Olympus Fashion Digital SLR Gadget Bag for Olympus Evolt Cameras

This Olympus D-SLR gadget bag comes in stylish green with a modern print design. The adjustable shoulder strap comes with a removable shoulder pad for your convience. Measures: 6.0"H - 10.5"W - 4.5"D
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Olympus Evolt Digital SLR Camera Gadget Bag for Evolt E500 E510 E520 E410 E300 E330 E1 E3

This bag features a padded interior capable of fitting any E-system camera body with up to two standard-size lenses or flashes. An adjustable velcro divider keeps your gear free from scratches. An interior zippered mesh pocket can hold media cards or other small accessories. A large, zippered front pocket provides room for other small items, and the elastic mesh pocket within secures filters, batteries and more. Finally, a zippered pocket on the back of the case provides an ideal spot to store instruction manuals and other flat objects. This bag comes with a padded adjustable shoulder strap, and features an all-black, leather-trimmed, weather-resistant exterior with a royal white Olympus E-System logo.
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Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Nikkor Zoom Lens + Lexar Pro 4GB CF Memory Car

Kit includes: 1) Nikon D300 D-SLR Camera; 2) Nikon 18-200mm ED-IF AF-S VR Lens; 3) Lexar Pro 4GB 133x CompactFlash Card; 4) Extra Nikon EN-EL3e Battery; 5) Nikon SLR Gadget Bag; 6) Card Reader; 7) Card Wallet; 8) Microfiber Cloth. ♦ Nikon D300 includes: Nikon EN-EL3e Battery, Quick Charger, USB and Video Cables, Strap, LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, Eyepiece Cap, Eyecup, Software CD-ROM, Nikon USA Warranty. ♦ The D300 benefits from the technological breakthroughs of Nikon's new flagship camera, the D3. The D300 has inherited the EXPEED Image Processing System that drives the speed and powers the processing needed for its most advanced features. The Nikon D300 is a true professional-level D-SLR camera with rugged magnesium-alloy construction and a shutter mechanism tested up to 150,000 cycles that is capable of shooting in burst mode up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution to capture enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints. The D300's 3.0-inch LCD is strengthened with tempered glass and the body has rubber gaskets and seals on vulnerable entry points to protect it from dust and moisture. The D300 also offers the convenience and safety of a self-cleaning sensor unit. The D300's LiveView feature offers two modes for confirming subjects and composition on the new high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor while shooting. The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering up in a mere 0.13 seconds and shoots with an imperceptible 45-millisecond lag time. ♦ The Nikon 18-200mm Vibration Reduction lens is an all-in-one 11.1x zoom which is a perfect choice for both advanced hobbyists and professionals. Equivalent to a 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto zoom lens on a 35mm film camera, it may be the only lens you will ever need. ♦ Whether you are a professional or a serious photoenthusiast, this value-packed Nikon D300 Kit will give you the amazing portraits, landscape, nature, sports, and travel photos you've always wanted.

Customer Review: NIKON D300

The Nikon D300 is everything I expected it to be & more. The service from Cameta Camera & Amazon was amazing....Will shop with both again...

Customer Review: Nikon D-300 with bundled 18-200mm lens

This camera is a replacement for my D-70. For those with a modicum of technical and photographic skill, this camera is right on target. The extra control and other features more than outweigh the additional cost of the D-300 compared to anything downline.
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D40 Digital SLR Two-Lens Bonus Outfit (18-55/VR 55-200) -Includes FREE Gadget Bag and DVDs $100 Value

Complete Nikon DSLR Outfit!
Includes: Nikon D40 DSLR Camera, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor VR 55-200mm Lenses
PLUS - Bonus Nikon Gadget Bag and 2-Instructional DVDS!

Nikon D40 DSLR Camera Body

If you've ever wondered why your vacation pictures don't look as good as those magnificent landscapes and flattering portraits seen in countless glossy magazines, chances are you just haven't found the right camera.

Nikon introduces the new D40 digital SLR camera that's designed to offer you the ability to get higher quality, impressive looking pictures with the press of a button. In a world where digital SLR cameras have become extremely popular among professional photographers, have you have shied away in favor of a compact digital camera? For you, Nikon's D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight, 6.1-effective megapixel digital SLR camera with simplified new features, exceptional handling speed, and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings digital SLR cameras to a whole new level of simplicity.

Less Complication, More Celebration
Isn't it time you switched from simple snapshots to great pictures? If so, then get to know the fun, easy-to-use Nikon D40. Now you can capture spectacular pictures using the type of digital and optical technologies that professionals use, but without the complications and calculations that SLR photography once required. Let Nikon's cutting-edge technology do all the work for you. Just look through the viewfinder and press a button for wonderful pictures you'll be proud of. It's never been easier to capture the moments of your life so beautifully, and that is certainly worth celebrating.

Less Science Fiction, More Magic

Customer Review: Very nice for starters

I have been using a point and shoot and my frustration with not being able to convert what I see into a picture led me to the slr. Before buying I was quite confused as to what to go for. After reviewing a lot of products on different websites, I decided to go for Nikon D40. As an amateur slr photographer, here are my comments.

- The camera is GOOD and gives sharp pictures. Easy to pick up the basics (the dvds help).

- Get a good lens, that is what matters. I did find switching between the lens a little cumbersome, but then since I bought the camera mainly for macro-photography, I can live with it.If you got the extra buck, buy the 18-300mm Nikorr.

- I was worried about the 6 mp against the 10 mp of D40x and later models. Since I never intended to blow up the photo into a poster, probably I can live with the 6mp. Also I read reports about more noise at 10mp because of the extra sensors are packed into the same space.

- The pictures come out sharp, and if you work on your photography skill rather than blaming a camera for bad pics, you will be glad with the D40 (Read the manual, not necessarily completely before you start, but along the way). My friend bought a D60 and our pictures looked pretty much the same in terms of sharpness and color quality.

- If you are an amateur like me D40 is a good place to start. If you are a professional, you know better.



Customer Review: Unless you are a sport journalist, I don't think you can go wrong with this camera

The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.



Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.



Some notable new features:

1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.

2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).



To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).



The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.



About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.



Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:



- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)

- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)

- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)

- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)

- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)

- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)

- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)

- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)

- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)

- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)

- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)

- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)

- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)

- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)

- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.



High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.



Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.



Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:



Pros:

1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality

2. Affordable price

3. Compact size and light weight

4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD

5. 2.5 frames per second

6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.

7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag

8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.

9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.

10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).

11. Auto (flash off) mode available

12. 1/500 flash sync



Cons:

1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings

2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people

3. No top LCD and no front command dial

4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)

5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)

6. Only 3 autofocus point

7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)

8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings

9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).

10. No depth-of-field preview button



In conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.



Happy Photographing!
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Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens w/ Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom Lens + Bonus! Samsonite D

Powerful, versatile and simple to use, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 takes photography to the next level for customers stepping up from point-and-shoot cameras. The Alpha DSLR-A200 expands creative horizons with 10.2-megapixel imaging, high-speed processing, high sensitivity, advanced noise reduction and special features like D-Range Optimizer and Creative Style settings. Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization works with every lens in a superb optical system -- including new Sony DT zoom lenses, advanced Sony G-Series lenses, Carl Zeiss lens designs and a two-decade legacy of Minolta Maxxum a-mount lenses.
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