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Most Popular Digital Cameras of August 2007

Most Popular Digital Cameras of August 2007
Digital Camera Reviews, OH

Summer is wrapping up and the camera manufacturers have pretty much finished making their latest round of new camera announcements. In August alone, there were almost 40 new models announced. Most of them haven’t hit the market yet, but when they do, we’ll see some more shifting in our most popular list. This list of cameras shows you what visitors of DigitalCameraReview.com looked at over the past month. The rankings are determined by the number of times a particular product page is viewed by our users. The rankings below are from the entire month of August 2007.

Our list didn’t change much since July’s list. The top two cameras even stayed the same. There was only one camera that got knocked off the list, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100. It was replace by the Canon Powershot SD750.

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1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (previously #1) – This 7 megapixel successor to the TZ1 sports a 10x optical zoom with image stabilization in a relatively compact form factor. Panasonic has added new features, like Intelligent ISO control and a new imaging processor for better performance. It also sports a 3 inch screen and has quick operation. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Reviews | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 User Opinions

2. Canon Powershot SD850 IS (previously #2) – The most recent addition to Canon’s Digital ELPH/SD line is the replacement for the SD700 IS, bringing the DIGIC III processor to the 4x optical zoom SD camera with image stabilization. You’ll also find a 2.5 inch LCD. Canon Powershot SD850 IS Reviews | Canon Powershot SD850 IS User Opinions

3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (previously #6) – This compact W model slides into the top 10 because of it’s price performance. It has quick operation, optical image stabilization, a nice Sony LCD, and it looks good too. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 Reviews | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 User Opinions

4. Canon Powershot SD1000 (previously #7) – One of the latest additions to Canon’s SD line, the SD1000, features 7.1 megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and some retro styling with squared of edges and minimalistic look. The camera also features the DIGIC III processor. Canon Powershot SD1000 Reviews | Canon Powershot SD1000 User Opinions

5. Canon Powershot S5 IS (previously #3) – The Powershot S5 IS has finally overtaken its predecessor. The S5 IS features a stabilized 12x optical zoom, 8 megapixel resolution, a 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD, and the DIGIC III processor. Canon’s ultra-zoom S series is always one of the most popular ultra-zoom cameras out there. Canon Powershot S5 IS Reviews | Canon Powershot S5 IS User Opinions

6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 (previously #9) – The LZ7 is one of the few cameras with a mid-range 6x optical zoom and at its price point, it’s a very attractive deal. It also features 7.2 megapixel resolution, 2.5 inch LCD, and optical image stabilization. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Reviews | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 User Opinions

7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 (previously #5) – The T100 is the latest top of the line in Sony’s slim and stylish T series of digital cameras. It features a 5x optical zoom, 8 megapixel resolution, and a 3 inch screen. You also get multiple camera color options, HD output, a new 9 point AF system, and Super SteadyShot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 Reviews | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 User Opinions

8. Canon Powershot SD800 IS (previously #4) – This 7.1 megapixel update to the Canon SD700 IS features the same image stabilization system and compact form factor. It features a new wider angle lens and new DIGIC III processor. Canon Powershot SD800 IS Reviews | Canon Powershot SD800 IS User Opinions

9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 (previously #10) – Like the TZ3, the FZ8 is winning fans with it’s new features and imaging processor. The FZ8 is an ultrazoom, with a 12x optical zoom with image stabilization. You can preview your 7.2 megapixel images on the 2.5 inch LCD or electronic viewfinder. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Reviews | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 User Opinions

10. Canon Powershot SD750 (first time in top 10) – The SD750 is the 3 inch sibling of the SD1000. It has similar features (7.4 MP, 4x optical zoom, similar size), but a 3 inch LCD and no optical viewfinder. Canon Powershot SD750 Reviews | Canon Powershot SD750 User Opinions

Falling out of the top 10 most popular cameras from the previous month is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100.

Add comment September 3rd, 2007

Sound Advice: Some lenses can be used on digital and film cameras

Sound Advice: Some lenses can be used on digital and film cameras
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN

Q I have a Nikon FE 35-millimeter SLR and am thinking of going to a Nikon digital SLR. Are there any zoom lenses I can use with the FE that will be compatible with Nikon digital SLRs? I’d like a 28-100mm and a 70-210mm zoom lens to cover most photo opportunities. What do you suggest?
JOSEPH MUNOZ

A The key is to buy a lens that is designed to work with 35mm film. Most digital SLRs have a sensor that is smaller than a frame of 35mm film. In the interest of cost and optical performance, manufacturers have designed lenses that only cover this smaller sensor. These lenses are not compatible with your FE, although they might mount on it. Whichever lens line you consider, just be sure it says “for film or digital SLRs” if you plan on using it with your FE.

I’d suggest looking at Nikon’s D series AF lenses. Do not buy the Nikon DX lenses, because they are compatible only with Nikon-mount digital SLRs. Older zoom lenses for Nikon film SLRs are likely to work with digital SLRs, but functionality might be limited because the lenses might not contain the electronics necessary to use all the features on the camera.

Too much information

Q My wife’s digital camera always has information on the screen that we do not use, such as shutter speed, frame number and shooting mode. It is distracting and obscures the pictures when we are reviewing them. Is there any way to get rid of the information so we see only the picture?

BILL ZIELINSKI, ALLISON PARK, PA.

A With most cameras you can choose which information is shown on the display. Push the “Info” or “Display” button on the back, and the camera will cycle through the available display modes. Usually one of the display options is bare-bones with little, if any, information, allowing you to see the entire image clearly.

MP3s for the road

Q My new car’s GPS system has slots for flash cards that allow you to play MP3 music. I bought a 2-gigabyte card and have been able to download music that I burned from my CDs onto my laptop hard drive. I can then play songs from the flash card in the car. However, when I go to an online music store to buy songs, I cannot get the MP3 format to put on my flash card. I’ve been told that it has something to do with licensing. Yet, if I buy and download a song, I could burn it onto a CD. Is there any way of converting the WMA format to MP3 for my personal use in the new car?

PAUL GAVIN, LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J.

A There might be a way to convert it from protected WMA to MP3, but I do not know of it and it would probably be illegal to defeat the copy protection encoded on the songs. You will need to continue to burn the music to CD to use it in your car. If your car has an auxiliary jack, you might want to get a portable music player that supports WMA to carry your music.

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