Canon Powershot S2 IS

The Canon PowerShot S2 IS is the successor to the Powershot S1 IS which was released last year. The S2 has a big 12x Optical Zoom lens (with image stabilizer), 5.0 megapixel image sensor and 30 frames per second video shooting (for up to 60 minutes and stereo sound). It shoots still images at up to 2.4 images per second at shutter speeds of up to 1/3,200 of a second.

CNET Reviews has a review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS where they give it a 'very good' rating and write - 'The successor to the image-stabilized S1 IS has more than just a slightly expanded waistline. The Canon PowerShot S2 IS boasts an upgrade to a 5-megapixel sensor (from 3.2), a 12X zoom lens (up from 10X), and a 1.8-inch LCD (vs. 1.5 inches). A Digic II processor and a high-speed USB connection speed things up. Add a full complement of manual controls, as well as high-quality video with stereo sound, and the S2 IS is sure to find its way into the hands of photo enthusiasts who want to shoot long and print big.'

Canon Rebel XT

Canon Rebel XT (Canon EOS 350D) is an 8.0 Megapixel (APS-C CMOS sensor) DSLR with a 3 frames per second shooting rate (14 frame bursts) that Canon believes will take over from where previous Rebel releases have left off. It has the same DIGIC II image processor of found in the high end professional 'D-series' of DSLRs.

Steves Digicams reviews the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D and writes - 'The Digital Rebel XT's 12 exposure modes are easily selected by a turn of the top-mounted Mode dial. These exposure modes cover virtually all the shooting conditions you'll ever encounter and are: Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual and Auto Depth-of-Field AE. The camera's ISO sensitivty range is 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600, Canon raised the Auto ISO setting to include ISO 400 in order to help improve image quality, reduce camera shake and brighten the scene behind the subject when taking a flash photo.'

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Review at Digital Camera Info

Digital Camera Info has posted their review of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi where they write - 'Plenty of users will enjoy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi. In automatic modes, it's easy to use, and snapshooters will be pleased with its quality. If they don't make enlargements, though, users won't see a difference between shots from the 10-megapixel XTi and ones from lower-resolution cameras. DSLRs should have complete manual controls, and the Rebel XTi scores well on that account. However, it should have been more convenient to control and the dials and buttons should have been better designed, better finished, and more extensive.'

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Review

pocket-lint.co.uk reviews the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D and writes - 'Image quality is otherwise great (bar the kit lens’ performance, as mentioned above) with excellent resolution, low noise, good noise reduction – when needed that does not remove detail – and great colour control.

The EOS 400D has its foibles not least of which is the kit lens. However, it is capable of superb results, is easy to use and it’s a great price given the kit levels and even though Nikon’s D40 has arrived on the scene.

More direct competitors, such as Sony’s Alpha 100, Nikon’s D80, and Pentax’s (soon to be tested) K10D mean the 400D is not the revolution its forbears were within the market.'

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Canon IXUS 900 Ti Review

cameras.co.uk reviews the Canon IXUS 900 Ti and writes - 'The Canon IXUS 900 Ti is a ten megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. One of the main selling points that Canon are pushing is the fact that the body of the IXUS 900 Ti is made of titanium. Although this does not have any impact on the picture quality and as far as I am aware has no clear benefit if the camera is dropped it is likely to appeal to anyone who is especially style conscious.

I am sure the fact that the camera offers ten megapixels will also prove attractive to many potential buyers.'

Canon PowerShot A710 IS

Resource reviews the Canon PowerShot A710 IS and writes - 'The Canon A710's 7.1 megapixel sensor delivers excellent resolution without risking much image noise, and its excellent 6x zoom is impressive. This 35-210mm equivalent lens is a great argument for picking this slightly larger camera over those sexy slim cameras, because it maintains greater corner sharpness and very little chromatic aberration. Its efficient use of two AA batteries is what sets the A-series apart, offering a battery size that's universally available around the world in many formulations.

An articulating LCD would have made the Canon PowerShot A710 a little more useful, however, and I would have appreciated a live histogram; but that's just quibbling. The Canon A710 is a fine camera to have at hand. '

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Canon IXUS 850

Cameras.co.uk reviews the Canon IXUS 850 and writes - 'Canon IXUS 850 is a stylish, seven megapixel digital camera. It has a 3.8x optical zoom lens. In terms of size the IXUS 850 IS is slightly too large to fit comfortably into a regular sized pocket. Key features include image stabilisation and a wide angle lens. Both of these are rare with smaller digital cameras. A wide angle lens is ideal for expansive landscape shots and groups of people.

It is also one of the decreasing numbers of digital cameras that have a viewfinder.

Just like previous cameras in this range the IXUS 850 IS produced a strong set of test photos. As I was expecting one of the standout features of the test shots is the sharpness of the photos.

Picture sharpness is highlighted by the three outdoor photos. Checking the bricks on the building in the first shot I can see a level of clarity that is some way above average. The third outdoor shot where the zoom is fully extended also shows a higher level of sharpness than I am used to seeing.

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Nikon D80 vs. Canon Rebel XTi

Cnet compares the Nikon D80 vs. Canon Rebel XTi and writes 'What an upset! The Nikon D80 might be a bit more expensive than the XTi, but it's clearly worth that extra couple of hundred bucks. Though they're evenly matched for photo quality, the Nikon delivers enough extra oomph across the board to claim victory. But the Rebel ain't the Rebel for nothing--we're sure it'll be back for a rematch next year!'

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