equipment inside-well padded but doesn't look like a camera bag, works as "personal item" with computer inside while flying, other colors available....

B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010



Buy new:
$74.95
/ Used from:
$144.45

higher quality, better performance, PRO level good camera-good lens-Cheap filter?

Hoya 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter


Buy new: $19.77

protect your glass economically...

B + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Wide Angle Slim Mount Coated Glass Filter


Buy new: $96.95

recommended by Pros for the ultra wide angle lens and fits almost all L lens (except the 70-200 f4), essential in bright sun, sand , water images

SanDisk SDCFX3-4096-901 4 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)


Buy new:
$55.00
/ Used from:
$62.44

start with plenty of cheap card space, Extreme III is faster for action shooting, can get extra cards later, memory card for 40D only

Hoya HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 67 mm


Buy new: $16.10

protect your glass economically...

B & W 67mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010



Buy new:
$44.09
/ Used from:
$81.75

higher quality, better performance, PRO level good camera-good lens-Cheap filter?

B + W 67mm Circular Polarizer Coated Glass Filter


Buy new: $78.96

recommended by Pros. essential in bright sun, sand , water images

Hoya - Filter - circular polarizer - 67 mm


Buy new: $25.95

economy option, essential in bright sun, sand , water images

Giottos Rocket-Air Blower Professional AA1900 Large + Lenspen Lens Pen Cleaning System + Accessory Kit for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Sony Digital SLR Cameras


Buy new: $17.95

keep it clean but when it gets dirty be prepared...

ALPINE INNOVATION Spudz Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth SPBK01 Jet Black


Buy new: $4.95

convenient to clean up your lens when dirty

Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.


Buy new:
$9.49
/ Used from:
$69.74

softens flash effect especially indoors, works great on Canon 1.6 crop bodies, easy to pack in bag, attaches in seconds!

Domke F-34M 15-Inch Protective Wrap (Red)


Buy new: $13.95

protect your "precious" lenses for travel without a hard case, optional

Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory


Buy new:
$289.00
/ Used from:
$275.00

optional but extend your 70-200mm to a 150-450mm on the 1.6 crop Canon cameras and only lose one stop of light! ready for a photo safari!!!

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson


Buy new:
$16.47
/ Used from:
$15.00

when you're ready to advance your understanding and improve your images....

Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras



Buy new: $7.95

my next purchase for my XT body, includes strap and baseplate so doesn't require the battery grip (expensive) like the cannon wrist grip! optional but macro is difficult with neck strap...

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras


Buy new:
$329.99
/ Used from:
$320.00

optional for low light indoor work, effective focal length 80mm on 1.6X crop camera, can use as basic portrait lens, can evaluate lenses at Pro site -www.fredmiranda.com

B & W 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010


Buy new:
$30.79
/ Used from:
$84.12

pro level filter to protect and enhance your images, fits 100mm macro and 50mm prime

Canon UV-1 58mm Haze Filter


Buy new: $6.49

economy option, protect the lens!

Canon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR Lens


Buy new: $26.95

no lens hood with non L lenses, i keep mine on my lens backwards and use as needed

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras


Buy new: $455.00

optional, can use any lens with low f stop as "macro" but with this one you will be amazed at MACRO at its finest! effective as a 160mm prime lens on 1.6 crop camera, all lenses I recommend can be used with full frame crop camera when price becomes more affordable

Canon ET67 Lens Hood for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens


Buy new: $37.66

helpful in bright situations, can "scare" living things ie "bugs"

B + W 58mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass Filter


Buy new:
$87.95
/ Used from:
$152.10

my latest purchase to improve my macro work in bright conditions, remember you pick your kit and add when possible with minimal "mistakes"

Photography gear for canon XT,XTi

Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)


Buy new:
$549.94
/ Used from:
$450.00

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a new 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor + a host of new features including a 2.5" LCD monitor, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi & Rebel XT with 2 NB-2LH Batteries (1800 mAh Total)


Buy new: $79.95

The battery compartment in the grip is easy to remove and insert batteries. The two batteries that came with the grip are OK. The grip certainly improves the handling and feel of the XTi & it improves balance when shooting with a long lens.

Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Greenish Accent)


Buy new: $42.94

In addition to being the best value on the market. it holds all my photo needs. I can also carry two 20oz. bottles (1 in each side pocket) and stuff my down vest or a windbreaker in the webbing on the outside. I taken it on several 4 to 5 hour hikes and the padded straps never cut into my shoulders and the waist and chest strap keep hold it securely even as I navigate over rocks and rough terrain

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras



Buy new:
$409.95
/ Used from:
$389.00

This lens is the one I use all the time on my XTi. It gives you good range for a variety of shots, from portraits to telephotos. The USM focuses fast, and the IS system "locks" on target so that camera shake is eliminated or at least seriously minimized. This means fewer shots ruined by camera shake, and allows the user to shoot handheld at slower shutter speeds

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras


Buy new:
$548.70
/ Used from:
$493.84

The 70-300mm is silent and very fast in focusing, and produces outstanding photos. Photos from the California Peace Officers Memorial, under all types of lighting conditions. All were hand-held shots, most of which were at the full 300mm range. And the IS incredible. For a sharp, fast, quiet lens with a tremendous zoom range, this is the next lens you want to buy!

Canon EF-S - Zoom lens - 17 mm - 85 mm - f/4.0-5.6 IS USM - Canon EF-S


Buy new:
$588.00
/ Used from:
$374.00


Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras


Buy new: $370.00

Others have raved about the quality of this lens, and all I can do is agree. It is nearly perfect from an optical perspective. It is fairly fast at f/2.8. It does the finest macro imaging of it's peer lenses. It is also a FINE portrait or medium telephoto lens. This lens is light, small, and darn near perfect in every way.

Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel


Buy new: $21.69

A must for remote triggering if
1. You want to be in the shot
2. remote triggering for long shutter times to eliminate camera shake

I use for #2 most of the time when shooting products for e-bay and customers.

Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras


Buy new:
$244.97
/ Used from:
$250.00

The 430 is plenty of flash for many photographers. and makes a nice walkaround flash, backup, or outstanding slave flash for someone who gets bitten by the photo bug in a serious way.

SanDisk SDCFX3-4096-901 4 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)


Buy new:
$55.00
/ Used from:
$62.44

4GB is required as a minimum when shooting raw image format. I own 2 with a 1 GB as backup.

Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth By Apex Healthcare Products


Buy new: $1.99

I carry these with me everywhere for both my lenses and my glasses.

Sunpak 8001UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate


Buy new: $33.01

Great meduim duty tri-pod. easy to strap on to my Canon 200Eg backpack and it comes with 2 quick release mounts so I'm not constantly swapping bases with my Video camera.

American Recorder SIB-101CS Classic Photo Studio-in-a-Box


Buy new: $59.08

The portability is great, the lights are powerful, and the little tripod is just the right size. It comes with 3 background colors: black (no backdrop), neutral gray ,and bright blue. I have used it for product shoots for print publication and for selling on E-bay

Ricoh G600 review

The new Ricoh G600 camera has some interesting features. Its superior water and dust resistance plus even greater shock resistance make the Ricoh G600 ideal for hard outdoor use. A shock resistant structure and stronger camera cone create a robust body able to withstand falls from 1.5 m onto 26 surfaces, in compliance with US Department of Defense “MIL Standard 810F” (previous models withstood 1.0 m). The Ricoh G600 camera is able to cope with rough handling outdoors.

The Ricoh G600 boasts the same impressive water resistance as its predecessor’s, surpassing JIS protection grade 7 performance. Besides taking pictures in the rain, it can even take pictures underwater at depths of up to about 1 m. Dust resistance satisfies JIS protection grade 6. Pictures can be taken in environments, such as the seashore, where there are high concentrations of sand or dust. The well thought out design and positioning of the large buttons make operation easy even with gloves on, such as while skiing.

The Ricoh G600’ compact body has a size of 116.5 mm (W) × 68.0 mm (H) × 32.0 mm (D). Light weight of 260 g (Previous model dimensions 133.05 mm (W) × 78.5 mm (H) × 74.0 mm (D); weight approx. 400 g. The flat design uses a non-protruding inner-zoom lens so that the lens does not extend out from the body regardless of whether the power is on or off.

Features:

* 10 megapixel
* 5x optical zoom lens
* water resistance is rated at JIS protection grade 7
* underwater shooting up to a depth of 1 meter
* handle cold environments
* 2.7-inch LCD display
* 116.5 mm × 68.0 mm × 32.0 mm
* 400 g