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Nikon – 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera – Black = 0
* 6.1-megapixel RGB CCD sensor
Captures high-resolution images up to 3008 x 2000 for images with exceptional clarity and tonal range.
* 18-55mm f/3.5 – f/5.6 ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
F-mount with AF coupling and AF contacts compatible with type G or D AF Nikkor lenses (other lenses not included).
* 2.5" TFT-LCD monitor
With brightness adjustment and BriteView clear matte focusing screen for viewing in bright sunshine, focus brackets and gridlines. Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror-type viewfinder with magnification and diopter adjustment.
* High-resolution Image Processing engine
For fast, accurate image processing and recording. Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter speed of 30-1/4000 sec. with flash sync up to 1/500 sec.
* 3-area through-the-lens (TTL) phase detection autofocus
With wide-area center segment and auto area AF functions. Lens Servo modes include single or continuous AF, predictive AF, auto or manual.
* 7 flexible Digital Vari-Program exposure modes
Include auto, auto flash-off, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up and night portrait. Program auto, shutter- and aperture-priority and manual exposure modes for clear, well-lit images.
* 3-mode TTL exposure metering
With Color Matrix Metering II for consistent control over brightness, contrast and color. EV exposure compensation (1/3 or 1/2 EV increments) creates multiple exposures of an image so you can choose the best one.
* Continuous shooting mode
Shoot at 2.5 fps to capture all the fast-paced action.
* 6 manual white balance modes
With fine-tuning and color temperature setting to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions.
* Built-in Speedlight flash
With TTL flash control and i-TTL automatic flash control. Flash modes include auto, P, S and M. Manual pop-up with button release. Standard ISO hot-shoe contact for external flash (not included).
* Media slot
Supports Secure Digital and Secure Digital High Capacity cards (not included)
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* Playback functions
Include 9-segment thumbnails, slideshow and zoom, histogram indication, highlight point display and auto image rotation. Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG, DCF 2.0 and DPOF storage.
* Text input feature
Accommodates up to 36 alphanumeric characters. Input available using LCD monitor and multiselector and stored in Exif header.
* USB interface
Connects with your PC for picture storage, editing and printing.
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Canon – EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera – Black = 0
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor
Creates an effect 1.6x field of view and captures high-resolution images up to 5184 x 3456 for images with exceptional clarity and tonal range.
* EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 image-stabilized zoom lens
Included for intricate picture detail. EF lens mount for use with Canon EF and EF-S interchangeable lenses (other lenses not included).
* 3" Clear View TFT-LCD monitor
Features Live View technology, 160° viewing angle, approximately 100% coverage, and an antireflective and water-repellant coating for a clear and smudge-resistant surface. 7 levels of brightness adjustment.
* Eye-level pentamirror viewfinder
With fixed, precision matte focusing for clear viewing. 95% vertical and horizontal coverage.
* DIGIC 4 image processor
Features noise-reduction technology for fast processing of fine detail, smooth color tones and gradations and natural color reproduction.
* Wide-range ISO settings
Adjust from 100-6400 ISO, with expansion option to 12800 for stunning image capture, even in low light.
* Face detection technology
Isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take the best pictures of friends and family.
* 63-zone TTL full-aperture metering exposure controls
With auto, manual, program, shutter- and aperture-priority, depth-of-field EA and E-TTL II auto flash modes.
* 9-point autofocus
With auto, one-shot AF, predictive AI servo AF, AI focus AF and manual focusing options.
* Retractable, auto pop-up flash
With E-TTL II auto flash metering and flash-ready icon lights visible in the viewfinder.
* White balance options
Include auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash and custom. White balance correction and white balance bracketing for natural tones in different lighting conditions.
* Full HD movie mode
Captures video at selectable resolutions, including 1920 x 1080 (at 24, 25 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 or standard-definition video a 640 x 480). Movie crop function for cropping a standard-definition movie up to 7x magnification.
* Media slot
Supports Secure Digi
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I also have a much smaller camera that is web-cam like quality… that is intended to be strapped to helmets and clipped on handle-bars…Its even water -resistant to a depth of 10 feet, and has no moving parts. I’ll upload that video for comparison next.