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Models & Brands: Nikon F-100, Canon Cameras US Rebel GII, Nikon FM10Kit, Canon Elan IIe, Canon Cameras US Rebel K2, Konica Minolta, Olympus iS-20, Minolta 2166-401, Pentax ZX-30, Konica Minolta 2163-903
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Nikon F-100 Weight: 1.73 pounds
Price: $999.90
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Key features Nikon F-100
- 10-Segment 3D Matrix Meter plus Center-Weight and 5-Area modes
- Built-in motor drive shoots at up 4.5 frames per second
- The F100 a 35mm SLR body geared to the professional and is situated beyond the N90 and behind the F5 as the #2 top camera in the Nikon line
- With its strong but lightweight Magnesium Alloy body, the F100 meets the needs of certain professionals seeking compact size along with high-performance flexibility
- 5 Area Autofocus system with Dynamic Autofocus
- Model: Nikon F 100 - SLR camera - 35mm - body only - black
Review Nikon F 100 - SLR camera - 35mm - body only - black / Nikon F-100:Nikon's F100 stands out as one of the great professional working cameras, renowned for its reliability, performance and flexibility. The front body, top and bottom covers are magnesium alloy, making it both sturdy and lightweight. Its Multi-CAM1300 AF sensor module provides swift, precise autofocusing coverage that integrates seamlessly with the whole AF Nikkor range, including the finest AF-S lenses. Nikon's famous 3D Matrix Metering, in conjunction with Programmed Auto Exposure Mode, is quick and easy and gives exceptionally accurate automatic exposure control, even in difficult lighting. Full manual exposure override is also available. And you can choose from 22 custom settings to tailor the F100 to your own particular requirements. An excellent choice for the most demanding professional. |
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Canon Cameras US Rebel GII Weight: 9 pounds
Price: $249.99
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Key features Canon Cameras US Rebel GII
- Shutter speeds of 30 to 1/2000 seconds
- Affordable 35mm SLR kit with 35-80mm zoom lens
- Automatic features great for beginning photographers
- Built-in flash with red-eye reduction capability
- 11 exposure modes--full auto to metered manual with indicator
- Model: Canon EOS Rebel GII 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ EF 35-80mm Lens
Review Canon EOS Rebel GII 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ EF 35-80mm Lens / Canon Cameras US Rebel GII:Canon EOS cameras have long been the top choice of serious photographers worldwide. Celebrated for its user friendly design, professional precision and uncompromising quality, this new EOS Rebel GII camera is faster, sharper, more rugged and more intuitive than ever before - with many new features that outperform any other camera in its class. Rebel GII is a fully automatic 35-mm SLR camera with built-in flash, selectable wide-area 3-point AF, 11 shooting modes including 5 pic modes. It accepts all EF lenses and many EOS system accessories. This model is bundled with EF 35-80mm f/4-5. 6 III lens. At 6. 2 oz. (175g), this is the lightest compact zoom EF lens. The aspherical element makes it compact and helps obtain high-contrast images. [+]At the 80mm focal length, a postcard can fill the viewfinder frame. Lead-free glass is used. Canon updates its popular Rebel G SLR with the affordable Rebel G II, which offers those experienced with point-and-shoot camera or beginning photography students an easy way to step up to a 35mm SLR camera. This kit comes complete with a high-quality interchangeable Canon EF 35-80mm zoom lens. Compact and extremely lightweight, the fully automatic Rebel G II features a retractable built-in flash with red-eye reduction, a high-speed selectable 3-point autofocus system, and and settings for multiple exposures and other creative effects. It offers 11 exposure modes (full auto to metered manual with indicator) plus multiple exposure, exposure compensation, and autoexposure bracketing. The new Night Scene mode combines the perfect balance between natural light and flash for stunning portraits at sunset. Other features include: Metered manual mode for creative exposure flexibility Partial metering and AE lock Shutter speeds of 30 to 1/2000 seconds in 1/2-stop increments ISO 25-5000 automatically set in 1/3-stop increments The EOS Rebel G II is fully compatible with the complete line of Canon EF lenses, as well as a wide variety of optional accessories including a remote controller, a battery grip, viewfinder eyepiece accessories, and a comprehensive line-up of EX-Series Speedlites. The camera measures 5. 7 x 3. 6 x 2. 5 inches and weighs 12. 35 ounces without batteries and 13. 45 ounces with batteries loaded. It's powered by two CR123A/DL123A lithium batteries (3v) housed inside the camera grip. |
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Nikon FM10Kit Weight: 0.148 pounds
Price: $266.00
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Key features Nikon FM10Kit
- Fully manual single-lens reflex camera
- Includes 35 to 70mm Nikkor lens
- Manual wind-rewind with multiple exposures possible
- Self-timer
- Film speeds down to 1/2000 second
- Model: Nikon FM10 Camera Kit with 35-70mm Lens
Review Nikon FM10 Camera Kit with 35-70mm Lens / Nikon FM10Kit:The Nikon FM10 with 35-70 mm Nikkor Lens is a totally manual 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera-great for those who want to learn the mechanics of photography from the ground up. Without fancy computerized features to confuse or override your personal artistic choices, the Nikon FM10 relies on the photographer to do most of the thinking, but it does offer a depth-of-field preview and a center-weighted light metering system. Focus and aperture are manual, and you can select film speeds down to 1/2000 second. You also have manual film wind and rewind, allowing you to create double exposures or rewind your film midroll. The Nikon FM10 has a built-in hot shoe that is compatible with just about any Nikon Speedlight flash. Also included are a carrying case, a strap, batteries, and a manufacturer's one-year parts and labor warranty. |
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Canon Elan IIe Weight: 0.192 pounds
Price: $599.99
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Key features Canon Elan IIe
- Choice of 10 exposure modes
- Eye-controlled focus system
- 28-80mm f3.5-f5.6 V USM lens included
- 35mm SLR camera with built-in flash
- Distinctive aluminum styling
- Model: Canon EOS Elan IIE 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens
Review Canon EOS Elan IIE 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens / Canon Elan IIe:You want your creativity to flow as easy as possible, and this camera gives you precise control and ease at your fingertips. The EOS Elan IIe is a perfect example of form following function. Key controls are easy to understand, easy to use, and positioned for easy access. Feedback-confirming control inputs and camera functions are provided via two comprehensive displays. With its command dial and metering mode lever, quick control dial, AF mode dial, film advance mode lever and LCD panel, EOS Elan IIe offers advanced automatic exposure control for perfect color in any light - indoors or out, day or night. It's as automatic as you want it to be, but as much under your command as required to achieve a creative result. Controls fall readily to hand, designed and marked for confidence at your fingertips. What's more, Canon's exclusive AIM system integrates standard AE, flash AE and autofocus information for optimum results. In addition, this camera features eye control focus. The EOS Elan IIe's cool styling and innovative technology make it easier than ever to be at your creative best. [+]With easy-to-understand key controls and command dial, the Canon EOS Elan IIe offers advanced SLR features. It has automatic exposure control for any light conditions and a built-in flash that lets you shoot indoors or out, day or night. The Canon EOS Elan IIe is fully automatic, but lets you control the essentials manually. It offers nine different programmable exposures and a 10- second-delay self-timer. It is slightly different than the EOS Elan II in that it features eye-controlled focus. This allows the user to control the point of focus by looking at specific parts of the image; an on-board sensor follows eye movement and the lens automatically changes focus as the eye moves to points within the frame. This model features an LCD screen showing exposure information and LED readouts showing custom functions. The viewfinder provides all the information you need to set up your shots, including depth of field, flash, shutter speed and aperture, and much more. The EOS Elan IIe allows for film speeds from ISO 25 to 5,000. The speed is set automatically in 1/3-step increments; it can also be set manually from ISO 6 to 6,400 in 1/3-step increments. Film is loaded automatically and advanced to the first frame when the camera back is closed. You have the choice of single-frame or continuous shooting at approximately 2. 5 frames per second; the film counter reveals frame number. The film is rewound automatically at the end of the roll, or after 36 exposures with a midroll rewind option. The Canon EOS Elan IIe uses any Canon EF lens. A 28-80mm zoom lens is included with this model. |
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Canon Cameras US Rebel K2 Dimentions: 6.3 x 4.5 x 3.8 inches
Weight: 9 pounds
List Price: $289.99
Price: $139.00
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Key features Canon Cameras US Rebel K2
- Compatible with more than 50 Canon EF lenses, EX-series Speedlites, and many other EOS system accessories
- 7-point autofocus
- Powered by 2 CR2 lithium batteries housed inside the camera grip
- 35-zone metering system
- 35mm SLR camera without lens
- Model: Canon EOS Rebel K2 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)
Review Canon EOS Rebel K2 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) / Canon Cameras US Rebel K2:The Rebel K2 incorporates many of the most sought after attributes of the market leading Rebel Ti model including Canon's premier 7-point wide area AF system, lightning-fast shutter speeds up to 1/2000 of a second, and 35-zone AF-linked evaluative metering that optimizes exposure accuracy. Compact and feature-packed, the Rebel K2 is a stylish, ergonomically streamlined, lightweight camera that yields heavyweight results. Weighing in at a mere 12 ounces, the new K2 is extremely compact and light, with advanced ergonomic design that makes single-handed operation a snap. A step-up from (and a step quicker than) Canon's entry level EOS Rebel GII, the EOS Rebel K2 features fast autofocus and film advance permitting users to shoot at 1. 5 frames per second, 50 percent faster than the GII. Tracking and keeping moving subjects in focus is a breeze thanks to the Rebel K2's AI Servo AF mode and seven point selectable autofocus system (with focusing points superimposed on Canon's glareless new laser matte focusing screen). Users can also opt for manual focusing point selection by simply pressing the Focusing Point Selector and rotating the main dial until the preferred focus point is indicated below the picture area in the viewfinder data display, or on the large, easy-to-read LCD data panel on the back of the camera. Like the Rebel Ti (K2's senior sibling), this newest Rebel anticipates virtually any common shooting circumstance and offers photographers fast and easy a. |
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Konica Minolta Dimentions: 5 x 2 x 3 inches
Weight: 1 pounds
List Price: $299.99
Price: $319.99
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Key features Konica Minolta
- Automatic pop-up flash with 4 modes
- Includes detachable 35-80mm zoom lens
- Automatic or manual focus for new and skilled photographers alike
- Easy-to-use single-lens reflex camera
- Programmed autoexposure plus 5 preset exposure modes
- Model: Minolta Maxxum QTsi 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm Lens
Review Minolta Maxxum QTsi 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm Lens / Konica Minolta:The Minolta Maxxum QTsi is the easiest-to-use single-lens reflex camera in Minolta's Maxxum product line. It handles and operates similarly to a fully automatic point-and-shoot camera, but provides the picture quality and system flexibility that only an SLR camera can offer. It is a camera you can grow with by adding lenses, flash units, and accessories. The Minolta QTsi features a detachable 35-80mm lens, selectable automatic or manual focus, a built-in pop-up flash with four modes, a self-timer, and TTL-type metering. It also offers programmed autoexposure with an additional five modes for portraits, landscapes, close-ups, action shots, and night portraits. Film transport is automatic as well. A large on-body LCD panel displays exposure mode, battery condition, mode selection, and whether manual focus or autofocus is selected. In the box, you receive the Minolta Maxxum QTsi body, a Minolta lens and lens cap, an adjustable neck strap, a user's manual, and warranty information. It operates on two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries, which are sold separately. This camera is covered by a one-year manufacturer's warranty on parts and labor. |
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Olympus iS-20 Weight: 0.229 pounds
Price: $349.99
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Key features Olympus iS-20
- 35mm SLR autofocus camera
- 28-110mm, 4x zoom lens
- Quartz date and time recording
- Built-in flash with red-eye reduction
- Full-auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture
- Model: Olympus iS-20 QD Date 35mm SLR Camera
Review Olympus iS-20 QD Date 35mm SLR Camera / Olympus iS-20:With true 4x zoom and date printing, fully automatic Olympus IS-20 QD 35mm zoom lens reflex camera puts outstanding versatility and value in the palm of your hand. IS-20 packs the advanced engineering functionality of an SLR camera system in a single lightweight package. IS-20 creates dramatic portraits, with sharply defined subject and shallow depth of field. Landscape mode captures foreground and background with equal clarity. Full Auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture. Direct mode select buttons make creative photography easy. Night Scene mode keeps shutter open for up to two-second exposures. Audible beeps confirm focus. Elegantly styled with silver-metallic finish body, IS-20 delivers high degree of optical resolution with reduced distortion. It allows you to stop the action with a shutter speed up to 1/2000 second, shooting consistently sharp photos across the entire frame. [+]IS-20 also provides quartz date and time recording for your pictures. With true 4x zoom and date printing, the fully automatic Olympus IS-20 QD SLR camera offers versatility and professional quality. It combines the advanced functionality of an SLR camera system with a compact, lightweight package. The 28-110mm aspherical glass lens provides a high degree of optical resolution with reduced distortion. A full-auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture, while audible beeps confirm focus. A set of direct mode select buttons make creative photography easy. A landscape mode captures foreground and background with equal clarity. You can also create dramatic portraits with a sharply defined subject and shallow depth of field. A night- scene mode keeps the shutter open for up to two-second exposures. An intelligent flash automatically fires in low-light situations and includes fill-in flash, red-eye reduction, and soft illumination settings. |
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Minolta 2166-401 Weight: 1 pounds
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Key features Minolta 2166-401
- Continuous AF or focus lock is selected automatically according to the subject movement
- Diopter Adjustment Function
- Built-in flash automatically activates in low-light or low-contrast situations
- Direct Manual Focus
- Wide Center-Cross 9-Point Autofocus, with Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus Control for moving subjects
- Model: Konica Minolta Maxxum 70 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only)
Review Konica Minolta Maxxum 70 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) / Minolta 2166-401:On the Maxxum 70, the AF sensor count has been increased to nine for consistently reliable focusing over a wider area of the frame. Drawing on years of experience in auto focusing technology, the new Center-Cross 9-Point system's coverage extends not just vertically and horizontally from the center point, but diagonally into all four quadrants of the frame. The result is sharp focus even when your subject's position changes unexpectedly. Autofocusing speed is one of the Maxxum 70's greatest strengths, so you're always ready to capture those magic moments you want to preserve forever. As an added benefit of the Center-Cross 9-Point AF system, the Maxxum 70 boasts a remarkable new level of responsiveness and auto-tracking ability when subjects are moving toward or away from the camera even diagonally. In addition, a red mark is superimposed on the image in the viewfinder to provide you with visual confirmation of the auto-tracking focus point. The built-in flash has a guide number of 16, and provides powerful illumination with up to 28mm wide-angle coverage. It offers a choice of Auto Flash, Fill Flash and Flash Cancel modes, as well as a Red-Eye Reduction mode that's perfect for parties and indoor events. When used in combination with any of the (D) series lenses, ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) assures proper illumination of your subject even when shooting against a very dark or light background. High-quality materials and construction provide a solid feel with sure handling. [+]Operation is easy and intuitive, with a new 'dual-dial' control layout that provides ready access to mode and function settings. |
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Pentax ZX-30 Weight: 0.127 pounds
Price: $449.99
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Key features Pentax ZX-30
- Programmed AE, shutter priority AE, aperture priority AE, manual exposure modes
- 6-segment multipattern metering
- Pinpoint autofocus with focus prediction
- Landscape, portrait, night action, and close-up AE modes
- User friendly picture mode with direct access to mode selection
- Model: Pentax ZX-30 Quartz Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 35-80mm Lens
Review Pentax ZX-30 Quartz Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 35-80mm Lens / Pentax ZX-30: |
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Konica Minolta 2163-903 Dimentions: 5 x 2.4 x 3.4 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Price: $450.99
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Key features Konica Minolta 2163-903
- Improved autofocus drive motor and high-speed microcomputer for quicker and more precise control
- One of the smallest and lightest full-featured SLRs ever produced
- 35mm compact single-lens reflex (SLR) camera
- Kit includes 28-80mm Minolta zoom autofocus lens
- Integrated flash with red-eye reduction; includes hot shoe for external flash
- Model: Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens
Review Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens / Konica Minolta 2163-903:So, you know about the high performance and superior image quality you can get with a Minolta Maxxum AF SLR camera, but you say that all SLR cameras are too big and bulky to carry around? Well, Minolta heard you. Maxxum 5 is one of the world's smallest and lightest 35mm AF SLR. It's easy to pack, carry, and handle, so you can instantly react on your creative impulses anytime and anywhere. Plus, Maxxum 5 houses a powerful array of high-performance features that will quickly satisfy beginner photographers and yet be valuable tools for photo hobbyists. If you want a true take-anywhere SLR, the little Maxxum 5 is the big winner. The Maxxum 5's high-response autofocus system makes sure your once-in-a-lifetime moments will be razor sharp. This new-generation Maxxum features an improved high-power AF drive motor and high-speed microcomputer for quicker and more precise AF control. It tracks even fast action and random movements effortlessly, right up to the moment the shutter releases. Maxxum 5 uses Minolta's new 7-point AF system. The focus sensors are laid out in a wide area to the "rule of thirds," so you have the creative flexibility of positioning your subject anywhere within the focus frame. [+]The center crosshair sensor keeps the focus sharp regardless of vertical or horizontal subject contrast. When using the wide focus frame, you'll always know exactly what your Maxxum 5 is focusing on. Minolta's LED-illuminated superimposition technology highlights the focus sensor being used. If you want the total creative control an SLR offers, but don't like lugging around a cumbersome kit, Minolta's Maxxum 5 is worth a look. It's one of the world's smallest and lightest autofocus SLRs, and its extensive array of high-performance features adjusts to offer something for everyone from beginners to advanced amateur photographers. Design Measuring just 5 by 3. 4 by 2. 4 inches and weighing in at around 12 ounces, the body of the Maxxum 5 is about the same size as many point-and-shoot cameras-of course, the lens adds to this size and weight, but it's still an extremely compact design. To save weight, much of the body is made of high-impact plastic, with a metal lens mount and tripod mount for durability. The camera uses Minolta A-mount lenses, and a 28-80mm Minolta AF zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f3. 5 to f5. 6 is included. Key Features Primary features include spot-metering and spot-focusing, depth-of-field preview, a built-in multimode flash, 7-point autofocus system, a maximum shutter speed of 1/4,000th of a second, 3 FPS rapid-fire shooting, and 14-segment metering. A powerful processor and speedy motor combine to provide one of the fastest autofocus systems available. Additional Features In addition, the Maxxum 5 features "eye-start automation," a performance enhancer that senses when you put your eye to the viewfinder and starts preparing to take a shot immediately. If you're planning to use the camera in the studio, the wireless flash setting communicates with Minolta off-camera flash units. Contents The kit comes with the Maxxum 5 body, 28-80mm AF zoom lens, shoulder strap, lens cap, and a pair of CR2 batteries. |
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