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Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use,...
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Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have a sharp and reliable optical performance. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. Less
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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...
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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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Digital Zoom
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Without Digital Zoom
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1.07 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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10.8 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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10.8 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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3008 x 2000
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1504 x 1000
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2256 x 1496
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3872 x 2592
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2896 x 1944
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1936 x 1296
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Video Format
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AVI
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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35mm Zoom Lens
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18 - 55 mm
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Aperture Range
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f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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3 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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200
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1600
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Auto
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100
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1600
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3200
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File Size (High Res.)
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5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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EXIF 2.1
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DCF
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DPOF
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Basic
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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5 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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20 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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5 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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20 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1.07 lb.
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Depth
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2.5 in.
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2.52 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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3.82 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.96 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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410100251750
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0018208916566
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Product ID
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37724181
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88018753
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Lens Cap
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Strap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Driver
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Release Date
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August, 2009
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Family Line
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Nikon D
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Nikon D
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MPN
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SLR1176
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VBA250AE
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From
$699.99
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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
From
$259.00
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Product Review Summary
84% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Picture Quality (9)
- Easy to Use (9)
- Quality Construction (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Great Design (4)
- Long Battery Life (2)
- Intuitive (1)
- Fast Shutter (1)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Stylish (1)
Cons
- Bulky (4)
- Overpriced (2)
- Cannot use LCD as a viewfinder (1)
- Not enough auto focus sensors (1)
- Short Battery Life (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (8)
- Outdoors (6)
- Travel (5)
- Home (4)
- Upgrade (1)
- Replacement (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small, light weight, beautifully realized images. Price Point.
Cons
Inability to AF with all Nikon lenses. Consumer quality build.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Nikon D40 with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AF-S AF lens is this company's bare bones entry level offering in the extremely volatile digital SLR market. As the two giants of the industry, Canon and Nikon vie for an ever increasing slice of the dSLR pie, Nikon has taken a calculated marketing gamble by...
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Pros
Easy to use for entry level dSLR user, lens kit included, much more
Cons
D40 is bare bones for dSLR, but has the stuff for any entry level enthusiast.
Recommended it?
Yes
**COMING SOON: D-700 REVIEW**
BEFORE WE BEGIN
There are a lot of reviews on the web for the Nikon D40 and I will list some of the sites I recommend at the end of my review. Most of these reviews come from the perspective of a professional photographer and professional...
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Product Review Summary
87% recommend this product
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
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.
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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
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