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Olympus TOUGH-3000

$185.00 to $250.00



Life may be rosy but may also have tumbles and falls. Here's a camera for all those times. The Olympus STYLUS TOUGH-3000 is a load of fun for the whole family. Whether you're relaxing at the pool or away on a ski weekend, it lets you take perfect photos and record HD movies without worrying about a thing. You can drop it in the pool. Drop it on the ground. Even in the snow. It bounces right back. Use it on hikes and all sorts of outdoor adventures.Minimize

Manufacturer:Olympus Product MPNKey FeaturesLensImage QualityVideoExposure ControlStorageFlashInterfacesPower SupplyIncluded FeaturesDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTOUGH3000TURQUOISEBLUE
Camera TypeSLR/Professional
Resolution12.7 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size2.7 in.
Optical Zoom3.6x
Digital Zoom5x
Proofing FeaturesFreezeproof
Weight0.35 lb.
Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom3.6x
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focal Length5 - 18.2 mm
Image Sensor TypeCCD
Camera Resolution12.7 Megapixel
Image Resolutions3968 x 2976
Video FormatMPEG-4
Shutter Speed1/4 - 1/2000 sec
White BalanceFluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset)
Frames Per Second1.2 Frames
Memory TypeBuilt-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Built-in Memory Size1.024 GB
Compression TypeEXIF 2.1 • DCF • DPOF
ISO Speeds100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 64
Interface TypeUSB 2.0 • HDMI
Battery TypeLithium-ion Battery
Self Timer2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Width37.76 in.
Depth9.21 in.
Height25.59 in.
Weight0.35 lb.
Family LineOlympus Stylus
Included AccessoriesLi-Ion Rechargable Battery
UPC5050053302861


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Olympus PEN E-PL1 Body only

$499.00 to $603.00



The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts. This surprisingly small camera body is packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier cameras and High Definition (HD) camcorders. With features like the Live Guide and one-touch HD Video — the E-PL1 is an easy-to-use and portable all-in-one package that travels with you to capture all the details of your life. Shoot stills and movies - HD movies! Recording HD movies with the E-PL1 is simple thanks to an easy-to-reach red “direct button" (red record button) on the back of the camera body. Live Guide simplifies great photography and gets the results you desire at the touch of a button. Want a brighter or darker subject, or a sharper or softer background? Want more vivid or muted Color in your shot? Want warmer or cooler tones? Simply press ok while in iAuto, select Live Guide and press up or down arrows on the back of the camera to slide through all these photographic effects on the LCD and make adjustments before snapping the shot.Minimize

Manufacturer:Olympus Key FeaturesLensImage QualityVideoExposure ControlStorageFlashViewfinder / DisplayInterfacesPower SupplyIncluded FeaturesDimensionsMiscellaneous
Camera TypeSLR/Professional
Resolution12.3 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size2.7 in.
Optical ZoomWithout Optical Zoom
Digital ZoomWithout Digital Zoom
Weight0.65 lb.
Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
Optical ZoomWithout Optical Zoom
Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
Image Sensor TypeLive MOS
Camera Resolution12.3 Megapixel
Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 4032 x 3024 • 4032 x 3042
Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720
Video Speed30 fps
Video FormatAVI • Motion JPEG
White BalanceAuto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Frames Per Second3 Frames
Memory TypeSD Card • SDHC Card
Compression ModesFine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Compression TypeJPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF • DCF
ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 1600 • 3200
Flash TypeBuilt-In & External
Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
LCD ScreenWith LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution230,000 pixels
LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
Interface TypeUSB 2.0 • HDMI
Video InterfaceVideo Out
Battery TypeProprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life29 Images
Self Timer2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
Built-in SpeakerWith Built-in Speaker
Width4.51 in.
Depth1.63 in.
Height2.84 in.
Weight0.65 lb.
Family LineOlympus E
Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Driver • Lithium Battery • Strap
UPC4545350027896
Release DateFebruary, 2010


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olympus, pen, e-pl1, body, only,

Canon EOS 50D with 28-135mm lens

$959.00 to $1,500.00



The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It also features a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output. The 50D is incredibly fast thanks to the DIGIC 4 processor - it allows for up to 6.3 fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEG images (with a UDMA CF card).Minimize

Manufacturer:Canon Product MPNKey FeaturesLensImage QualityExposure ControlStorageFlashViewfinder / DisplayInterfacesPower SupplyIncluded FeaturesSystem RequirementsDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN2807B005
Camera TypeSLR/Professional
Resolution15.5 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size3 in.
Digital ZoomWithout Digital Zoom
Weight1.61 lb.
Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
Focus TypeAutofocus & Manual Focus
Image Sensor TypeCMOS
Camera Resolution15.5 Megapixel
Image Resolutions3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568 • 3267 x 2178 • 2376 x 1584
Shutter Speed1/60 - 1/8000 sec
White BalanceAuto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Frames Per Second6.3 Frames
Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive
Compression ModesFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Compression TypeJPEG • Raw Image
File Size (High Res.)5 MB (26 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 1600 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Flash TypeBuilt-In & External
Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
ViewfinderDigital
LCD ScreenWith LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution920,000 pixels
Interface TypeUSB 2.0
Video InterfaceVideo Out
Battery TypeBP-511A
Battery Life640 Images
Self Timer2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Operating SystemApple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Width5.7 in.
Depth2.9 in.
Height4.2 in.
Weight1.61 lb.
Warranty1 Year
Family LineCanon EOS
Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • Battery Pack
UPC13803104677
Release DateOctober, 2008


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canon, eos, 50d, with, 28-135mm, lens,


Pentax K-x with 18-55mm lens


The Pentax K-x Digital SLR incorporates many features including Live View and HD 720p video in a very capable entry level camera for those looking to step beyond the limitations of point and shoot digicams.


Olympus E-3 Body Only


The Olympus E-3 is the company’s flagship DSLR model, delivering the ultimate in performance and features at an attractive price. This 10 megapixel camera features a full time live mode, as well as a weather-proofed body and dust reduction technologies. The Olympus E-3 also has some of the fasted auto-focus speeds in the industry when used with the company’s new Zuiko Digital lenses and their Supersonic WaveDrive motors. And unlike almost every other DSLR out there, the E-3’s bright 2.5-inch LCD is articulated, allowing for shots even at the most awkward angles.Minimize


Olympus E-30 Body Only


The E-30 is built with the basis of "faithful reproduction of subjects = reproducibility," with further features to enhance expression such as Art Filter and Live View Multi-Exposure.Photographers can take daily images into a "new imaginative world" using the features of the E-30.


Olympus E-620 with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses


The E-620 has the Freedom to Move You Autofocus Live View with Face Detection (up to 8 faces) and Shadow Adjustment Technology; expands the creative shooting possibilities with your SLR. Not to mention it's even easier to capture the shot with the 2.7'' HyperCrystal III swivel LCD, providing 270 degrees of movement.