Canon EOS 7D 18.0-megapixel black EOS digital SLR camera body

Discover the next dimension in high-performance, semi-professional photography from Canon with the EOS 7D dSLR camera. While a CMOS image sensor captures detailed, 18.0-megapixel still shots, dual DIGIC 4 image processors serve up high-speed imaging, including 8.0 fps continuous shooting. An advanced viewfinder and 3.0" LCD viewscreen deliver exceptional compositional control, and the ability to record RAW images enhances creative potential when editing. Finally, experience HD video recording with the control of a dSLR thanks to the EOS 7D's ability to record Full HD 1080p video.

Redefining EOS with more speed, more detail, and serious performance

You're used to associating Canon's EOS digital SLR cameras with the height of advanced, high-performance digital photography. But it's time to expand your expectations. With the EOS 7D, Canon redefines digital SLR photography with a new class of features. Providing a foundation for its impressive feature set, the EOS 7D combines a large, 18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS image sensor with dual DIGIC 4 image processors. Not only does a megapixel-capture resolution as high as 18.0 allow you to capture an incredible level of photographic detail, but it also makes it possible to enlarge and crop photos well beyond 8" x 10" prints without sacrificing any clarity or resolution. Further, the use of a CMOS sensor — as opposed to a CCD sensor — dramatically reduces visual noise for remarkably smooth images. And then, the EOS 7D's pairing of two DIGIC 4 image processors adds a variety of shooting features to your repertoire, including an incredible 8.0 fps continuous-shooting mode, ideal for shooting action sequences. Dual DIGIC 4 processors also deliver a Face Detection Live Mode, an Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Lens Peripheral Optimization for semi-professional-level shooting. Canon EOS 7D

The ideal view (times two)

Image sensors, processors, autofocus systems, and megapixel resolutions aside, two of a dSLR's most important tools are its viewfinder and viewscreen. Sure, all of a dSLR's other components are essential to capturing a photographic image, but the viewfinder and viewscreen are your mediums of composition. Without these, you'd might as well be shooting with your eyes closed. But keep 'em open, because the EOS 7D brings you a clear, versatile, and functional view of your subject. When composing each shot, choose between the eye-level pentaprism viewfinder or the 3.0" LCD viewscreen, both of which offer 100% coverage of your subject area. Further, the viewfinder offers visual autofocus, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, flash, image, and composition information, all of which can also be viewed on the LCD viewscreen at the touch of a button. Finally, the LCD's Live View functionality eliminates the delay between what you see on the viewscreen and what the image sensor captures when you press the shutter, serving up the same visual responsiveness you enjoy when using the optical viewfinder. Experience wide compositional control with the EOS 7D from Canon.

Remember your director's chair

Imagine shooting Full HD video with a dSLR's level of control. With the EOS 7D from Canon, this isn't a stretch of the imagination. This Canon EOS dSLR is capable of shooting Full HD 1080p video, HD 1280 x 720p video, and VGA 640 x 480 video. Beyond shooting mere video clips, however, the EOS 7D delivers enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates, and adaptive exposure compensation. That is, everything necessary in a professional movie-making tool. By shooting HD video with a large, advanced CMOS, the EOS 7D is able to take full advantage of the imaging characteristics found on dSLR cameras but absent on most digital camcorders. Select different recording sizes or frame-rate modes. Manually control exposure and focus. Edit in-camera. All at the touch of a button — the EOS 7D sports a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording lever with start/stop button that allows you to start filming fast. Canon EOS 7D

RAW creative freedom

If you're seriously considering a digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 7D, that can only mean one thing: you want nothing less than complete creative freedom over your photography experience. While a dSLR's manual controls are important for creative freedom in the field, you need the same level of control back at home in the editing studio. Here's where image formatting comes into play. While the EOS 7D does allow you to record images in JPEG format for convenient, compact, near-universal use, it also offers a second formatting option: RAW. Free of the compression given to JPEG files, RAW-formatted images are not only clearer but they also allow you complete creative freedom during the editing process. Further, if you want the best of both worlds, the EOS 7D is capable of recording in JPEG and RAW, simultaneously. Canon EOS 7D

Formidable features

As a serious or semi-professional photographer, you're looking for serious, semi-professional performance from a dSLR. Most often, this means high-performance digital-imaging capabilities and broad manual/creative control. However, you also know that sometimes specific shooting conditions require you to pay more attention to your subject than to camera settings, and you need advanced autofocus and auto-exposure performance. The Canon EOS 7D delivers on all counts. First, a TTL-CT-SIR autofocus-dedicated CMOS sensor with an 19-point all cross-type autofocus system is capable of handling the most demanding focus situations effortlessly. The EOS 7D's high-speed microcomputers use advanced algorithms to ensure the fastest, most accurate AF performance under a variety of conditions. Further, the EOS 7D's autofocus modes can be customized to suit any situation. Second, iFCL metering with a 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor complements the AF system, taking into account color and luminosity around AF points. The metering sensor's color measurement function minimizes exposure and focus errors caused by different light sources and stabilizes exposure in situations where light changes. Truly formidable.

How 'bout a little more versatility?

Let's be honest: "ideal" shooting conditions simply do not exist. Not only are well and fully lit situations rare, they rarely make for very interesting photographs. The most creative and expressive shots capture bright, wind-swept snow scenes, or dim, shadowy dusk or indoor settings. Imagine snapping a birthday photo of your daughter about to blow the candles out with all the lights on in the dining room. So much for the warm glow of candle light on her face. Equipping you to shoot confidently and successfully in bright or low-light situations without sacrificing the finest of detail, the Canon EOS 7D offers an ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6,400 that can be expanded all the way up to ISO 12,800.

Bring on the adventure

Chances are you don't plan to shoot every photo you take with the Canon EOS 7D inside a climate-controlled studio somewhere. Heck no. You plan to take it with you on every variety of outdoor adventure. As such, you do run the risk of encountering water and dust in your travels. Good thing, then, that Canon has designed the EOS 7D with a lightweight and rigid magnesium body with seals designed to resist both water and dust. Now, should you happen to expose the camera's interior to dust when swapping out lenses, the EOS 7D offers automatic and manual dust-removal systems that clean dust from the low-pass filter in just a matter of seconds. Canon EOS 7D

Lens compatibility

The Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera body is compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Product advisory

Canon reports that under specific conditions, some images captured using the EOS 7D's continuous shooting mode may contain barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame. Currently, a Firmware update correcting this issue is available for download at usa.canon.com. The Firmware Version 1.1.0 update is intended for EOS 7D cameras with the Firmware Version 1.0.9. Cameras already featuring Version 1.1.0 do not experience this phenomenon nor require an update.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Canon EOS 7D kit: EOS 7D digital SLR body, Eyecup Eg, Wide neck strap (EW-EOS7D), Stereo A/V cable (AVC-DC400ST), USB interface cable (IFC-200U), Battery pack (LP-E6), Battery charger (LC-E6), EOS Digital Solution Disk, and software instruction manual. Canon EOS 7D

Comparison Specifications

•Maximum pixels: 18.0 megapixels (effective) / 19.0 megapixels (total)

•Memory: Compact Flash card (Type I and II) / UDMA-compliant CF cards

•Shooting modes (picture style): Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful / Monochrome / User-defined 1-3

•Flash: Built-in, auto pop-up flash / E-TTL II autoflash / 3-sec recycling time / Flash exposure compensation of ±3 stops

•Movie mode: Full HD video recording / 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p, 25p) / 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) / 640 x 480 (60p, 50p)

•Manual custom: Manual focus / Manual AF point selection / Manual exposure / Manual exposure compensation / Manual focusing / Manual brightness adjustment

•Viewscreen: Intelligent 3.0" TFT LCD display with Live View / 100% coverage, 170° viewing angle / 920,000 dots

•Digital interfaces: 1 USB v2.0 port / 1 mini-HDMI out / 1 video out terminal (NTSC/PAL)

Additional Specifications

•Dual DIGIC 4 image processors

•Image sensor: Large, single-plate CMOS sensor / 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)

•Continuous shooting: 8.0 fps / 126-image max, JPEG / 15-image max, RAW / 6-image max, RAW+JPEG

•Autofocus: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor / 19-point all cross-type autofocus system

•iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor

•Recording formats: JPEG, RAW, sRAW, mRAW, RAW+JPEG (still) / MOV H.264 (video), LPCM (audio)

•Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism / 100% coverage / 1.0x magnification / 22mm eyepoint

•Automatic Sensor cleaning

•Magnesium body

•Compatible lenses: Canon EF and EF-S lenses

Manufacturer Specifications

•Image processing: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, Auto White Balance

•Viewfinder information: AF / Exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering / Flash / Image / Composition / Battery check

•Face Detection

•Working temperature/humidity ranges: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) / 85% humidity or less

•Metering: Evaluative (still) / Center-weighted average (video)

•Shutter: 1/8000 sec - 30 sec / Vertical-travel, mechanical, electronically controlled, focal-plane shutter

•Image playback: Single image, Single image + image-recording information, Histogram, Index, Magnified view, Rotate, Slide show

•ISO: 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12,800)

•Battery: LP-E6 battery pack / 1000-shot battery life @ 73°F, autofocus

•Direct printing via PictBridge-compatible printers

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 5.8" W x 4.4" H x 2.9" D

•Weight: 28.9 oz

Canon EOS 7D Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Discover the next dimension in high-performance, semi-professional photography from Canon with the EOS 7D dSLR camera. While a CMOS image sensor captures detailed, 18.0-megapixel still shots, dual DIGIC 4 image processors serve up high-speed imaging, including 8.0 fps continuous shooting. An advanced viewfinder and 3.0" LCD viewscreen deliver exceptional compositional control, and the ability to record RAW images enhances creative potential when editing. Finally, experience HD video recording with the control of a dSLR thanks to the EOS 7D's ability to record Full HD 1080p video. This EOS 7D kit includes the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, offering versatile wide-angle to telephoto performance.

Redefining EOS with more speed, more detail, and serious performance

You're used to associating Canon's EOS digital SLR cameras with the height of advanced, high-performance digital photography. But it's time to expand your expectations. With the EOS 7D, Canon redefines digital SLR photography with a new class of features. Providing a foundation for its impressive feature set, the EOS 7D combines a large, 18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS image sensor with dual DIGIC 4 image processors. Not only does a megapixel-capture resolution as high as 18.0 allow you to capture an incredible level of photographic detail, but it also makes it possible to enlarge and crop photos well beyond 8" x 10" prints without sacrificing any clarity or resolution. Further, the use of a CMOS sensor — as opposed to a CCD sensor — dramatically reduces visual noise for remarkably smooth images. And then, the EOS 7D's pairing of two DIGIC 4 image processors adds a variety of shooting features to your repertoire, including an incredible 8.0 fps continuous-shooting mode, ideal for shooting action sequences. Dual DIGIC 4 processors also deliver a Face Detection Live Mode, an Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Lens Peripheral Optimization for semi-professional-level shooting. Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Optical versatility

Shooting conditions are never consistent. In fact, there's no such thing as a "normal" shooting condition. Further, your subject and creative intent are constantly changing, too. Accordingly, there's no way a single lens can meet all of your practical and creative needs. This is one of the main reasons dSLR cameras are so much more versatile than point-and-shoot digital cameras — dSLRs allow you to swap out lenses based on your current needs. Helping get you started with a single lens that is versatile in-and-of itself, this Canon EOS 7D kit includes an EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. Offering a zoom range from 28mm to 135mm, this lens delivers both wide-angle and telephoto shooting capabilities. Further, built-stabilization technology ensures clear, stable, and blur-free images, whether you're shooting in low-light conditions or are zoomed in using the telephoto capability.

The ideal view (times two)

Image sensors, processors, autofocus systems, and megapixel resolutions aside, two of a dSLR's most important tools are its viewfinder and viewscreen. Sure, all of a dSLR's other components are essential to capturing a photographic image, but the viewfinder and viewscreen are your mediums of composition. Without these, you'd might as well be shooting with your eyes closed. But keep 'em open, because the EOS 7D brings you a clear, versatile, and functional view of your subject. When composing each shot, choose between the eye-level pentaprism viewfinder or the 3.0" LCD viewscreen, both of which offer 100% coverage of your subject area. Further, the viewfinder offers visual autofocus, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, flash, image, and composition information, all of which can also be viewed on the LCD viewscreen at the touch of a button. Finally, the LCD's Live View functionality eliminates the delay between what you see on the viewscreen and what the image sensor captures when you press the shutter, serving up the same visual responsiveness you enjoy when using the optical viewfinder. Experience wide compositional control with the EOS 7D from Canon.

Remember your director's chair

Imagine shooting Full HD video with a dSLR's level of control. With the EOS 7D from Canon, this isn't a stretch of the imagination. This Canon EOS dSLR is capable of shooting Full HD 1080p video, HD 1280 x 720p video, and VGA 640 x 480 video. Beyond shooting mere video clips, however, the EOS 7D delivers enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates, and adaptive exposure compensation. That is, everything necessary in a professional movie-making tool. By shooting HD video with a large, advanced CMOS, the EOS 7D is able to take full advantage of the imaging characteristics found on dSLR cameras but absent on most digital camcorders. Select different recording sizes or frame-rate modes. Manually control exposure and focus. Edit in-camera. All at the touch of a button — the EOS 7D sports a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording lever with start/stop button that allows you to start filming fast. Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

RAW creative freedom

If you're seriously considering a digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 7D, that can only mean one thing: you want nothing less than complete creative freedom over your photography experience. While a dSLR's manual controls are important for creative freedom in the field, you need the same level of control back at home in the editing studio. Here's where image formatting comes into play. While the EOS 7D does allow you to record images in JPEG format for convenient, compact, near-universal use, it also offers a second formatting option: RAW. Free of the compression given to JPEG files, RAW-formatted images are not only clearer but they also allow you complete creative freedom during the editing process. Further, if you want the best of both worlds, the EOS 7D is capable of recording in JPEG and RAW, simultaneously. Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Formidable features

As a serious or semi-professional photographer, you're looking for serious, semi-professional performance from a dSLR. Most often, this means high-performance digital-imaging capabilities and broad manual/creative control. However, you also know that sometimes specific shooting conditions require you to pay more attention to your subject than to camera settings, and you need advanced autofocus and auto-exposure performance. The Canon EOS 7D delivers on all counts. First, a TTL-CT-SIR autofocus-dedicated CMOS sensor with an 19-point all cross-type autofocus system is capable of handling the most demanding focus situations effortlessly. The EOS 7D's high-speed microcomputers use advanced algorithms to ensure the fastest, most accurate AF performance under a variety of conditions. Further, the EOS 7D's autofocus modes can be customized to suit any situation. Second, iFCL metering with a 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor complements the AF system, taking into account color and luminosity around AF points. The metering sensor's color measurement function minimizes exposure and focus errors caused by different light sources and stabilizes exposure in situations where light changes. Truly formidable. Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

How 'bout a little more versatility?

Let's be honest: "ideal" shooting conditions simply do not exist. Not only are well and fully lit situations rare, they rarely make for very interesting photographs. The most creative and expressive shots capture bright, wind-swept snow scenes, or dim, shadowy dusk or indoor settings. Imagine snapping a birthday photo of your daughter about to blow the candles out with all the lights on in the dining room. So much for the warm glow of candle light on her face. Equipping you to shoot confidently and successfully in bright or low-light situations without sacrificing the finest of detail, the Canon EOS 7D offers an ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6,400 that can be expanded all the way up to ISO 12,800.

Bring on the adventure

Chances are you don't plan to shoot every photo you take with the Canon EOS 7D inside a climate-controlled studio somewhere. Heck no. You plan to take it with you on every variety of outdoor adventure. As such, you do run the risk of encountering water and dust in your travels. Good thing, then, that Canon has designed the EOS 7D with a lightweight and rigid magnesium body with seals designed to resist both water and dust. Now, should you happen to expose the camera's interior to dust when swapping out lenses, the EOS 7D offers automatic and manual dust-removal systems that clean dust from the low-pass filter in just a matter of seconds. Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Lens compatibility

The Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera body is compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Product advisory

Canon reports that under specific conditions, some images captured using the EOS 7D's continuous shooting mode may contain barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame. Currently, a Firmware update correcting this issue is available for download at usa.canon.com. The Firmware Version 1.1.0 update is intended for EOS 7D cameras with the Firmware Version 1.0.9. Cameras already featuring Version 1.1.0 do not experience this phenomenon nor require an update.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Canon EOS 7D kit: EOS 7D digital SLR body, EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, Eyecup Eg, Wide neck strap (EW-EOS7D), Stereo A/V cable (AVC-DC400ST), USB interface cable (IFC-200U), Battery pack (LP-E6), Battery charger (LC-E6), EOS Digital Solution Disk, and software instruction manual.

Comparison Specifications

•Maximum pixels: 18.0 megapixels (effective) / 19.0 megapixels (total)

•Memory: Compact Flash card (Type I and II) / UDMA-compliant CF cards

•Lens: EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens / 16 lens elements in 12 groups / Built-in stabilization / Inner focusing system / 1.6' min. focusing distance / 72mm filter size

•Shooting modes (picture style): Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful / Monochrome / User-defined 1-3

•Flash: Built-in, auto pop-up flash / E-TTL II autoflash / 3-sec recycling time / Flash exposure compensation of ±3 stops

•Movie mode: Full HD video recording / 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p, 25p) / 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) / 640 x 480 (60p, 50p)

•Manual custom: Manual focus / Manual AF point selection / Manual exposure / Manual exposure compensation / Manual focusing / Manual brightness adjustment

•Viewscreen: Intelligent 3.0" TFT LCD display with Live View / 100% coverage, 170° viewing angle / 920,000 dots

•Digital interfaces: 1 USB v2.0 port / 1 mini-HDMI out / 1 video out terminal (NTSC/PAL)

Additional Specifications

•Dual DIGIC 4 image processors

•Image sensor: Large, single-plate CMOS sensor / 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)

•Continuous shooting: 8.0 fps / 126-image max, JPEG / 15-image max, RAW / 6-image max, RAW+JPEG

•Autofocus: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor / 19-point all cross-type autofocus system

•iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor

•Recording formats: JPEG, RAW, sRAW, mRAW, RAW+JPEG (still) / MOV H.264 (video), LPCM (audio)

•Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism / 100% coverage / 1.0x magnification / 22mm eyepoint

•Automatic Sensor cleaning

•Magnesium body

•Compatible lenses: Canon EF and EF-S lenses

Manufacturer Specifications

•Image processing: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, Auto White Balance

•Viewfinder information: AF / Exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering / Flash / Image / Composition / Battery check

•Face Detection

•Working temperature/humidity ranges: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) / 85% humidity or less

•Metering: Evaluative (still) / Center-weighted average (video)

•Shutter: 1/8000 sec - 30 sec / Vertical-travel, mechanical, electronically controlled, focal-plane shutter

•Image playback: Single image, Single image + image-recording information, Histogram, Index, Magnified view, Rotate, Slide show

•ISO: 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12,800)

•Battery: LP-E6 battery pack / 1000-shot battery life @ 73°F, autofocus

•Direct printing via PictBridge-compatible printers

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 5.8" W x 4.4" H x 2.9" D

•Weight: 28.9 oz

Canon EOS 7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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Nikon D300S 18-200mm 12.3-megapixel black digital SLR camera with 18-200mm lens

Exceptional performance - exactly what you'd expect from a flagship Nikon digital SLR camera. While a 3.0" LCD viewscreen lets you compose shots in real time with Live View technology, the viewfinder delivers 100% coverage of your subject. Look to a Multi-CAM 5300X Auto Focus module for 51- and 11- point auto focus, and to 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering for unmatched exposure accuracy. Oh, and should you ever tire of capturing exceptional 12.3-megapixel still shots, the D300S's D-Movie mode lets you record high definition 720p video with stereo audio. Finally, an included 18-200mm DX-NIKKOR zoom lens with VR image stabilization delivers wide-angle to full-telephoto shooting capability. Nikon D300S 18-200mm

Exceptional. Period.

Whether you're a professional photographer or a serious amateur, you're a veteran of the digital SLR format. Like any artist, you're still looking to grow, to further develop your skills and your craft. And as with any medium, part of growth requires the proper tools. Enter the D300S dSLR from Nikon. This flagship DX-format dSLR equips you with a diverse array of advanced photographic tools, ensuring that you realize your creative vision. A Multi-CAM 3500X Auto Focus sensor module is able to deliver an exceptionally wide area of AF coverage with superior accuracy and speed thanks to selectable 51- and 11- point auto focus. While a durable shutter unit and robust magnesium-alloy body deliver rugged performance even in extreme environments, dual memory card support for Compact Flash and Secure Digital memory offers functional versatility. Further, a 100%-coverage viewfinder ensures accurate composition. And if you'll remember, we said that the D300S is a flagship Nikon dSLR, which means that as far as exceptional features go, this is only the beginning. Nikon D300S 18-200mm

Real-time composition with Live View

The rear LCD viewscreens found on dSLR cameras are great tools for reviewing and sharing your recent shots. With standard dSLRs, however, you can only preview the shot you are about to take — there will always be a lag time between what you see on the rear LCD and the image that the camera captures. This occurs because the camera must re-route the information about what the lens sees from the LCD circuitry to the image sensor. As a seasoned photographer, such limitations are not acceptable. Good thing, then, that the D300S from Nikon is not a standard dSLR. Sure, the D300S's 3.0" color LCD viewscreen offers an ample platform for reviewing and sharing photos, but its real advantage is its Live View functionality. Live View technology eliminates the lag time suffered by other dSLRs: when you press the shutter, the image sensor captures the exact same image you're viewing on the LCD . . . in real time. Greater speed, responsiveness, and accuracy for heightened creative control.

Lights, camera . . . High definition!

You know the D300 as a high-performance, high-detail, high-speed digital camera. But this Nikon SLR has a secret identity . . . it's an HD video camera, too. Expand your creative horizons with the D300S's D-Movie mode, which allows you to record video up to a 1280 x 720 resolution at 24 frames-per-second. Back at home, you can use the built-in HDMI output to watch your HD footage on your big-screen HDTV. Nikon D300S 18-200mm

The right equipment

Many dSLR cameras are sold as "body only" units, meaning that you have to make a second purchase to get a lens that lets you experience your new investment's full potential. Nikon's D300S, on the other hand, offers you an 18mm - 200mm NIKKOR lens, delivering wide-angle to full-telephoto performance. Further, the D300S's zoom lens includes integrated VR image stabilization. Factors ranging from the excitement of the shot to unstable shooting conditions can result in minor camera shake that can produce blurry photos. VR image stabilization counteracts vibration both inside the lens and in the camera's viewfinder, ensuring that you compose and capture flawless photos. Finally, the D300S is compatible with a variety of interchangeable lenses, allowing you to diversify your photographic toolbox.

The detail, speed, and performance of Nikon

Realism and detail are synonymous. And when it comes to detail, Nikon's D300 digital SLR camera body delivers. The EXPEED image-processing system combines with a 12.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, producing finely detailed images, superb color reproduction, and rich tonal gradation, all with minimal visual noise. The advanced processing speed offered by the EXPEED system makes it possible for the D300 to offer a seven-frame-per-second continuous-shooting capability. You can capture multiple frames of a fast-action subject, ensuring that you catch the ideal shot. Further, Nikon's 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II system teams up with an exclusive Scene Recognition System to evaluate each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy. Active D-Lighting restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast exposures, while extended ISO sensitivity further improves performance when shooting under low-light conditions or using fast-shutter speeds to freeze action.

A dark room in the field

There's no need to wait to get home before editing your new set of photos. Thanks to a long list of in-camera image-editing functions, the Nikon D5000 lets you fine-tune your shots in the field. Trim, straighten, correct red eye, or adjust color balance. You can even adjust D-Lighting and filter effects, or apply monochrome or fisheye effects. And this is just the beginning. Nikon D300S 18-200mm

The white-glove test

Hopefully you weren't raised by an evil great aunt who made you ceaselessly clean every corner of her enormous mansion, subjecting each and every surface to a white-gloved inspection. Well, just as dust was the bane of your (fictitious) great aunt's existence, so too is dust the sworn enemy of photography. All it takes is a single fleck of dust on a lens or mirror to ruin an otherwise perfect shot. Impeding the accumulation of dust on its image-sensor device, the Nikon D300S sports an Integrated Dust Reduction System. When powering the camera on or off, the low-pass filter automatically vibrates, using precise ultrasonic frequencies to release any image-degrading dust that may adhere to it. A dust-free image sensor ensures helps you achieve the results you're shooting for. Nikon D300S 18-200mm

Compatible lenses

The following Nikon lenses are compatible with the D300S: DX NIKKOR lenses; Type G, D, and other AF NIKKOR lenses with built-in autofocus motor; (IX NIKKOR lenses are not supported); Type AI-P NIKKOR lenses.

Included with purchase

Rechargeable Li-ion battery (EN-EL9), Quick charger (MH-18a), Eyepiece cap (DK-5), Rubber eyecup (DK-23), USB cable (UC-E4), Audio/video cable (EG-D2), Camera strap (AN-DC4), Monitor cover (BM-8), Body cap (BF-1A), Accessory shoe cover (BS-1), and Software suite CD-ROM.

Comparison Specifications

•Maximum pixels: 12.3 megapixels (effective) / 23.6x15.8mm DX-format CMOS image sensor

•Memory: 1 CompactFlash slot / 1 SD/SDHC slot

•Zoom power: 18mm-200mm DX-NIKKOR zoom lens with VR image stabilization

•Flash modes: Front-curtain sync / Slow sync / Rear-curtain sync / Red-eye reduction with slow sync

•Movie mode: HD 1280 x 720, 24fps movie capture / Stereo audio recording / Stop-motion movie / D-Movie

•Manual custom: Manual exposure / Manual focus / Manual flash control / Manual white balance

•Viewscreen: 3.0" (diagonal) color LCD monitor / Live View shooting / 170° viewing angle / Brightness adjustment / 230,000 dots

•Digital interface: Hi-speed USB 2.0 (mini-B) / HDMI v1.3a output / NTSC, PAL

Additional Specifications

•Continuous shooting mode: 7 frames per second

•Autofocus system: Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 51 or 11 areas

•Exposure modes: Programmed Auto / Shutter Priority / Aperture-Priority / Manual

•Exposure-metering system: 1005-pixel RGB sensor, 3D Color Matrix Metering II / Variable center weighted / Spot

•Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder / 100% coverage / 0.94x magnification / 19.5mm eyepoint

•EXPEED image processing system / Active D-Lighting

•Integrated dust-reduction system

•In-camera editing: Trim, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Filter Effects, Monochrome, Red-eye correction, Small Picture, Side-by-Side, Resize, Edit Movie

•Construction: Durable shutter unit / Magnesium-alloy body

•Playback functions: Full frame, Thumbnail, Zoom, Slideshow, Histogram, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation, Movie playback with sound

Manufacturer Specifications

•Scene Recognition System

•Shutter speed: 30 sec - 1/8000 sec

•Image-storage system: JPEG / 12 or 14-bit NEF (RAW) / NEF (RAW) lossless compressed, compressed, uncompressed / Uncompressed TIFF

•Exposure compensation: ±5V in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV

•Exposure bracketing / White-balance bracketing

•Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

•Extended ISO sensitivity: ISO 200 - 3200

•Built-in flash

•Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds

•Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (EN-EL3e) / 950-shot capacity

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions (body only): 5.8" W x 4.5" H x 2.9" D

•Weight (body only): 1.8 lbs (without battery, memory card, or monitor cover)

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Sony DSLRA900 BODY 24.6-megapixel black Alpha series digital SLR camera body

With the Sony DSLR-A900 digital SLR camera body, you're setting the foundation for a whole new photographic experience. The 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS image sensor offers an impressive 24.6-megapixel capture resolution, and combines with the SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilizer to deliver shots that are incredibly detailed and clear. Dual BIONZ image processors allow you to shoot ultra-low-noise images, even at 5 frames per second. Customize each shot with Intelligent Preview technology and then share your photos on your HDTV using the HDMI output.

Professional photography captures every detail

With the DSLRA900 digital SLR camera body from Sony, it'd be pretty hard to miss a detail. First, the 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS image sensor is approximately 2.35 times larger than the sensor found on many DSLR cameras. The resulting larger capture area improves wide-angle performance and tightens depth-of-field control for professional performance. Second, the DSLRA900's 24.6-megapixel resolution maximizes the resolving power of your lens, delivering sharper, higher-contrast, more detailed photos. The DLSRA900 defines detail. Sony DSLRA900 BODY

A steady shot, no matter the situation, no matter the lens

Many a "perfect shot" has fallen victim to a common culprit — cold temperatures, adrenaline, anything that causes hand shake. Building on years of expertise, Sony has developed the world's first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full-frame DSLR. The SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilizer actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. The compensation effect is equal to as many as four shutter-speed steps, giving you more creative freedom when shooting in low light. Further, because SteadyShot INSIDE technology is integrated into the DSLRA900's body, it works with all compatible Sony Alpha system lenses.

For when you're in the thick of the action

As a seasoned photographer, you know that sometimes, when the conditions are just right, you need to be able to shoot faster than you can press the shutter button. Imagine: a breakaway at a sporting event, wildlife darting through the trees, a fireworks display. Featuring dual BIONZ image processors, the Sony Alpha DSLRA900 is able to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise at a continuous shooting rate of 5 frames per second. Sony DSLRA900 BODY

The ultimate view

Your ability to see your subject is crucial to composing and exposing the perfect shot. Sony's Alpha DSLRA900 offers both a clear view of any subject and advanced technologies for customizing a shot's exposure, whether before or after the shot. First, the DSLRA900's ultra-bright, 100% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder provides you with amazing clarity and high optical performance for tighter focus control. Further, it offers viewfinder magnification of 0.74x, allowing you to see an image nearer to its actual size, as well as 100% field coverage for detailed framing work. Second, the 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD viewscreen offers stunning detail for both reviewing and correcting images right on the camera. Finally, Intelligent Preview gives you the ability to see the effects of manual adjustments to exposure value, shutter speed, aperture, dynamic range, and white balance before you even take the shot. Take the ideal shot the first time. Sony DSLRA900 BODY

The ideal gallery

There's no better place to show off all the great shots from your latest photographic adventure than on your HDTV. With direct HDMI output, the DSLRA900 lets you view and share your photos in breathtaking clarity and detail on your HDTV. If you're using a PhotoTV-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTV, the HDTV's display will automatically optimize display settings to display your pictures in a way that more closely matches the natural look of printed photographs. Sony DSLRA900 BODY

Dual memory slots

Giving you versatile options when choosing image-storage media, the DSLRA900 sports dual memory-card slots. Each slot supports both CompactFlash media and Memory Stick Duo memory cards.

Ready for any adventure

You need a camera body that's ready to go as far as you are to find the perfect shot. The Sony DSLRA900's die-cast magnesium-alloy shell provides a rugged, durable camera body that is surprisingly lightweight. Further, sealed viewfinder optics and rubber gasket surrounds on all buttons, dials, and switches help resist the entry of dust and moisture into the camera, allowing for safe use in a variety of environments. Finally, the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides long-lasting performance, capturing up to 880 images on a single charge. Sony DSLRA900 BODY

Comparison Specifications

•Max pixels: 24.6 megapixels

•Memory: Dual card slots / Accepts CompactFlash® and Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)

•Shooting modes: Standard / vivid / neutral / clear / deep / light / portrait / landscape / sunset / night view / autumn / black and white / sepia

•Flash modes: Auto / fill-flash / rear flash sync / high-speed snyc / wireless off-camera flash (No built-in flash)

•Manual custom: Manual focus

•Viewscreen: 3.0" TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD / 921,000 pixels

•Digital interface: 1 HDMI output / 1 USB 2.0

Additional Specifications

•Image sensor: 35mm full-frame Exmor&trade CMOS image sensor / RGB primary-color filter

•Image stabilization: Steady Shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization

•Intelligent Preview function

•Dual noise-reduction processing

•Dust- and moisture-resistant design

•Viewfinder: Optical / TTL / 0.74x / 100% coverage of 35mm full-frame area

•Processor" Dual BIONZ™ processors

•Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-MF500H) / capacity: approximately 880 pictures

Manufacturer Specifications

•Burst mode: 5fps maximum

•White balance: Auto / daylight / shade / cloudy / tungsten / fluorescent / flash / ±3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control

•AF illuminator light with built-in LED

•Multi-pattern measuring: Switchable / 40-segment honeycomb pattern / center-weighted / spot

•Auto Focus: TTL phase detection / dual-cross 9-point AF with 10 assist points / single-shot AF / automatic AF / continuous AF / direct

•Manual focus: Wide focus / spot focus / local focus

•Shutter speed: 1/8000 second - 30 seconds / bulb

•Lens mount: Interchangeable A-mount

•Operating-system compatibility: Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional, Vista / Macintosh OS X v10.1.3 or later

•Supplied software: Image Data Converter SR / Image Data Lightbox SR / Remote Camera Control / Picture Motion Browser (Windows only)

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 6.18" W x 4.63" H x 3.25" D

•Weight: Approximately 2 lbs

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Canon XH-A1S Professional high definition camcorder

With the XH-A1S, Canon delivers a professional high definition camcorder for under four grand. Capture true HD 1080 images with your choice of frame rates with a 20x HD zoom lens and DIGIC DV II HD image processing. You get total image control and enhancement features, powerful software, and even two ways to capture still images.

Canon 20x HD L-Series zoom lens

HD image quality starts with the optics, and the XHA1S delivers the many benefits of Canon's world-renowned lens technologies. The Genuine Canon 20x HD video zoom lens is a professional L-Series lens, incorporating Fluorite and Ultra-Low-Dispersion elements. This state-of-the-art design ensures outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction, delivering image quality throughout the entire zoom range unmatched by conventional optics. The 20x zoom covers an exceptionally wide and useful range of focal lengths, from 32.6 - 650mm (35mm photography equivalent). Canon's Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) uses a gyro sensor to detect camera movement and activate the Lens Shift System to continuously compensate for shake and jitter. the 20x HD video zoom lens on the XHA1S incorporates Canon's Super-Range IS Technology, which further improves low-frequency vibration control by using two detection methods (gyro and vector). The image at the CCD sensor is analyzed, providing additional feedback to the lens shift element for even greater compensation and precision. The result is highly reliable camera shake correction, even at long focal lengths, without any image degradation. The Focus, Zoom, and Manual Iris rings provide the "feel" of a professional broadcast lens. It allows fine, smooth adjustment in 1/8th-stop increments manually. The XHA1S provides superb response, enabling zoom speed control by varying the angle of rotation of the zoom ring with a High-Speed Zoom Mode. Zoom speed can be variable or constant with 16 possible speed level settings, all accessible by using the lens barrel ring, the control on the camera's grip, or the control on the camera's handle. Zoom control is not only more accessible, but much smoother than ever before. Programmable lens presets enable repetitive focus and zoom actions to be memorized for instant recall. Canon XH-A1S

3CCD system and DIGIC DV II HD image sensor

A sophisticated 3CCD design employs separate native 16:9 sensors for each primary color. With 1.67 million pixels (1440 x 1080) per sensor, the effective pixel count of the XHA1S is significantly higher than that of comparable HD camcorders. Canon's superior design thus delivers outstanding picture quality at 1080 HD resolution. It further ensures highly accurate color with wide dynamic range and virtually no color noise. Engineered and manufactured by Canon, the DIGIC Digital Signal Processing Chip (DSP) uses proprietary algorithms and architecture to deliver the highest image quality at the highest operating speeds. The latest-generation DIGIC DV II HD Processor is designed for HD video, operating at 1440 x 1080 pixels with 4:2:2 color sampling. A new hybrid noise reduction system uses dual processes to improve image clarity in monotone and shadow areas. Color reproduction has also been improved, especially in skin tone areas and with dark and light scenes. The DSP also enables high-quality still image recording in either video or digital camera color spaces. Canon XH-A1S

True HD 1080 capture

The XHA1S captures true 1080 High-Definition video, providing images of stunning clarity. Moreover, the frame rate is selectable: capture and output video in 60i, 30F, or 24F as needed to deliver spectacular clarity or evoke the look and feel of film and episodic TV. A 50i/25F option is available, requiring modification at a Canon Service Center. Modified cameras offer the option of switching to 50i or 60i capture in HD mode and PAL or NTSC compatibility in SD modes. You might be happy to know that the XHA1 includes 4:3 output capability, which is highly useful in field situations where a widescreen monitor is not available for viewing 16:9 footage. The "letterboxed" 16:9 image output enables the entire frame to be viewed on a standard-definition 4:3 set. Canon XH-A1S

Instant AF and built-in ND filters

Instant AF is Canon's next-generation autofocus technology. A new external sensor works in combination with Canon's proven high-performance internal AF system to dramatically reduce focusing time and increasing accuracy, even in log-light or high brightness situations. Focusing performance is also much improved with difficult subjects. The high resolution of HD video makes focus more critical than ever, and Canon's Instant AF helps videographers capture HD images with expert precision. Another handy feature on the XHA1S is built-in Neutral Density (ND) filters. Two built in ND filters (1/6 and 1/32) reduce exposure by two or five stops for added image control. They can be used, for example, when shooting bright, sunlit exteriors or to decrease depth of field for a more dramatic, cinematic look. A focus distance readout in the viewfinder assists in setting manual focus.

Connectivity and audio recording

The XHA1S includes a full complement of input and output ports to meet just about any interface requirement. Two XLR mic/line audio inputs accommodate professional balanced connections. Also provided are industry standard connectors, including component (HD/SD) and composite video outputs (BNC/RCA), and IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port, a LANC terminal, and a headphone jack. Individual audio level controls, switchable 20 dB mic attenuation, 12 dB mic gain boost, and various monitoring options provide full control over the sound as it is recorded. They even include switchable phantom power (+48V) to eliminate the need for any external power supply with direct mic input. An external microphone holder is provided for on-camera mounting and for an optional professional shotgun microphone. Canon XH-A1S

High resolution widescreen EVF and LCD

With both an EVF and an LCD, the XHA1S provides a choice of precise, informative displays for image composition and data readout. The 0.57" widescreen EVF is approximately 269,000 pixels. The separate 2.8" widescreen LCD also provides a clear, high-resolution image with approximately 207,000 pixels. You can choose from 22 levels of displayed shooting data, including an image-only setting that hides all information overlay. Two focusing aids are available: peaking, which highlights the edges of in-focus areas; and magnifying, which provides a 2x enlargement of the central portion of the screen. With the Zebra Pattern Display, high-brightness portions of the image are displayed as a black-and-white zebra pattern. The sensitivity level can be adjusted from 70 to 100 IRE in 5 IRE-unit increments. The 16:9 color viewfinders include aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats, including 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1, and 2.35:1. Also, 80 and 90 percent picture and title safe areas can be superimposed. Other available overlays include a center crosshair mark, horizontal level marker, and grid. Canon XH-A1S

Total image control

By giving you total control over more than 23 independently adjustable variables, the XHA1S enables the capture of the perfect look in HD. You can select automatic gain control or one of 3 preset gains (low, medium, or high), which can be assigned values from -3 dB to +36 dB. Numerous white balance modes are provided to ensure color accuracy in a variety of shooting situations. The automatic modes use a high-precision 128-segment through-the-lens metering system. You can also customize white balance settings. Four Knee settings (Auto, High, Middle, Low) provide a choice of dynamic range (knee point) adjustment in the highlight areas to control overexposure when shooting high-brightness subjects. The High setting enables high-key shooting, while the Low setting provides maximum protection from overexposure. There's Gamma control, Master Pedestal, Setup Level, Sharpness adjustment, Horizontal Detail Frequency and a variety of noise reduction settings to accommodate numerous shooting situations and desired image qualities. As if that's not already a load of customization functions, there's also Color Matrix to adjust the color during the shooting, making the footage resemble film or even for images being transferred to film. There's adjustable Color Gain/Phase, and Master Red, Blue, and Green Gain settings, each independently adjustable. Six Color Matrixes, each adjustable from -50 to +50, provide even finer color control capability by altering two of the three primaries. With the XHA1S, you can create your own customized masterpiece. Canon XH-A1S

Image enhancement and program AE

The XHA1S provides advanced features that improve image viewability and maximize visual appeal. Skin Detail mode minimizes imperfections, such as blemishes and wrinkles, without removing detail in other areas of the image. Three intensity levels are provided, and an alternating zebra pattern in the viewfinder simplifies the process of selecting the desired area for the effect. Sky Detail can be used to enhance outdoor footage by removing unwanted detail and noise in the sky. Clear Scan eliminates the flicker and black bands that usually result when shooting a computer or other CRT screen. Frequency is adjustable from 50.2 Hz to 200.3 Hz to accommodate a wide variety of monitors. To help capture images, there are seven programmed Auto Exposure modes to simplify the selection of camera settings for a variety of everyday and special shooting situations. There's Easy Recording and Auto, along with Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual. Spotlight automatically adjusts exposure for optimum results when the subject is illuminated by a concentrated light source, and Night uses a slower shutter speed to enable capture as ambient light levels begin to fall. Canon XH-A1S

Small in size, large on customization functions

The XHA1S has a lightweight, compact design that employs an internal battery compartment. Size, therefore is not materially affected by the battery used. The compartment will house any BP-900 series battery or DC coupler. The reduced size and weight make the XHA1S easily transportable and maneuverable -- major advantages for location work and specialized "tight-space" shooting, often making it possible to capture footage not possible with larger cameras. The unmatched customization capability built into the XHA1S makes it exceptionally versatile and flexible. The customization features enables the XHA1S to be precision-tailored for different environments, different users, and different jobs. In all, there are 23 image adjustment, 22 display option, and 21 custom function settings that define the camera's performance and operating characteristics. Groups of these settings can be saved and exported to other XHA1S camcorders using an SD memory card or Canon's Console software (included) Up to 9 sets of customized image adjustments can be stored in the camera's internal memory for instant recall. In addition, two Custom Keys can be programmed to provide instant access to a number of shooting functions to suit the user or the particular application. Canon XH-A1S

Great still photography, too

In addition to the capture and recording of motion video, the XHA1S can also capture digital still images and store them on a memory card. Still images can be captured at full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution in either video color space or digital camera color space. Still images captured in video color space include time code and camera set-up metadata. Still images captured in digital still color space includes EXiF metadata. Also included are numerous advanced still camera features expected from Canon, such as auto exposure bracketing, selectable metering modes, continuous shooting and the option to use select EOS System Speedlight flashes. With many pre/post production, storyboarding, and continuity applications, still image recording is just another way the XHA1S delivers versatility. The memory card slot on the XHA1S accepts SDHC, SD, and MultiMediaCards (MMC). In addition to storing digital still images taken with the camcorder, memory cards also enable camera-to-camera transfer of custom settings. The accessory shoe on the XHA1S can be used to mount optional accessories. The shoe is compatible with E-TTL II Canon Speedlight flashes (for still photography), such as the EX-series models.

Included with purchase

XHA1S with lens cap, lens hood, compact power adapter, component video cable, stereo video cable, USB cable, wireless controller, shoulder strap, battery pack (BP-950G), SD memory card (16 MB), HDVM-E63PR digital video cassette, eyecup, external microphone holder adjustment band, tripod adapter base. Canon XH-A1S

Comparison Specifications

•20x HD L-series zoom lens, f=4.5-90mm, f/1.6-3.5, Fluorite and UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass elements

•1/3 in. CCD x 3 (horizontal picture shift), approx. 1,670,000 pixels (1440 x 1080)

•2.8 in. wide, 16:9 aspect ratio TFT color LCD screen, approx. 207,000 pixels

•HD/DV special 6-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compatible, both input / output), two XLR MIC/LINE inputs, EVF monitor output terminal, component input/output

•Super-range optical image stabilization

•7 program AE modes: Easy Recording, Auto, Shutter/Aperture Priority, Manual, Spotlight, Night

•Total image control: more than 23 independently adjustable variables

•Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (60i/24F mode, manual mode, 1/4 shutter, F1.6, gain 18 dB), PAL: 0.3 lux (shutter speed 1/3, when 60i/50i is selected)

Additional Specifications

•DIGIC DV II HD image processor

•Comprehensive focus and zoom control

•True HD 1080 capture with choice of frame rates

•Built-in neutral density filters

•Instant AF, TTL autofocus, manual focusing with focus ring

•Shutter speeds: 1/3 to 1/15,000 second, 1/48 second setting in 24F mode

•Audio: individual level controls, switchable 20 dB mic attenuation, 12 dB mic gain boost, various monitoring options

•Image enhancement: skin detail, sky detail, clear scan

•Unique customization features: 23 image adjustment, 22 display option, 21 custom function settings

•Custom presets: up to 9 sets of customized image adjustments, two custom keys

Manufacturer Specifications

•Canon console software included

•Compact and lightweight with internal battery compartment

•Two built-in digital still cameras: video color space or digital camera color space

•Still image sizes: 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels

•Memory card slot accepts SDHC, SD and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Flash accessory shoe

•Zebra pattern display, frame overlays, 4:3 output capability

•White balance: auto, pre-set (indoor, outdoor), custom, color temperature setting

•Microphone: stereo electric condenser microphone, 3.5mm stereo mic-jack, audio in terminals (XLR 3-pin jack, 2 systems)

•Tape format: videocassettes bearing the "HDV" or "miniDV" mark

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 6.4" W x 7.6" H x 15.5" L (excluding lens hood and eyecup)

•Weight (body only): 4.7 lbs. / fully loaded: 5.3 lbs

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Sony HDRAX2000/H

The Sony® HDR-AX2000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the convenience of a non-linear recording format. With 24p Progressive Recording Mode, the HDRAX2000's high-quality, film-like motion lets you realize brilliant scene reproduction. CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color™ provide the HDRAX2000 with the color and gamma range to give your footage a film ambience. Three 1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS image sensors with Exmor™ technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light situations. The 29.5mm to 590mm G-Lens both allows for wider angle shooting and brings the action closer in with a 20x optical zoom. Three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings provide even more flexibility. Yippee!

Welcome to the house of Sony

This isn't prêt-à-porter in a haute couture package. It's full-on top-of-the-line technology. So don't let the couture features at a dress-for-less price influence your purchasing power. That's right. You no longer need to spend 10K to get a studio-quality camera. Advancements in technology plus simple supply and demand economics equals precision equipment at an affordable price. But this isn't just about pinching pennies. It's about you and your creative vision. It's about perfection. So what kind of bang do you get from the HDRAX2000? For starters, film-quality 24p/30p progressive recording. In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDRAX2000 offers a 1080/24p and 1080/30p progressive scan mode that enables shooting with film-like results. How does it work? Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i (using 2-3 pulldown for 24p) and recorded on MemoryStick PRO Duo™ media. Add to this the fact that the HDRAX2000 can capture video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail. (The AVCHD2 codec means it's got Blu-ray written all over it.) Sony HDRAX2000/H

Revolutionizing how filmmaking is perceived

Just like its studio-sized cousins, the HDRAX2000 features three 1/3" Exmor™ CMOS Sensors, each packing a 1,120K total-pixel wallop and each handling one of the color elements—red, green, blue (RGB)—improving the color reproduction of video recordings. As an added bonus, x.v.Color™ technology captures nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate, vivid (i.e. lifelike) color range. In addition, dark scenes can be captured with very low noise thanks to Exmor™ technology that features a new column A/D converter and dual noise reduction that yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio. And, sensor resolution has been optimized and the photosensitive surface area has been maximized thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors in which each sensor is rotated by 45 degrees.

Not ones to not out-do themselves

Uh, in other words, the quality of the HDRAX2000 doesn't stop with HD progressive scanning and CMOS sensors. Those clever folks at Sony developed and employed the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) image-processing technology. EIP rapidly processes the vast amounts of pixel data read from the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ and records blissfully brilliant HD video. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. It handles video data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color space for high-quality signal processing before recording it to the MemoryStick PRO Duo™ media. Combined use of the EIP and 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ imaging system allows the HDRAX2000 camcorder to provide extremely high image quality with a smooth gradation and detailed image reproduction. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Become one with nature without becoming nature's lunch

The HDRAX2000 is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle "G Lens" made from advanced 10-group, 15-element lens material, including "Extra-low Dispersion glass" which reduces chromatic aberration caused by light refraction and produces video with extremely low color fringing. The G Lens is designed for shooting situations that range from wide-open landscape shots to in-your-face close-ups. It also provides a 20x optical zoom (29.5mm-590mm) for those in-the-bear's-face close-ups. The optical zoom takes maximum advantage of the lens performance, so image quality does not suffer even at a zoom ratio of 20x, thus allowing you to faithfully reproduce the subject's impact. (Remember folks: the farther away you are from the bear, the farther the bear's six-inch claws are from your precious visage.) The digital extender increases zoom by 1.5 throughout the range up to 30x at full zoom.

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We just want to make sure you really know what you're getting yourself into here. You know, we want to ensure you make an informed decision. Just because the HDRAX2000 hits all the high notes doesn't mean it's not worth reading on to see what else it has to offer. For example, the HDRAX2000's Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode improves on existing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion, which, in turn, allows the camera to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness. For extra control over image expression, Cinematone Gamma™ technology is used to deepen the color and Cinematone Color to recreate film-quality tones. Cinematone Gamma™ also allows you to quickly set up and load a gamma curve with contrast characteristics similar to a film gamma curve. You can also gain more color control in extreme settings by utilizing the three built-in neutral density filters that adjust the amount of light entering the image sensor through the lens. In glaring sunlight these filters give you more flexibility in choosing the shutter speed and aperture settings for superior creative control. Depending on shooting conditions, the you can chose from Clear, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64 filters. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Winter light at its best

The HDRAX2000 offers superior low-light recording ability with high sensitivity that enables clear shooting of subjects in light as low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain). And the 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD™ with 921K pixel resoultion and widescreen ratio lets creative intuition be your guide by taking the guess-work out of scene composition. The HDRAX2000 is equipped with three independent manual rings (zoom, focus, and IRIS ) for superior control and flexibility while filming. The IRIS ring allows you to adjust the aperture to attain optimal brightness and express beautiful depth-of-field shots. Exposure can also be assigned to the IRIS ring enabling the camera to automatically select the optimal iris, gain, or shutter speed, seamlessly enabling adjustment of exposure. This means that desperately moody beach shot à la Bergman won't be a wash-out.

Professional quality video requires professional quality audio

With the HDRAX2000's dual XLR 3-pin audio jacks, you can provide +48V phantom power to external microphones. Additionally, the grounded connection allows insertion and removal of connectors in live equipment without picking up external signals. Plus, the Active Interface Shoe (AIS) gives you a wealth of audio and video accessory options. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Quality is in the details

Professional quality extras push functionality—and usability—to a whole new limit of easibility:

Zebra display : While you are shooting, you can add a striped pattern to bright areas of the video image and display it in the LCD and viewfinder. You can use this as a rough guide for adjusting brightness, which helps prevent blocked highlights. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Peaking : This feature emphasizes the screen's edge in the LCD and viewfinder, making it easier to adjust the focus. You can change the peaking colour to white, red, or yellow according to the color of the subject, and you can also set the peaking level to high, medium, or low. This feature is handy when shooting with manual focus, because it makes it easy to tell where the focus is currently.

Center marker/guide frame : The LCD and viewfinder feature a center marker that lets you identify the centre of the screen at a glance. You can also display a guide-frame grid on the screen that simplifies the vertical and horizontal alignment of shots. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Color bar : Four types of color bars are available for use. These are convenient for color adjustment when playing back images on a TV or monitor.

Fader : To enhance viewing enjoyment, you can create transitions between scenes by using the White fader or black fader to fade images in and out. Sony HDRAX2000/H

Supplied accessories:

Power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L100)

InfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery (NP-F570)

Wireless Remote Commander® remote control (RMT-845)

Lens hood

Lens cap (built-in lens hood)

Composit A/V cable

Component video cable

Large eye cup

Optional accessories (purchased separately):

VCL-HG0872X high-grade wide conversion lens

VP-72CPK circular polarizing filter kit

SH-L32W LCD hood

NP-F970, NP-F770, NP-F570 InfoLITHIUM® L series batteries

AC-VQ1050D AC adaptor/dual slot quick charger

HVL-20DW2 10W/20W video light

LCS-VCC soft carrying case

VCT-80AV remote control tripod

DLC-HD10P/-HD20P/-HD30P/-HD50P high-speed HDMI cable

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX recording media

Comparison Specifications

•Zoom power: 20x optical / 30x with Digital Extender

•Capture system: 3x 1/3" Exmor™ CMOS sensors with EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)

•View screen: 3.2" Wide Xtra Fine Touch Panel LCD™ display (921k pixels) / 0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD (1,227k pixels) black and white or color

•Digital interfaces: HDMI / S-Video / Video-Audio / Hi-speed mini B USB / Component video (mini-D jack) / 3.5" headphone jack / XLR X2 mic input (LINE, MIC, MIC +48V) / LANC terminal / Remote jack

•Stabilization: Optical with Active Mode

•Shooting modes: 4 default modes: portrait/ cinema/ sunset/ monotone; 6 customizable modes

•Low light performance: As low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain)

•Manual controls: Zoom / Focus / IRIS / Gain / Shutter / White balance

•Still image abilities: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / SD / SDHC

•Remote control: RMT-845

Additional Specifications

•x.v.Color™

•Accessory interface: Active Interface Shoe (cold)

•Fader effects: Black, white

•Picture effects: CinemaTone Gamma™ / CinemaTone Color

•Movie modes: HD: AVCHD / SD: MPEG2

•Exposure: Exposure control assignable to IRIS ring

•Default assignable buttons: Zebra / AE shift / Record review

•Custom assignable buttons: Extended focus / Digital Extender (30x) / Ring rotate/ AE shift / Index mark / SteadyShot / Back light / Spotlight / Fader / Smooth slow record

•More custom assignable buttons: Color bar / Record review / End search / Zebra / Marker / Peaking / Picture Profile / Shot transition

•White Balance: Auto (Intelligent, High, Middle, Low) / Outdoor / Indoor / One-push (A/B)

Manufacturer Specifications

•Storage: Dual media slots

•Video resolution: Full HD 1920x1080; Video actual : 3x 1,1040K (16:9) each (red, green, blue)

•Recording and playback times: HD: 180 min (32GB FX Mode) / 235 min (32GB FH Mode) / 435 min (32GB HQ Mode) / 750 min (32GB LP Mode); SD: 475min (32GB HQ Mode)

•Lens type: G lens

•35mm equivalent: 29.5 - 590mm (16:9) / 36.1 - 722mm (4:3)

•Aperture : f1.6-3.4

•Shutter speed: 1/60 - 1/2000 (60i); 1/30 - 1/2000 (30p); 1/48 - 1/2400 (24p)

•Video format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD; SD: MPEG-2 PS

•Video recording system : Real-time HD codec engine, HDV/DV recording

•Video signal : NTSC color / EIA standards

Dimensional Specifications

•Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz.

•Dimensions: 6.86 W x 13.5 D x 7.76 H

Sony HDRAX2000/H Warranty Details

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

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Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB HDD Handycam Full HD digital camcorder

Take your home recording to the next level with this Full HD Handycam. It's got a pro-quality G Lens, dual memory card slots (plus built-in 240GB of built-in memory), and a 3.5-inch diagonal touch screen. Plus it's got awesome extras like Intelligent Auto modes, Golf Shot mode, and My Menu custom menu system. You'll love it. Sony HDR-XR550V

Lost? Not any more . . .

With the Sony HDR-XR550V, you'll never be lost again. This smart camcorder has a built-in GPS receiver, so you can view your location on the 3.5" (diagonal) touchscreen. And since this screen, unlike that of most camcorders, has about 920,000 dots, clarity won't be an issue in reading your map. Not only can you use it as a personal locator, though, this camera allows you to "tag" your location so that you can view where your footage was taken once it's uploaded to the computer, or even to find all the clips taken at a certain location! Sony HDR-XR550V

Forget your memory!

So you went to the play almost an hour early to get a good vantage point for filming. You set up the tripod to ensure that you capture every line with an inhumanly-steady hand. You charged the battery to ensure you'd capture everything from the moment the curtain lifts to the final bows. You're really excited to show your friends and family the footage once the play is over. The auditorium quiets, the lights dim, and a single spotlight shines on the curtain. You press record, and . . . no tape inserted. Well, there goes your whole plan. Luckily with this Sony Handycam, that's not a problem. This brilliant recorder has a built-in 240GB hard drive, so you never have to bother with remembering a recording medium. This massive hard drive can hold over 20 hours of the highest-quality Full HD video, or up to more than 95 hours of HD video on a lower quality setting. In other words, if you forget your memory card at home, you're never out of luck. You can simply record to the video camera's hard drive, then transfer the video to your computer. If you're worried that the memory on the hard drive might not be enough, or prefer the convenience of memory cards, remember that this camera possesses dual Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC card slots, so that's always an option, too. Two words: Disaster. Averted.

G whiz!

When shopping for a camcorder, it's easy to get caught up in all the fancy features the different models have. But while things like the shooting modes it has, zoom power, and extra features like touch screens are all important, some of the basic features, which are also very important, get overlooked. For example, no matter how amazing a camcorder is, if its lens isn't up to par, the footage it shoots won't be either. That's why Sony is proud to proclaim the use of their professional-quality, wide-angle G-Lens in their HDR-XR550V camcorder. This lens is one very important piece of a great shot. Sony HDR-XR550V

Don't miss out!

If you're a professional videographer, it's important to have a camera that gives you creative control over every aspect of every shot you take. But if you're not under the employ of one S. Spielberg, that kind of control can actually be a hindrance. Monkeying with a plethora of settings gets to be a bother when you're just trying to shoot some footage of the family vacation. While you're adjusting the camera, you're missing out on all the action, and by the time you're ready to roll tape, chances are that the action you wanted to record is over. Instead, you want a camera that's easy to use, automatically adjusting the settings for your shot, so you can capture on the go without missing out. And this Handycam delivers. For starters, it's got an impressive set of pre-configured modes. Simply choose the type of shot you're filming and you're ready to record! But sometimes life happens too fast even for scene modes. That's why the HDR-XR550V comes with an Intelligent Auto mode that can analyze your shot and choose the right settings at a moment's notice. Combine Intelligent Auto with the option to power on when you open the LCD, and you're always ready to capture the action — without missing out on the fun.

Fore!

Looking for a competitive edge in your favorite game? Before resorting to drastic measures like steroids, give the HDR-XR550V a shot. This clever camcorder has a mode aptly named "Golf Shot" which captures up to 22 still images over the space of a few seconds. This lets you easily view or even print the pictures individually to view them in a sequence and analyze areas where your swing could use some work. Oh, and while it's called "Golf Shot", it also works great for other sports like tennis, or any fast action. Sony HDR-XR550V

Hold still

Most camcorders these days have still image abilities, and in that aspect, the HDR-XR550V doesn't come up short. But unlike most video cameras, this device's photo capabilities aren't limited to the same resolution as the video it shoots. In fact, this camcorder will take full 12-megapixel photos, a resolution as great as most dedicated digital cameras. You can even take 8.3-megapixel stills while you're recording video. Still not impressed? What if we told you you can capture photos from video you've already taken? Just press the photo capture button while playing your footage to save a snapshot to your memory. It's just that easy! Sony HDR-XR550V

Face it, that's cool

The HDR-XR550V has automatic face detection. This allows it to recognize up to eight faces in your shot and optimize the settings so the people in your clips look like, well, themselves. But in addition to getting natural-looking characters in your video, this camera "gets to know" your subjects, so that it can remember people throughout various takes. That way, when you want to find all the shots with a certain someone in them, it's simple! But this camcorder is so smart that when you're shooting still photos, it even detects when your subject is smiling and snaps the picture, so you get a great view of that person's pearly whites every time you photograph them. Sony HDR-XR550V

That's My Menu!

Nearly all camcorders today use some form of menu system to allow you to access the assorted controls and modes the camera is capable of. And most camcorder menu systems are fairly easy to navigate. But Sony took the menu idea one step further on their HDR-XR550V camcorder. This camcorder has what Sony calls "My Menu". My Menu lets you create your own menu screen with the actions you use most often so you can access your favorite functions of this Handycam faster and easier than ever before.

Welcome to the future . . . of video

Just because you're not filming the next Avatar doesn't mean HD is a waste. After all, you watch wacky reality shows in HD, so why should your family videos be less important? When people watch your next home production, are they going to say "Wow!" or will they ask when it was filmed? The 90's are over, so ditch the grainy look. With the Handycam HDR-XR550V, you can get video up to Full HD 1920 x 1080, the best video resolution that's commercially available. And since it will play at a 60p framerate, footage from this camera will look much smoother than other Full HD cams. Don't think audio was neglected, though. The zoom microphone adds two-channel Dolby Digital sound to your home production. Get with the times; go HD. Sony HDR-XR550V

Steady now

Since camcorders have been invented, there has always been an unavoidable flaw — they require an inhumanly-steady hand to get good footage. So you have the choice of carrying a tripod with you for ALL filming, or sending viewers on a nauseating journey while they watch your footage. Until now, that is. This High Definition Handycam has Sony's Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, so you don't have to worry about the minor, unavoidable movements of your arm when you film without a base. But, the HDR-XR550V has an Active Mode to correct even greater, or worse rather, shakes of the camera.

Comparison Specifications

•Zoom power: 10x optical; 120x digital

•Capture system: 1/2.88" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor

•3.5" Xtra Fine TruBlack LCD touch-panel viewscreen (Approximately 921,000 dots)

•Outputs: Composite A/V, component video, HDMI mini, USB v2.0 Hi-speed

•Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode

•Intelligent Auto shooting modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod

•Minimum illumination: 11 lux (Standard; 1/60 shutter speed); 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter on, 1/30 shutter speed)

•12-megapixel still image capture; 8.3-megapixel dual capture; Photo capture from movie available

Additional Specifications

•Full HD video resolution

•240GB internal hard drive

•Face detection

•Dual Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC card slots

•Dynamic Range Optimizer

•Direct Copy function

•White balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push

•Built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording

•BRAVIA Sync

•Includes PictureMediaBrowser software for Windows

Manufacturer Specifications

•Slide Show Mode

•Scene modes: Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

•x.v.Color

•Smile Shutter technology

•Pro-quality G Lens

•Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode

•Face Indexing

•Golf Shot mode

•My Menu system

•Built-in GPS receiver for footage geotagging

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.88" W x 3.00" H x 5.75" D

•Weight: 20 ounces (with supplied battery)

Sony HDR-XR550V Warranty Details

Limited manufacturers' warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor

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