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Best Canon Digital Cameras
Combined, these digital cameras have won several awards and editorial recommendations. For example, these awards include: * Innovations 2005 Design and Engineering Award (Canon EOS-1D Mark II) * 2004 Best of What's New Award by Popular Science (Canon EOS-1D Mark II) * Editors Choice - CNET, August 2004 EOS 1D Mark II) * American Photo's Editor's Choice Award for Digital SLR Camera (Canon EOS-1D Mark II) * Best Digital SLR Camera, PC World 2004 (Canon Digital Rebel) * 2004 World Class Award for Best Digital SLR Camera PC World, July 2004 (Canon Digital Rebel) * Gear of the Year, Outside Magazine2004 (Canon Digital Rebel) * Editor's Choice, MacWorld 2003 (Canon Digital Rebel) * Editor's Choice, American Photo 2004 (Canon Digital Rebel) * Recipient of American Photo's Editor's Choice Award for Digital SLR Camera (Canon Digital Rebel) * Editors Choice - CNET, November2004 (Canon EOS 20D) Overall, the Canon digital cameras do very well in digital camera ratings. Some of the editorial ratings for the featured digital cameras are: * Canon EOS-1D Mark II * Available in stores since February 9, 2004 * CNET rating: 8.5/10 * PC Magazine rating: 5/5 * Canon EOS 20D * Available in stores since October 1, 2004 * CNET rating: 8.9/10 * PC Magazine rating: 5/5 * Canon Digital Rebel * Available in stores since September 15, 2003 * CNET rating 7.5/10 * PC Magazine rating: 4.5/5 * DigitalCameraInfo rating: 265.56 (rank 1st out of 35) Given the breadth of good cameras from Canon, other products that have won awards for performance include Canon PowerShot A70, Canon EOS 10D, and Canon PowerShot S500. Best Canon Digital Cameras - Canon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS 1D Mark II The EOS-1D Mark II is a 8 megapixel digital SLR camera, a successor to the Canon EOS-1D, which was introduced back in late 2001. In fact, the 1 series cameras have been Canon's flagship offers, or best Canon digital cameras since 1989. This 1 series digital camera was originally made especially for magazine photographers, but it also works well for anyone who wants versatility and performance from their digital camera. As professional-level cameras go, this one's also resistant to water, dust, and dirt. The camera EOS-1D Mark II is known for high shooting speed combined with large image size. It is capable of 8.5 FPS for up to 40 frames in large JPG mode, and 20 frames in RAW mode. Other distinguishing features in the EOS-1D include: * 3 colour histogram. Each channel is shown as its own separate histogram. * Save custom settings to the memory card * Video Out, great for connecting the camera to TV sets * FireWire connection Best Canon Digital Cameras - Canon EOS 20D This digital camera has an 8 megapixel resolution and has been made to be pleasurable to shoot with, with well-designed body and easy-to-use control layout. The EOS 20D is a successor to the popular 10D, and has been developed for advanced amateurs and pros, with the aim of delivering the highest performance in its class, making it a natural addition to the list of best Canon digital cameras. In addition to the 8 megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS 20D has a DIGIC II digital imaging engine, for natural color reproduction. To correspond with professional photographers' needs, the 20D delivers high-speed operation, with capability for 5 fps continuous shooting and maximum bursts of more than 20 shots. Other distinguishing features in the EOS 20D include: * USB 2.0 hi-speed connection * 0.2 second start-up time * Top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. * Flash sync at 1/250 * High-precision 9-point AF System * Built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection * Refined magnesium alloy body, for go anywhere photography Best Canon Digital Cameras - Canon Digital Rebel Canon Digital Rebel Compared to the EOS 20D, the EOS Digital Rebel delivers slightly scaled-back performance, but that is balanced out by an attractively low price. Thus, the Digital Rebel offers good value for money with its 6.3-megapixel image resolution and automatic functions for beginners. In fact, the Digital Rebel has gained a loyal following among serious amateur photographers, thanks in part due to the cameras' high image quality, ease of use, intuitive controls, and long battery life. Other distinguishing features include: * Six basic scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Flash Off * Optional Infrared remote (2 sec delay) * Immediate Playback display * Canon's exclusive DIGIC image processor: for advanced signal processing that delivers higher precision and detail, as well as natural and detailed color reproduction * 1.8-inch LCD screen * Built-in, pop-up flash (approximate 3-second recycle time) * Continuous shooting speed of approximately 2.5 frames per second with a maximum burst mode of 4 shots
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