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Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR Camera Kit (incl EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 non USM Lens Kit)

from: Canon

March 26, 2008
I took this to my trip in Dubai. As a new user of SLR's it took me a little time to get the hang of it, after a short while i was snapping everywhere. The picture quality is breathtaking. Wonderful camera

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Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera - Black (12.1MP, 6x Optical Zoom) 3.0" LCD

from: Canon

September 24, 2007
Have just received my G9 and first impressions are very good. However, the 'get your started' manual is totally inadequate because of its brevity. This means that you have to print out the full manual on the supplied pdf file if you want to use the camera properly. And it is about 270 pages! I would rather pay £5 more for the camera if it was complete with a bound and printed manual.

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Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera - Black (18-55mm Lens Kit)

from: Nikon

December 01, 2006
Nikon have done a fabulous job with the D40. Almost everything about it is right. It is a small camera, so will suit the smaller hands, or if you want to carry less weight. For the prosumer or professional, it is too light, esp. with a larger, heavier lens on the front.

Image quality: 5/5
Features: 4/5
Handling: 4/5
Build: 5/5
Size, weight: 4/5
Lens: 4/5

the only things i would recommend you check out is the lack of a lens motor on the lens mount if you have existing lenses. otherwise, you can use the newer AF-S lenses - they're clearly marked.
also a lack of dedicated hard buttons means that a more serious user of digital SLRs may want to look to the D70s or D80 and ... Read More:

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Lowepro Rezo 160 Shoulder Bag For Digital SLR & 1-2 Lenses - Black

from: Lowepro

March 17, 2006
initially saw the bag in one of the electrical chain stores - over priced obviously, then i saw it on good old faithful amazon. needing a decent bag for my kit, EOS 450D, i thought why not. i was somewhat sceptical about the phrase 'for digital SLR & 1-2 lenses. being a man of chance and a regular on amazon i thought why not. when it arrived i immediately placed the camera and all accessories- with space to spare- in the bag. for the price i would definately recommend it. the bag has all kinds of compartments for any other accessories you may want to carry along. it even comes with a rain-coat !! when i slung it on my shoulder i had to check it was actually there and to top it all it dont't look half bad.

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Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera - Black (AF-S 18-55 DX II VR Lens Kit)

from: Nikon

February 20, 2008
Had a toss up recently between this and the Canon EOS1000D. Bought the D40 for my daughter and its a cracking little camera out of the box. Felt good, solid, great quality.

So in the end I plumped for the Canon, just to have a change. The second I took it out the box my mistake was evident - the difference in quality feel to even the D40 is unbelievable. Plasticy feel, cheep non tactile buttons, poor layout on the rear. I was gutted. Straight back in the box and straight back. tata.

So just got the D60 and again, out the box the quality just feels right. Solid, great feel, buttons just right. The D60 is also a slight step up in feel from the D40 with more metal parts and a great VR lens. I'm sure, in the end, there will be a gnats whisker ... Read More:

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Canon DCC-70 Soft Leather Case For Digital IXUS 700, 750, 800, 850 IS,860 IS, 900Ti & 960 IS

from: Canon

July 04, 2005
This case fit my Canon Ixus 970. I can't complain, prices quoted for the same product in the high street shops is too high. I rate this 5 star, soft leather.
Love it.

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Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS Compact Camera - Silver (10.0 MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.5" High Resolution PureColor LCD II

from: Canon

March 17, 2008
I upgraded to this from my older ixus sd400. I was more than happy with my old camera, it was tiny and took great photos - it was starting to show signs of age and neglect so I treated myself.......... and what a treat!! The 970is is slightly bigger than some previous ixus models, but the extra size is worth it for the increased optical zoom. I have taken photos of my friends wakeboarding and been amazed at the results - shaking boat, moving target, bright sun, water and sky - tricky photgraphy normally but this camera has taken some beautifull shots.
All the extra features are great fun and very arty too - colour accent and swap are great - you can change the colour of things - such as turn the sky green, or take black n white photos with one extra colour such as ... Read More:

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Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Case For SLR & Short Zoom - Black

from: Lowepro

March 17, 2006
I returned this bag as it was just not big enough for my Canon 450d plus 17 - 85 lens. Got the zoom 1 instead which is slightly too large but much better.

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Nikon ML-L3 Remote Control

from: Nikon

August 01, 2003
My son has one of these to operate his D80. The other day he left it in his jeans and it did 40 minutes at 40°. Luckily my wife spotted it before it went onto the spin cycle.

Anyway, I am pleased to report that after drying out it works as well as it ever did.

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Canon DCC-600 Soft Case For PowerShot G7 & G9

from: Canon

September 26, 2007
On reading the other reviews I was quite worried. Nevertheless, the Canon DCC-600 is much better than I expected; it is excellent quality (in real leather); offers great protection; fits the G9 perfectly and looks rather cool and even has a neat SD Card holder in the lid. I agree that a spare battery holder would have been useful but where do you stop. If you have a G7 or G9 I would highly recommend it; you will not be disappointed!