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Digital Cameras and Photographic Equipment

No one wants to spend their precious time or money only to find out later they could have gotten an easier solution, a better deal or a better product. Believe me, I know, because I have been a victim of my own lack of knowledge more than once.

That's why I decided to share information about the best deals on the top rated digital cameras and photo editing software I could find. Be sure to visit the Camera Store for excellent equipment and service.

Cameras that Rate:

Equipment: I have taken the time to research digital camera web sites and blogs to find out which cameras the experts are touting as the best.

There are many camera review sites on the Net, but the two that I use most are www.imaging-resources.com and dpreview.com. The folks at these two sites have "scientifically" examined every aspect of the cameras and equipment they review, and I know I can trust their evaluations.

And, just as important, in my estimation, are the user ratings. Are the folks who buy the products satisfied that they got good value when they laid out their hard-earned cash!

The bottom line:

It really is not the "bottom line" on this page, but look for this reference at the bottom of each review or comparison web page. For the recommendations on this website, I have combined the technical reviews and the overall user satisfaction.

Here is a quick list of highly rated cameras..

Compact Digitals
Best for professional results: Canon G11, Panasonic Lumix LX3, or Canon Powershot S90
Best for Pocket/Purse: Sony W220, Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS, or Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
Best for Travel: Canon SX20 IS, Canon SX200 IS or Panasonic ZS3
Best for low budget:

Panasonic Lumix LX8

Best Over-all: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS or Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
Panasonic Award Winners

Lumix DMC-ZS1 or Lumix DMC-ZS3

 

DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
Best and Cheapest: Canon Rebel XSi, Nikon D40 Nikon D3000, or Pentax K-x
Best of all (without having to mortgage the farm) Canon Rebel T1i, Nikon D5000, or Olympus E-620
Best of Middle-of-the-Road: Canon 7D, Nikon D300s,Canon 50D, or Nikon D90
Best of all (mortgage may be necessary): Nikon D700 or Canon 5D Mark II
Best Canon Rebel: XSi or T1i? New T2i or T1i?

Photo Processing Techniques: Again, I have spent countless hours and days learning how to process my digital pictures. Find easy to understand tutorials right here (soon). Get the best online training.

Photo Editing Applications: Software applications abound. Which ones are the best? Can I edit my photos without spending a king's ransom? Yep, it's all here.

I'm glad you found this site. I hope you will find exactly what you need here. Feel free to browse.

Buying Online: In my humble opinion, it is much better to purchase your cameras or software online for two reasons.

  1. You will always be able to get the software or camera of your choice - this is not always true if you go to your favorite store, such as Target or Best Buy.
  2. You can usually get the product tax-free and with free shipping (or in the case of software, a quick and easy download). That means that you will save money, even if you find the product a bit cheaper in your store.

**Beware of purchasing Hardware (such as cameras.. especially cameras) and Software from online dealers who have less than excellent credentials. ALWAYS check for buyer reviews before committing your $$$ to a new, seemingly incredible deal.

When buying cameras, there are some online stores that will offer an unsually low price on an item, then try to force the buyer to purchase addtional products such as batteries or memory cards that are ridiculouly overpriced. Or worse even, they sell inferior products from other countries that are not covered by manufacturer's warranties.

Go to ResellersRatings.com and type these online camera stores into the search box to compare the results:

  • B & H Photo
  • Rogers Camera
  • Broadway Camera
  • Abe's of Maine

Highly Recommended Online Camera Stores
(All ratings are from ResellersRatings.com and based on a top score of 10)

B&H Photo - rating is 9.73

- rating is 9.49

Amazon.com is by far the easiest store to purchase just about anything - rating is 8.11

Abes Of Maine - rating is 8.08

Using the Links on this website: As noted above, the recommended online stores that you arrive at when using the links are highly recommended and reputable sellers of cameras, hardware, and software. You will recieve the best treatment and usually the best price. When these links are used, there is a percentage of the sale that comes back to Digital-Photographic-Resources.com so that I can do what I do - providing you with the very best information. Using the purchase links does not affect the price you pay in any way. Thanks very much for your patronage.