Casio Exilim EX-S12 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Silver) for $148.95

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I picked this camera up recently because I was looking for an everyday camera that could do pictures and videos at a reasonable pricepoint. This was the perfect fit for me. The controls and menu are all simple and intuitive to use, no problems at all.

The one thing I would recommend for people considering purchasing this is you will definitely want to pick up an extra SD card for this. There is internal memory, but even on the lowest quality settings, internal memory only allows you one minute of video or about 80 pictures out of the box.

Playing with the camcorder, it actually was able to pick up the sound of my dog licking its lips from at least two feet away!

My favorite feature of this camera is that is counts down on the display how many pictures and/or time for videos you have left available for on your memory card/internal memory (it might be a common feature these days - I'm not sure, but I didn't have it on my previous camera). This way, you know when to start cutting videos short and can swap out cards to not miss an important scene, etc.

I'm happy with the purchase.

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Top Ten Digital Cameras

If you are in the market for a digital camera, there are so many to choose from that the choices are endless. Brand name, style, zoom, DSLR, point and shoot, waterproof...the list goes on forever!

After doing some research from the various lists and consumer reports, I have compiled a list of the top ten rated (by review and sales figures)digital cameras currently on the market. This is NOT the end of your search but rather the start. These cameras offer a wide range of functions, settings and performance differences that will cover most of the features you are looking for.

Remember to do your due diligence when it comes to purchasing anything including your digital camera. Just because something is on sale does not mean it is the best choice for you.

TOP TEN RATED DIGITAL CAMERAS
JANUARY 2009

Nikon D40
Entry level DSLR
6.24 Megapixel Resolution

Nikon D80
Medium Level DSLR
10.75 Megapixel Resolution

Canon PowerShot G9
Point and Shoot High End
6 x Optical Zoom
3.0 in. LCD Panel Size
0.71 lb. Weight
1.67 in. Depth
12.1 Megapixel Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel XTi Body Only
Medium Level DSLR
2.5 in. LCD Panel Size
1.13 lb. Weight
2.56 in. Depth
10.1 Megapixel Resolution
SLR Medium

Nikon D90
Medium Level DSLR
3.0 in. LCD Panel Size
2.3 lb. Weight
3 in. Depth
12.9 Megapixel Resolution

Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Point and Shoot High End
12 x Optical Zoom
2.5 in. LCD Panel Size
0.99 lb. Weight
3.06 in. Depth
8.3 Megapixel Resolution

Nikon D60
Entry Level DSLR
2.5 in. LCD Panel Size
1.01 lb. Weight
2.5 in. Depth
10.2 Megapixel Resolution

Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Point and Shoot Entry Level
l4 x Optical Zoom
2.5 in. LCD Panel Size
0.39 lb. Weight
1.61 in. Depth
8 Megapixel Resolution

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
Point and Shoot Mid Level
3.8 x Optical Zoom
3.0 in. LCD Panel Size
0.34 lb. Weight " 1.02 in. Depth
8 Megapixel Resolution

Nikon D300
High End DSLR
3.0 in. LCD Panel Size
1.82 lb. Weight
2.9 in. Depth
12.3 Megapixel Resolution

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Sony HVL-F42AM High Power Digital Flash for Sony Alpha DSLR Cameras for $245.95

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I have an Alpha 300 and a 58AM speedlight that I've been using for over a year. I needed a second speedlight but didn't want to spend the 0-0 that another 58AM costs. So I purchased the 42AM. It's a very capable speedlight, especially for off-camera work.

I always shoot using off-camera flash (for my studio work). And I always shoot with ttl (through the lense metering). My biggest issue when I bought the 42AM was whether it would recognize the existence of the 58AM and the two speedlights would ttl meter appropriately. (Remember you cannot set flash ratios or groups on an a300. You need at least an a700 for that.)The answer is that they do! In other words, I can put my two Sony flash units anywhere around a subject and the ttl metering gets it perfect and adjusts the flash for BOTH units accordingly. And I can do that with just an a300! (an a200 can also do that.)

ttl flash metering is essential to dslr photography. You don't have to mess around with manual flash adjustments and do photography by trial and error. ttl flash metering will give you near perfect exposures with very little effort. And it doesn't matter if you're bouncing the flash into an umbrella, soft box, the ceiling or firing directly at you subject. The ttl system knows what you're doing and takes the "big picture" into account when determining the flash exposure. The 42AM is a very sophisticated flash that can ttl and has high speed sync for quick shutter shots. (Of course you always have the choice of using manual flash mode and setting the flash yourself. So you can be as creative as you like with the 42AM.)

One word of caution. The 42AM cannot act as a "controller" (Sony speak)for other off-camera flashes. In other words, you can't attach the 42AM to your camera and fire another off-camera flash. Only the 58AM can do that.

The 42AM is a great speedlight and it's improved my photography a lot.

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