Cannon

Cannon is still the leader when it comes to photography. They have a range of products for casual photographers and expert photographers.
Their products are easy to use.
Among the top 10 are:

1. Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 18 mm-55 mm (3" LCD - 3.1x Optical Zoom - 4752 x 3168 Image - HDMI)
Pros: Improved video Capability, Higher resolution, Outstanding picture quality
Cons: No wireless flash controller, No built-in image stabilization, No mic input
- 18mm-55mm lens
- 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor which provide rich detail and stellar picture quality
- full HD 1080p video and has the ability to shoot up to 20 fps in Full HD and 30 fps for SD or HD quality videos


2. Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - 6.20 mm-18.60 mm - Blue (2.5" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 4000 x 3000 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge)
Pros: Waterproof, cold-resistant and shockproof, 12 megapixel image sensor, Shoots video
Cons: Performance not much different from ordinary digital cameras, Lens shell causes distortion effects

3. Canon PowerShot S95 Black Digital Camera (10MP, 3.8x Opt, SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMCplus Card Slot)
Pros: Easy to hold, Great for macro shots, HDR mode available, Shoots 720p video
Cons: Sound pickup of video is a little muffled, Popup flash gets in the way of index finger

4. Canon EOS Rebel T2i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens (18MP, 3.1x Opt, SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot)
Pros: High resolution, Enhanced video capabilities, Fast shooting speed
Cons: Large output files, Viewfinder needs improvement, No wireless flash


5. Canon EOS 7D Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 28-135mm Lens (18MP, CompactFlash Card Slot)
Pros: Fast shooting speed, Large Viewfinder, Better AF system, Robust construction
Cons: Small buttons

6. Canon EOS 5D Mark II Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 24-105mm Lens (21.1 Megapixel - 7.6 cm 3" LCD - 4.3x Optical Zoom - 5616 x 3744 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - HDMI - PictBridge)
Pros: Advanced image sensor, Excellent low-light shooting capabilities, High-resolution output
Cons: High Price Point

7. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Black Digital Camera (14.1 Megapixel - 4.30 mm-150.50 mm - 2.7" LCD - 35x Optical Zoom - Optical - 4320 x 3240 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - QuickTime MOV - HDMI - PictBridge)

8. Canon PowerShot G12 Black Digital Camera (10 Megapixel - 6.10 mm-30.50 mm - 2.8" LCD - 5x Optical Zoom - Optical - 3648 x 2736 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - QuickTime MOV, MPEG-4 - HDMI - PictBridge)
Pros: SLR-level features and performance in a compact camera. Equipment enhancements available.
Cons: Big and bulky for a compact camera

9. Canon EOS 60D Black SLR Digital Camera - Body Only (18 Megapixel - 3" LCD - 5184 x 3456 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - MPEG-4 - HDMI - PictBridge)

10. Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS Black Digital Camera (12.1MP, 5x Opt, SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus Card Slot)


Other alternatives:
1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
2. Olympus E-PL2
3. Nikon D7000
4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 with 14-42mm lens (Black)
5. Canon SX210 IS

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Inexpensive Cameras but Good
1. Canon A3100 IS price: $120
2. Canon A480 price: $95






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