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- Reviewed on: 09/22/2006
- Updated on: 11/20/2009
- Released on: 09/15/2006
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"Nice improvements over Digital Rebel XT, but not a replacement for its current users."
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
RAW image format
The main purpose of RAW image format is to capture a photo with as little processing as possible. In a JPEG file, several parameters are applied to the image, such as white balance, saturation and contrast, among other things; then the file is compressed using a lossy scheme. With RAW format you are generally getting as much information as your digital camera can record with, so in essence, RAW acts very much like a digital negative. The advantage of having a large amount of data in each image is that the photographer has more to work with in post-processing, and can cull out any unwanted data manually. The disadvantage is that the files are very large, causing more room to be taken up on the camera's memory card, and also slowing down the camera's ability to capture shots because of recording time.
Another thing to be aware of with RAW format is that each digital camera manufacturer creates their own proprietary type of RAW, so not all photo processing software will work with all RAW photos.
Serious amateur
Photographers who want to go beyond basic point-and-shoot digital cameras should look for more robust features, such as manual exposure modes, several different metering mode choices, and the ability to use accessories such as adapters, lenses or extra flashes. Higher resolutions will provide the ability for larger print sizes.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | 8 megapixels or greater. |
| Price | $400 and up |
| Lens type | Supports lens converters or interchangeable lenses or zoom with widest focal range possible |
| Storage media | High-capacity CompactFlash, Hitachi Microdrive, or SD/HC |
| Photo file format | JPEG, RAW |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, bracketing |
| Focus controls | Automatic with selectable focus points, manual |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, slow sync, hot shoe or contact for external flash |
| Software | Full-featured photo editor, software for PC-controlled capture |
| Multimedia | Voice annotation |
| Cool features to look for | Compatibility with existing 35mm-camera lenses and accessories, customizable user modes, dynamic histogram display, optical or mechanical image stabilization |
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