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Canon PowerShot A95 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
Hosting a powerful Canon 3x optical zoom lens plus a high resolution 5.0 Megapixel CCD, the PowerShot A95 delivers the ultimate in digital versatility. The perfect digital camera for any... More
Hosting a powerful Canon 3x optical zoom lens plus a high resolution 5.0 Megapixel CCD, the PowerShot A95 delivers the ultimate in digital versatility. The perfect digital camera for any situation, the PowerShot A95 features a total of 21 precise shooting modes. Also featuring Canons intuitive DiG!C processor which delivers superior picture quality, AF accuracy and fast processing speed. The PowerShot A95 will capture razor sharp, true to life photographs, as well as the imagination. Less
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers... More
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, and guide mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2-megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 - the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4.1x Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.52 lb. 1.07 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Format AVI AVI
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds -
Video Speed 15 fps -
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focal Length 7.8 - 23.4 mm -
Macro Focus Range 1.97 - 17.72 in. (w) / 9.84 - 17.72 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm -
Focus Range 17.72 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2 Frames 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.9 MB (44 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I SD Card • SDHC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical -
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 400 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.52 lb. 1.07 lb.
Depth 1.37 in. 2.52 in.
Height 2.54 in. 3.82 in.
Width 3.98 in. 4.96 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803043174 0018208916566
Product ID 22593275 88018753
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Driver Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date September, 2004 August, 2009
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN POWERSHOT A95 VBA250AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A95
Canon PowerShot A95 Digital Camera
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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 67 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
25
3 stars
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1 star
4
Pros
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

313

The new Powershot A95 When Consumers Speak -- Canon Listens

byHoward_Creech Sep 12, 2004
135 Helpfuls 136 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Larger LCD screen with enhanced resolution, loads of manual/creative photography options,...
Cons Some minor chromatic aberration (purple fringing) and very high noise levels at ISO 400
Recommended it? Yes

Canon's "A" series digital cameras have long been popular with consumers because of their incredible durability, exceptional creative capabilities, ease of use, and reasonable prices. The A80 was a virtually unchallenged "Best in Class" digicam that skunked its competition by stuffing many of the... Read full review »

470

Looking for a reliable digital camera?

byshoplmart Jul 22, 2005
78 Helpfuls 79 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, Compact, Battery life, Excellent pictures, relatively easy to use..
Cons Shoddy movie clips, NiMH batteries don't come standard.
Recommended it? Yes

After having a horrible experience with the reliability of my HP PhotoSmart 435 digital camera, I decided it was time to shell out a bit more cash for a camera that not only had a better reliability record, but also offered better performance. After checking out many of the offerings from HP,... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 23 user reviews
87% recommend this product
5 stars
10
4 stars
11
3 stars
2
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (14)
  • Easy to Use (14)
  • Quality Construction (7)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Compact (5)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Quality lens (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (5)
  • Bad in Low Light (4)
  • Heavy (4)
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • no digital zoom (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • LOTS of red eye (1)
Good For
  • Travel (9)
  • Everyday Use (9)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Home (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Office (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Action (2)
  • Professionals (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
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Consumer Reviews

5

great camera

byjfraley10 Oct 25, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Nikon makes some of the worlds best cameras. this is one is no different. it has very high quality parts, and a durable construction. although i fear to bring it along for vacations i know if i did i would have a ton of fantastic pictures to share with my friends. Read full review »

2

great camera and awesome brand

byJamielynn.C Oct 17, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons Shutter Lag
Recommended it? Yes

I love the pictures that this camera takes. Great quality and I would recommend it to anyone. It is very professional and the pictures are very clear Read full review »

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