Camera Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Deals & Reviews

Dojoklo (Cambridge, MA): The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The already highly competent, older Rebel T2i already shared many important features with the 60D (and even features of the semi-pro 7D) including the 18 MP sensor, 63-zone exposure metering system, high ISO performance, HD movie capabilities, and Digic 4 image processor. With these new upgrades, it might make it even more difficult to choose between them. But there are some important differences.

W. Edwards (WA): I have always been a photo fiend, taking my camera everywhere and pulling it out at any opportunity. While I'd gotten to a decent level of archiving important moments with my point-and-shoot cameras over the years, I wanted to take my photography to the next level. I was inspired by my brother-in-law's photos of his kids to take the dSLR plunge. But I knew (and still know), very little about professional photography. I wanted to start taking better photos right away. But I also wanted to have room to grow as a photographer and a camera that would grow with me.

David Robert (North Central, PA USA): I was amazed at the stunning images this camera enabled him to capture... as he simply used the camera's scene "intelligent auto mode" and the dial-selectable "creative zone modes."
When you select a different dial mode, the camera shows a short and helpful description of that mode. This feature can accelerate your progress and help to quickly hone in on a mode that is best suited for the type of shooting you are doing.
My son's experience helped me realize what a fantastic job Canon did skinning over this formidable professional-level camera... with a simple and easy to use point-and-shoot-like interface... that enables the novice (like my son) to achieve very satisfying results.

Arsene Lupin "gentleman cambrioleur" (MN, USA): I was so surprised how light is the T3i, (in comparison to 7D /50D or 60D) with its 18.0 mega pixel the CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural color
The EOS T3i, positioned between the EOS T2i and EOS 60D, features scene intelligent auto, 3-inch vari-angle clear view LCD and a selection of five creative filters including the new fish eye effect (which is awesome!!)
honestly, once you get this camera, no need for Photoshop.

Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC FH-8 16.1 MP Deals & Reviews

L. Doong "ugarugger" (Atlanta, Georgia United States): This review will not focus on the quality of the photos - I am NOT a photography expert, and I'm okay with that. I'm just an average guy who wants a small camera that fits in my pocket and takes decent photos wherever I may be. The main reason I was looking for a new camera is because my previous camera (Canon PowerShot SD1300IS) stopped working consistently, and it had some usability issues that really got on my nerves.

Daniel Friedlander "Old movie buff" (Irvine, CA. USA): I never liked cameras until I bought this little gem from Amazon.. I love this camera.. I felt comfortable with it from the word go.. If I have any questions beyond the manual and helpful tutorial CD I simply call Panasonic at the phone number printed in the manual with any further questions.. I did that once and I received top notch tech support immediately by a professional who knew every angle of the camera... I am enjoying this camera immensely. Great Product at an amazingly low price. Keep up the good work Panasonic and Amazon!!

Lisa C Ray (Santa Monica, CA United States): I was looking for an inexpensive small camera and the reviews on this are great. I love it! It's the perfect size and even has tilt shift focus. One thing that is annoying is that the cd-rom with the owner's manual is only formatted for PCs and I have a MacBook. Panasonic should offer a way to download the owner's manual online. I ended up using my work PC so it wasn't a huge deal. Amazon also has a $6 Lumix FH series case which comes in handy. So far I am really happy with the camera and the picture quality.

Russell Edward Button (Alameda, CA USA): I picked up one of these cameras for my wife to use. I owned a Panasonic Lumix camera in years past and was quite happy with it. This camera is easy to use, even with all the features in it. But the lens quality really isn't very good. Just because you get a lot of pixels doesn't mean you get a good photo. It all starts with the lens and what we got in our camera really isn't very good.

Camera Panasonic Lumix TS20 16.1 MP Waterproof Deals & Reviews

Kiael Long (Chicago, IL): I bought the Panasonic TS20 digital camera for my trip and was very pleased! The camera is made of mostly metal and feels very solid and durable. It is very compact and fits in my pocket without a problem, a big plus+ for traveling and wanting to avoid carrying a big camera. Also, having this camera made me feel more comfortable about not scratching or damaging it because it is made to be handled without the 'white glove' treatment. I'll get to the main point of having this camera; it does take really nice pictures -- outdoors / indoor and with good light.

Reviewer (San Diego, Ca): Have taken video underwater with good quality. This camera is great. Hopefully it will last longer than my previous waterproof cam that was by a different manufacturer, but I didn't properly care for that one. I've been more committed to using the suggested maintenance procedures when using this one, like soaking it in a bowl of water after having it in salt water and keeping the seal clean with the brush they provide. The pictures are sharp and defined - high quality.
In 7 days in Cabo I didn't have to recharge the battery once. I expect this camera to last for years.

Anthony Burokas (Philadelphia, PA United States): But the image quality was not up to what I expected. Even bright daylight photos, with a forced flash to fill dark detail, when you look at the photos at 100%- the images just get muddy and undefined, they lack the detail I'd expect. In darker situations, image quality deteriorates pretty quickly. I tried forcing the ISO to 100. I tried letting the camera pick everything. I tried dropping the frame size in case it was "interpolating" to a higher resolution. Nothing helped. At best, some images are "nice" but none are great. Some suck. Several wee missed because the camera wasn't focused. I mean- on the beach, there's my boy, and the whole shot is out of focus. What did it focus on? I have no idea.

Turtle "War Turtle" (NC): This is my first try at getting a digital waterproof camera and I need not look any further. The camera has been great! It has survived waterfall hikes, ocean waves, throwing back and forth between friends in a pool, and even diving down to about 15 feet during a snorkeling trip. Salt water was not an issue at all, just rinse and let dry. The pictures have turned out great (as long as your expectations are in the right place). What I mean is that if you want professional landscape photography, get a different camera, but if you want a durable camera for vacations to capture the essence of the memories that you are making, then I think this camera is what you are looking for.

Camera Panasonic Lumix SZ7 14.1 MP Deals & Reviews

D. R. Sossamon (Oklahoma USA): I am very satisfied with Lumix DMC-SZ7 digital camera. Its small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket. The 10x zoom works well in both still and movie mode. Unlike other cameras I have used I hear no noise from the zoom mechanism in the movie audio during the replay. Auto focus and image stabilization work well. Previously I used the physically larger DMC-ZS7 camera which included an internal GPS to record position coordinates with the picture. I never used the GPS tagging. The smaller size of the newer SZ7 is far more convenient for me.

J. Conner "qm2-703" (chicago suburbs): I have tried probably 10 cameras between $120 and $250 over the past few months, looking for myself and my wife each a new camera.
Through stores and by borrowing from friends and family, I understand what is out there, and let me tell you there are several duds and a few winners, but most are very competent outdoors, with decent indoor video if you dont compare to a $400 vidcam, and only passable for low light.
That being said, I now own a Lumix ZS15 (grade A-) and this SZ7 (B+) is for my wife who uses iAuto mostly.
This SZ7 beats Canon Elph300 (B) and SX160 (B+ but heavy), Samsung PL210(B or B-) Sony HX70(B-), and Nikon 6300 (B-).

Yarii (USA): I really don't understand some of these reviewers. They buy a nice little point and shoot digital camera and expect it to have the features of a five thousand dollar SLR and high end video all in one. This camera is inexpensive, compact, and produces great pictures indoors without a flash. It also compensates for uneven lighting. I used it outdoors to take pictures of Christmas decorations -- it was perfect. I used it indoors to take pictures of gatherings of long-lost relatives. It was perfect with or without a flash. Macro was perfect and zoom was perfect. Sure you can't take 300 pictures without a battery recharge and you can't zoom in on something miles away. Maybe you can't make a huge poster from a picture of a bumblebee taken from ten feet away.

Randy Wakeman "Randy Wakeman" (Illinois): The ZR-3 is slightly thicker and uses a more substantial battery. While the ZR-3 was rated for 320 shots, the smaller battery of the SZ-7 allows for about 220. While the ZR-3 has a 230,000 pixel LCD, the SZ-7 sports double the resolution at 460,000. Yet, the old LCD has far better viewing angles, the twisted nematic type of the SZ-7 has more dots, but vanishes when looking at it from an angle. The hinged access door to connection ports on the side of the ZR-3 is now secured by a couple plasticy pieces, with unknown durability. I didn't break the little door off, but it still seems flimsy and fragile. Whether it really is or not, time will tell. The ZR-3 has a familiar mode wheel on the top of the camera, while this SZ-7 uses a button on the back of the camera to access different modes.

Camera Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP Deals & Reviews

Artemaria (New York City) : I couldn't decide between these three cameras (and their variants, the Sony HX30 and the Panasonic ZX20) because many of the reviews of each made the cameras sound very similar. So, I went out and bought (from merchants who accepted returns) one of each of these three cameras (I didn't need WI-FI or GPS, so that's how I settled on these less expensive variants). And then I took photos and videos in various conditions. I am not a professional photographer, and I didn't do Imatest or any other specific tests on the images (you can read C/net for that), but this is an experience of a regular person who was taking pictures and videos with these three cameras side by side, which is a comparison that you do not often see.

Dubi (California): I had the original ZS-3 which served me well until it broke down. I purchased the ZS-10 and was disappointed with the low-light performance to the extent of returning it. The ZS-20 is a major improvement over the ZS-10.
I have taken only 100-200 pictures but the low light performance is much better and comparable (or slightly better) to the ZS-3. I don't have hands on experience with the other supercompacts but the panasonic worked well for my needs.

Stevefoobar "Steve" (Chicago, IL USA): I tried the models that directly compete with this camera from Canon, Sony, and Nikon and much to my surprise, overall, this camera was superior in almost all areas that matter most to me. That would be the quality and flexibility of the video, the quality of the optical image stabilization, and the overall quality of the still pictures it takes. I didn't care about the GPS as it is largely a gimmick in my opinion and all the major competitors have it now or they feel they won't be able to compete.

J. Elam (Ohio): Just got this camera, and have owned its three previous models. One thing for all to note if you are familiar with this series is that the battery must now be charged in camera with a short USB cable to a Panasonic wall charger. For me, this is a disadvantage, since I have enjoyed the flexibility of the previous arrangement -- a dedicated charger into which the battery is placed outside of the camera. I found this "old" setup to be more convenient and easier to use when traveling, and easier to pack. Maybe this is not a problem for you, but it was an unpleasant surprise for me. As others have noted, though, the old charger works with this battery (same battery as before), so you can easily purchase a stand-alone charger.

Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 16.1 MP Deals & Reviews

KN (Gilbert, AZ USA): I bought this camera to replace an older Panasonic that was lost. I bought the camera for its ruggedness and weather resistance. Too many times in the past I've had cameras that stopped working after one drop, or after getting a little wet. But the main thing I like about the Panasonics is their very fast shutter response. Like the film cameras, it takes a picture when you press the shutter button, not half a second later. That lag occures in too many newer digital cameras, making it difficult to take good pictures, especially of moving objects.

Mike Jacobs (Southeast Florida): Since purchasing I've used this quite a bit for work and personal photos. I still love the camera - I've been able to take pics in rain, around water and with a 4 year old hanging all over me without worrying about dust, water or dropping it. However, there are a couple of issues I haven't seen in other reviews: (1) the lens is easily "dirtied" by a finger print when you take this out of your pocket (no cover), and (2) I have to be more careful about taking photos in the direction of the sun or I sometimes get a big glare-streak... don't know why my other cameras didn't have this problem but it sometimes requires two hands (one to block the sun). These issues have not changed my rating.

S. Olson (SoCal): I was really excited to receive this camera prior to going on a vacation to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. On first use, it was great! I took a lot of pictures in the LAX airport and upon arrival to Cancun (where we flew in). It worked great. Powered on fast, fast shutter speed, fast focusing, and it took good quality pictures as I found out once downloading them to my laptop.
I used the camera in the pool and at the beach. Waterproof? Absolutely! I can only attest to its water integrity to about 3-4 feet, but it passed with flying colors. No leaks! Floats well with the floating wrist straps.

Jamie M. Brewin "Jamie" (Metairie, LA United States): We went on vacation at a water park and i had it on the whole time. it worked beautifully. i got lots of compliments and odd looks too. the pics came out great. its made to handle bumping too and it held up pretty good with that as well.i recommend this camera for anyone who wants to alot of pics on the water. it also takes pretty nice pics. night time pics not so much since the flash doesnt go that far. overall good camera for what my needs were.

Camera Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS19 Deals & Reviews

J. Bennett "theskilletbabe" (California): I had a very similar experience as B. Baniszewski"Beth". My cameras lens quit expanding after just 7 months of use. I sent my camera in for a warranty repair and like Beth I got a call after a week saying my camera had a dent in the corner of the camera and and the warranty could not be honored. I had never dropped the camera and when I sent it in it was undamaged and wrapped in two layers of bubble wrap and placed it in a box 3 times larger than the camera. Coincidentally I sent my camera in close to the date she wrote her review. Wonder who's camera really had a dent. I was fuming talking to the repair rep that was requesting payment for repair. I asked them to send me pictures of the damage.

RIK (Bay Area, CA): My main criteria for purchasing a point & shoot camera was its performance and quality in "auto" mode. While I like having the ability to manually tweak settings, I need a camera that I can pick up and capture one of my son's adorable baby moments. Or better yet, if I hand the camera to someone else who doesn't know much about photography or the details of my camera I need to be confident that the photos taken on "auto" will come out fine. After all, you only get one chance to capture some moments and so I want a camera that can handle that duty.

Brent V (San Francisco, CA United States): Unfortunately, the ZS19 falls short of decent pictures in auto mode in the condition I care most about -- indoors under warm lighting (a room illuminated by a few lamps). The ZS19's "auto" settings made my baby son look like Casper the Friendly Ghost because the flash just wiped out any of the color in the picture. And if I turned off the flash, the camera wouldn't always choose a good ISO, aperture, white balance, exposure, etc. If I tweaked those settings manually and took a few test shots I would eventually get the photo I want. And it looked great. But as lighting conditions change, I would need to continually tweak the settings since I couldn't trust the auto mode to do the right thing.

SpeedingCheetah (St. Louis Park, MN): Noticeably better than the Sony DSC-W650 in my tests as far as picture quality and much easier of a camera to hold for me. The "rubber" grip is actually a rubberized plastic...a bit annoyed at that, hope it won't come off over time. Build quality is top notch, (except for the lens cover thingy, it is very thin and weak, even rattles a little, not a good as I have seen on lower quality cams) The entire camera actually feels a tad on the heavy side, which I like. Easy to hold in your hand...I hate those super thin, credit card style cameras...sure, they can easily fit in your pocket, or even a cell phone case, but I always fell like I am about to drop the thing.