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Panasonic DMC-TZ5K Lumix 9.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

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range for a variety of shots. This is key since many other comparable cameras only have zoom up to 4x.

- The wide angle! This is my first wide angle camera and boy does it make a difference from your standard point and shoot! I won't go back. It's more than just getting more into a shot, in many cases, its the difference between getting a shot framed properly or not. Getting the whole background or building or whatever into the shot or not.

- Pre-sets camera modes are great. The TZ5 has 15+ pre-set camera modes that really are great for different environments. What's even better is that you can set two of those modes into the dial at top for quick access. This way, you don't have to keep adjusting the mode for each shot. For instance, at night, I pre-set the dial at top to "candle light" and "night portrait" and can quickly take shots that way.

- Great picture quality. I've read various commentary on the superiority of the Canon picture. I haven't done side by side comparisons but what I can say is that I've taken a lot of photos and am very satisfied. And anyways, I'm skeptical of the side by side comparisons on photo quality I've read. So much of a photo is the setting, light, etc that you shouldn't be using the "standard auto setting" to get the best picture regardless. I doubt those comparisons adjusted each camera appropriately for each shot.

- Crisp, large 3" LCD screen. This is one of the primary differences between the TZ4 (comes with 2.5" screen) and TZ5.

- Long exposure shots are really, really cool. This camera takes amazing low light, night time shots. The exposure is 15 or 30 seconds but literally (if you don't move for that long), you can get AMAZING night time shots without a flash and with really cool light effects.

- For the lens and quality it's relatively compact. While its bigger than your standard compact point and shoot, its still small enough to fit in your pocket. Its about the size of an old school ipod, though thicker, and its way better than slugging around a DSLR. And the design is ergonomic.

And now some Cons:

- HD video recording. The quality of the HD picture on playback is great. But there are two shortcomings with this feature. 1) Sound quality is as you would expect for a camera. So its sort of like HD picture/low tech camera sound. It won't replace your HD camcorder, but its certainly good enough for casual recordings. 2) Takes up a ton of memory. I got a 16GB card and that will record about 30min of HD video. Not a lot if you want to take a lot of pics as well on a vaca. I just wind up taking normal non-HD videos, which works fine.

- Auto zoom on video recording is annoying. You need to turn the feature off when taking video, otherwise your video will be in and out of focus as you zoom. But the ability to zoom WHILE taking video is a differentiator for this camera vs. others. Also, some of the features still a work in progress. For instance, the auto face detect works some times, but not others.

- There are not many manual adjustments you can make- primarily shutter speed/exposure and other standard features common in most point and shoot cameras. Obviously I wouldn't expect this to be as flexible as a DLSR, but just something to keep in mind.

- Camera has two automated picture shot modes (where it takes a picture by itself) and the delay is either 2 or 10 seconds. I use this mode a lot - this way everyone can get into a pic! I wish they had longer delay time and more lead up warning to when the picture is going to be taken.

In summary, I would highly recommend this camera for anyone who wants the ability to take a wide variety of high quality pics but doesn't want to lug around a big camera. The cons are far outweighed by the pros. Don't hesitate - you will love this camera!

Garmin Colorado 300 Handheld GPS

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range for a variety of shots. This is key since many other comparable cameras only have zoom up to 4x.



- The wide angle! This is my first wide angle camera and boy does it make a difference from your standard point and shoot! I won't go back. It's more than just getting more into a shot, in many cases, its the difference between getting a shot framed properly or not. Getting the whole background or building or whatever into the shot or not.



- Pre-sets camera modes are great. The TZ5 has 15+ pre-set camera modes that really are great for different environments. What's even better is that you can set two of those modes into the dial at top for quick access. This way, you don't have to keep adjusting the mode for each shot. For instance, at night, I pre-set the dial at top to "candle light" and "night portrait" and can quickly take shots that way.



- Great picture quality. I've read various commentary on the superiority of the Canon picture. I haven't done side by side comparisons but what I can say is that I've taken a lot of photos and am very satisfied. And anyways, I'm skeptical of the side by side comparisons on photo quality I've read. So much of a photo is the setting, light, etc that you shouldn't be using the "standard auto setting" to get the best picture regardless. I doubt those comparisons adjusted each camera appropriately for each shot.



- Crisp, large 3" LCD screen. This is one of the primary differences between the TZ4 (comes with 2.5" screen) and TZ5.



- Long exposure shots are really, really cool. This camera takes amazing low light, night time shots. The exposure is 15 or 30 seconds but literally (if you don't move for that long), you can get AMAZING night time shots without a flash and with really cool light effects.



- For the lens and quality it's relatively compact. While its bigger than your standard compact point and shoot, its still small enough to fit in your pocket. Its about the size of an old school ipod, though thicker, and its way better than slugging around a DSLR. And the design is ergonomic.



And now some Cons:



- HD video recording. The quality of the HD picture on playback is great. But there are two shortcomings with this feature. 1) Sound quality is as you would expect for a camera. So its sort of like HD picture/low tech camera sound. It won't replace your HD camcorder, but its certainly good enough for casual recordings. 2) Takes up a ton of memory. I got a 16GB card and that will record about 30min of HD video. Not a lot if you want to take a lot of pics as well on a vaca. I just wind up taking normal non-HD videos, which works fine.



- Auto zoom on video recording is annoying. You need to turn the feature off when taking video, otherwise your video will be in and out of focus as you zoom. But the ability to zoom WHILE taking video is a differentiator for this camera vs. others. Also, some of the features still a work in progress. For instance, the auto face detect works some times, but not others.



- There are not many manual adjustments you can make- primarily shutter speed/exposure and other standard features common in most point and shoot cameras. Obviously I wouldn't expect this to be as flexible as a DLSR, but just something to keep in mind.



- Camera has two automated picture shot modes (where it takes a picture by itself) and the delay is either 2 or 10 seconds. I use this mode a lot - this way everyone can get into a pic! I wish they had longer delay time and more lead up warning to when the picture is going to be taken.



In summary, I would highly recommend this camera for anyone who wants the ability to take a wide variety of high quality pics but doesn't want to lug around a big camera. The cons are far outweighed by the pros. Don't hesitate - you will love this camera!

Panasonic DMC-TZ5K Lumix 9.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

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pocket camera does everything that all that bag of expensive 35mm hardware, and all those digital cameras, do and much more. I have never seen another camera, especially one that you can put in your pocket, that has such a high quality 28mm wide angle with a 10X zoom to 280mm.

It has amazing features that I have never seen on a camera before, but this is the first camera I have purhased one in a couple of years. I especially like the ability to add a 5 sec. voice clip along with the picture so you can remember what the shot was all about. Some of the reviews I have read say it has issues with some of the quality standards, but all I see is wonderful pictures...

For a full range, take every picture you will probably want, and still fit in your pocket, this is the only camera I have found that works.

Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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about the G9 having a slower lens and a non-articulated LCD. I'd prefer a faster lens too, but it is what it is so make the best of it.

Image quality, within its limits, is excellent. At 12.1mp, the resolution of this sensor can allow for prints larger than many of us will ever make on a regular basis. The catch is to not shoot at an ISO over 100 and ISO 80 would be even better.

That's the price that we must pay for having 12.1mp on a small sensor. Small price, as far as I'm concerned. The G9 is not meant to replace your DSLR. If that's what you think this camera will do you are wrong. What it will do is allow you to capture high quality images, in good light, with a camera that will fit into a large pocket.

Having shot with numerous cameras over the past 40 years, I'd like to see Canon make a few improvements. For one thing, the "grip" (or what there is of it) stinks. Sorry, I don't know of any other word that accurately describes it. Having to pay $25 for a third-party grip annoys me since the much less expensive A series cameras feel much more secure in my hands.

My pet peeve, and it's not only with Canon, is small sensors with too many pixels. Up to a point, I have to agree that more pixels are better than less pixels. That point is reached when a manufacturer (and they all do it) crams so many pixels on the sensor that image quality is compromised by the time you reach ISO 200. I think that most people who want a camera like the G9 would be happier with 1/3 fewer pixels and improved medium ISO performance.

Well, nothing is perfect but the G9 is pretty darned good. If you can work within the limits imposed by cameras of this type, the G9 is the class of the field.

Canon PowerShot 7.1-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver

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about the G9 having a slower lens and a non-articulated LCD. I'd prefer a faster lens too, but it is what it is so make the best of it.



Image quality, within its limits, is excellent. At 12.1mp, the resolution of this sensor can allow for prints larger than many of us will ever make on a regular basis. The catch is to not shoot at an ISO over 100 and ISO 80 would be even better.



That's the price that we must pay for having 12.1mp on a small sensor. Small price, as far as I'm concerned. The G9 is not meant to replace your DSLR. If that's what you think this camera will do you are wrong. What it will do is allow you to capture high quality images, in good light, with a camera that will fit into a large pocket.



Having shot with numerous cameras over the past 40 years, I'd like to see Canon make a few improvements. For one thing, the "grip" (or what there is of it) stinks. Sorry, I don't know of any other word that accurately describes it. Having to pay $25 for a third-party grip annoys me since the much less expensive A series cameras feel much more secure in my hands.



My pet peeve, and it's not only with Canon, is small sensors with too many pixels. Up to a point, I have to agree that more pixels are better than less pixels. That point is reached when a manufacturer (and they all do it) crams so many pixels on the sensor that image quality is compromised by the time you reach ISO 200. I think that most people who want a camera like the G9 would be happier with 1/3 fewer pixels and improved medium ISO performance.



Well, nothing is perfect but the G9 is pretty darned good. If you can work within the limits imposed by cameras of this type, the G9 is the class of the field.

Canon PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver

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Can take 1000 high quality pictures (10MP) with one 4GB card or 45 minutes of video!
8. The camera can track and recognize your face so that it always focuses on your face. This is amazing because you can watch it track (little white square) a person's face on the viewfinder as you set up a shot.
9. HUGE screen. I didn't buy a case and the screen never became scratched.
10. It shows you how much battery life you have left. Batteries lasted over a day with very heavy use of taking and viewing both video and TONS of pictures. I bought an extra battery just in case. Batteries were fully charged in under 2 hours.

Cons:
1. It takes maybe 5 minutes to get used to the menu system, but after the initial learning curve it's easy to use.
2. The 4GB memory cards couldn't be read by the photo shop or my SD card reader because the larger GB format is new and requires updated card reader equipment.

Nikon 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black

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Can take 1000 high quality pictures (10MP) with one 4GB card or 45 minutes of video!

8. The camera can track and recognize your face so that it always focuses on your face. This is amazing because you can watch it track (little white square) a person's face on the viewfinder as you set up a shot.

9. HUGE screen. I didn't buy a case and the screen never became scratched.

10. It shows you how much battery life you have left. Batteries lasted over a day with very heavy use of taking and viewing both video and TONS of pictures. I bought an extra battery just in case. Batteries were fully charged in under 2 hours.



Cons:

1. It takes maybe 5 minutes to get used to the menu system, but after the initial learning curve it's easy to use.

2. The 4GB memory cards couldn't be read by the photo shop or my SD card reader because the larger GB format is new and requires updated card reader equipment.

Philips NP1100/37 Streamium Network Music Player with 3.0" B&W Display

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Can take 1000 high quality pictures (10MP) with one 4GB card or 45 minutes of video!


8. The camera can track and recognize your face so that it always focuses on your face. This is amazing because you can watch it track (little white square) a person's face on the viewfinder as you set up a shot.


9. HUGE screen. I didn't buy a case and the screen never became scratched.


10. It shows you how much battery life you have left. Batteries lasted over a day with very heavy use of taking and viewing both video and TONS of pictures. I bought an extra battery just in case. Batteries were fully charged in under 2 hours.





Cons:


1. It takes maybe 5 minutes to get used to the menu system, but after the initial learning curve it's easy to use.


2. The 4GB memory cards couldn't be read by the photo shop or my SD card reader because the larger GB format is new and requires updated card reader equipment.

Nikon 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black

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does most everything I've ever wanted in a walkaround lens. One downside is that my Canon buddies have labeled me a "traitor," and always give me a hard time for it, but I can live with that.

Nikon 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black

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focus point, so far it's worked great for me, the things I want in focus are usually sharp, sometimes it gets it wrong, but since the camera can't read my mind, I don't mind really. Unfortunately the camera can sometimes be bogged down in 51 point mode if there's a really busy scene. The focus can sometimes lag before taking your initial shot but if you choose a mode with less than all 51 points then you'll never have this problem.

Battery life on a single EN-EL3e seems to be around 400-500 shots with heavy LCD usage which is much better than I thought it would be. Still, I ordered a second battery and the MB-D10 grip so I can continuously shoot without stopping to change batteries. I'll probably do an update to this review once the grip is here.

I don't think I can say anything bad about the camera, it's definitely a step up from the D70s, using the D300 exclusively then trying out the D70s makes the D70s feel like a child's toy. The D70s is still a great camera that I took some wonderful pictures with but I'd never go back to it after using the D300.

Nikon 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black

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focus point, so far it's worked great for me, the things I want in focus are usually sharp, sometimes it gets it wrong, but since the camera can't read my mind, I don't mind really. Unfortunately the camera can sometimes be bogged down in 51 point mode if there's a really busy scene. The focus can sometimes lag before taking your initial shot but if you choose a mode with less than all 51 points then you'll never have this problem.



Battery life on a single EN-EL3e seems to be around 400-500 shots with heavy LCD usage which is much better than I thought it would be. Still, I ordered a second battery and the MB-D10 grip so I can continuously shoot without stopping to change batteries. I'll probably do an update to this review once the grip is here.



I don't think I can say anything bad about the camera, it's definitely a step up from the D70s, using the D300 exclusively then trying out the D70s makes the D70s feel like a child's toy. The D70s is still a great camera that I took some wonderful pictures with but I'd never go back to it after using the D300.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit - Silver

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rumors that the 40d would soon be replaced with a newer, more advanced model. At time of this writing that has not happend yet. After handling both, and playing with them for several hours in my local shop (I think I drove the salesman nuts!) I have the following to say:

There is no doubt that the 40d is a bigger, more rugged appearing camera. It is however too big for me. It is not much heavier, but the grip and shape are bigger. The processer and guts for the most part are the same in both cameras and some of the features of the XSi are actually more advanced (since it is a newer model). The viewfinder in the XSi was clearer and sharper in the XSi and I just liked the overall feel better (may have something to do with being familier with the XTi). The overall sound of the camera functioning sounds great. Very professional. The 40d actually sounded too robotic to me when the shutter was used or the flash fired. The Live View feature on the XSi actually has one extra option that the 40d does not, which is great for me since I really enjoy macro photography. Most importantly, the camera is easy to use and very user friendly. The manual it comes with is pretty detailed, but I would still recommend buying a good aftermarket book on the XSi to really get to know it. I really couldn't see spending $400 more for the 40d. I'd prefer to put it towards a nice lens.

Ultimately, I decided to spend less money and get a great camera that will keep me happy for a couple years at which time I'm sure the next latest and greatest camera with already be on sale and I'll be ready for a new one! :)

If you are in the market for a camera that will do everything you want it to do, get the XSi. Whether you're an amature, pro or just a family member looking to take great photos of their kids and events, this camera will fit your needs. With the right lenses this camera will take magazine quality photographs. If you can't afford that, get the XTi, it also takes great photos. And if you have plenty of money to burn and just want a bigger camera, the 40d is no slouch.

Panasonic Lumix 9.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver

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"snapshots" of specific frames from the video which can be done at any time. This is the best way to get just the right still picture (my grandson is a drummer, so it is important to capture facial expression, hand position, relationship to other performers, etc). I absolutely love this feature and used it extensively. The biggest problem (as many others have mentioned) is sound quality; the sound is OK if you are just shooting a couple of people talking in a quiet room, but was terrible in the concert/auditorium setting. For sound, my son's Handycam definitely outperformed the TZ5. Fortunately, I was able to use his soundtrack along with my video in making the DVD.

Recording video in Hi-Def with this camera gives a better result than using the non-Hi-Def widescreen option (I tested it both ways), even if you don't ultimately use the Hi-Def when making a DVD (I don't). I bought an 8GB Sandisk SDHC Extreme III memory card and used the included card reader (you need a special card reader for SDHC) to import the videos into my iMac. It was a simple process, and iMovie treated the Hi-Def video like any other import, no special formatting needed. I assume it would be just as simple on a PC using most current editing software. Recording in HD limits the length of a single continuous clip to about 8 1/2 minutes; this is not a problem for me, but could be in some situations. Memory size is the only limit to how many such clips you can shoot consecutively.

I have considered getting a separate sound recorder to use along with the camera (there are some very good portable digital audio recorders out there), but decided that would be too much trouble and defeat the purpose of an easy-to-use camera. So, I will just learn to live with the sound limitations (I rarely shoot performances; mostly just friends and family or travel shots).

I have been pleased with the still photo quality; it is as good as the Canon Elphs. I love the 16:9 format. This camera has a variety of adjustment options which I have not tried yet, and is easy to use and hold. Many adjustments (e.g., exposure compensation, various focus options, zoom) are also available in the movie mode.

The TZ5 is a beautiful piece of equipment, and feels solid and well made. One caveat, though: it is easy to accidentally block the microphone while holding the camera, and doing so makes the marginal sound unusable, so I have to train myself how to hold the camera.

Before I bought this camera, I considered buying one of the new AVCHD video cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5 because of its portability, flexibility, still photo capability, and price. I think the cameras of the future will combine high quality video/sound and high quality still photo capability (and portability), and today the TZ5 is the best compromise. Tomorrow, who knows?

Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit - Silver

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"snapshots" of specific frames from the video which can be done at any time. This is the best way to get just the right still picture (my grandson is a drummer, so it is important to capture facial expression, hand position, relationship to other performers, etc). I absolutely love this feature and used it extensively. The biggest problem (as many others have mentioned) is sound quality; the sound is OK if you are just shooting a couple of people talking in a quiet room, but was terrible in the concert/auditorium setting. For sound, my son's Handycam definitely outperformed the TZ5. Fortunately, I was able to use his soundtrack along with my video in making the DVD.



Recording video in Hi-Def with this camera gives a better result than using the non-Hi-Def widescreen option (I tested it both ways), even if you don't ultimately use the Hi-Def when making a DVD (I don't). I bought an 8GB Sandisk SDHC Extreme III memory card and used the included card reader (you need a special card reader for SDHC) to import the videos into my iMac. It was a simple process, and iMovie treated the Hi-Def video like any other import, no special formatting needed. I assume it would be just as simple on a PC using most current editing software. Recording in HD limits the length of a single continuous clip to about 8 1/2 minutes; this is not a problem for me, but could be in some situations. Memory size is the only limit to how many such clips you can shoot consecutively.



I have considered getting a separate sound recorder to use along with the camera (there are some very good portable digital audio recorders out there), but decided that would be too much trouble and defeat the purpose of an easy-to-use camera. So, I will just learn to live with the sound limitations (I rarely shoot performances; mostly just friends and family or travel shots).



I have been pleased with the still photo quality; it is as good as the Canon Elphs. I love the 16:9 format. This camera has a variety of adjustment options which I have not tried yet, and is easy to use and hold. Many adjustments (e.g., exposure compensation, various focus options, zoom) are also available in the movie mode.



The TZ5 is a beautiful piece of equipment, and feels solid and well made. One caveat, though: it is easy to accidentally block the microphone while holding the camera, and doing so makes the marginal sound unusable, so I have to train myself how to hold the camera.



Before I bought this camera, I considered buying one of the new AVCHD video cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5 because of its portability, flexibility, still photo capability, and price. I think the cameras of the future will combine high quality video/sound and high quality still photo capability (and portability), and today the TZ5 is the best compromise. Tomorrow, who knows?

Canon PowerShot 7.1-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver

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complaints about the lens, they continue to use it in a number or their cameras.
In short, I will NEVER purchase another Canon as I am now $500 into Canon cameras over the past year and a half and nothing to show for it except two cameras in excellent condition that won't turn on due to a malfunctioning lens! ! I am telling my friends not to purchase Canons, and hope this review will help you make your decision!

Nikon Coolpix 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Ruby Red

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Garmin Colorado 400T GPS

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Panasonic Lumix 9.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver

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perfect, even took a few from the moving car and there was no blur (not in the samples)! Amazing. Colors are bright and clear, and you can choose how vivid you want them to be. These photos were taken in "standard" color, incidentally. It picked up all the hues of the sunrise in the harbor and sunset on the beach.
The zoom works beautifully, very smooth and quiet. Again, automatic focus in zoom (and otherwise) is the best I've seen in any camera of this size and price range.
I love the wide angle lens. It captures so much more than I'm used to and gives a really nice, almost dimensional look to the photos.
The battery life is pretty good until you use the movie mode, and that does take a lot out of it. It's a good idea to have an extra one ready just in case.
The ergonomics are excellent, easy to shoot with one hand, and easy to navigate the menu.
The LCD screen, as you know, is one of the best out there. It works well in sunlight, and if the day is very bright, you can adjust the contrast and make the screen darker if needed. Beautiful resolution when playing back your photos on the LCD screen!
The movie feature is also quite good FOR A DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA. The zoom is slow (which it states in the manual), but the pictures are clear. HD mode does take a lot of memory and battery obviously, but it's a great feature to have. I shot some whales from the shore with zoom at 10x and they came out pretty well even though they were quite far away (contact me if you'd like to see that video). I took the movie of Frisky indoors in the evening with the regular lighting in the home and it I think it looks very good.
In conclusion, I highly recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5. It is not a digital SLR, but has many of the features without the bulk or the price, so it's great for travel. I have an SLR and an older 5MP compact digital, but I never expected this much photo quality out of a compact.
Bravo Panasonic!

Panasonic Lumix 9.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver

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perfect, even took a few from the moving car and there was no blur (not in the samples)! Amazing. Colors are bright and clear, and you can choose how vivid you want them to be. These photos were taken in "standard" color, incidentally. It picked up all the hues of the sunrise in the harbor and sunset on the beach.

The zoom works beautifully, very smooth and quiet. Again, automatic focus in zoom (and otherwise) is the best I've seen in any camera of this size and price range.

I love the wide angle lens. It captures so much more than I'm used to and gives a really nice, almost dimensional look to the photos.

The battery life is pretty good until you use the movie mode, and that does take a lot out of it. It's a good idea to have an extra one ready just in case.

The ergonomics are excellent, easy to shoot with one hand, and easy to navigate the menu.

The LCD screen, as you know, is one of the best out there. It works well in sunlight, and if the day is very bright, you can adjust the contrast and make the screen darker if needed. Beautiful resolution when playing back your photos on the LCD screen!

The movie feature is also quite good FOR A DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA. The zoom is slow (which it states in the manual), but the pictures are clear. HD mode does take a lot of memory and battery obviously, but it's a great feature to have. I shot some whales from the shore with zoom at 10x and they came out pretty well even though they were quite far away (contact me if you'd like to see that video). I took the movie of Frisky indoors in the evening with the regular lighting in the home and it I think it looks very good.

In conclusion, I highly recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5. It is not a digital SLR, but has many of the features without the bulk or the price, so it's great for travel. I have an SLR and an older 5MP compact digital, but I never expected this much photo quality out of a compact.

Bravo Panasonic!

Nikon 12.3-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black

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filters. The advanced focusing system really comes in handy when photographing moving subjects either in performance or sports.

At perhaps a third of the price of the D3, and sharing most of it's features (with the exception of having a full-frame sensor) the D300 is a tremendous value and offers entry into professional photographic equipment with advanced capablity at a relatively low price. All I can say is go for it!