EUGENE
http://www.theshutterbug.com/
http://www.cameraguy.com
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SALEM
http://www.theshutterbug.com/
http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/index.htm
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PORTLAND
http://www.prophotosupply.com/
http://stores.bestbuy.com/1422/
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REVIEWS
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/webcomm/
Entry level:
Panasonic FZ1000 or Sony RX10ii ($800 – $1300)
Forward Looking: Panasonic G7 or Canon 70D ($800 – $1100)
Ideal: Panasonic GH4 ($1500 + $1000 for lens)
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Chris Hunt: Canon G12: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_g_series/powershot_g12
Chris Hunt friend: Panasonic Gh2 and G6 with lenses that is great for travel and other things. Makes great photos and the lenses are designed by Leica, yes Leica. I really like these little cvameras. I carry the G6 and and M in my bag and leave the nIkons at home unless I am thinking I will need them for some reason.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicDMCGH2 http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/DMC-G6KK.html
Roger's Camera: Canon SX50 HS
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
http://www.cnet.com/products/canon-powershot-sx50-hs/
the field to capture sports action, zeroing in on your child's expression on a crowded stage, and recording elusive wildlife shots. All this and more is possible with the PowerShot SX50 HS offering the world's first 50x Optical Zoom lens* in a compact digital camera, which goes all the way from a wide-angle 24mm to 1200mm (35mm equivalent) to capture any shot you choose. The PowerShot SX50 HS doesn't just get you up close to the action, it delivers spectacular image quality to every shot. The Canon HS SYSTEM, a combination of a 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, achieves beautiful images up to ISO 6400. Record your memorable moments in incredibly lifelike 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound and High Speed AF ensures you'll capture all the action with faster focusing speed and reduced shooting lag time. The PowerShot SX50 HS also features the additional benefit of Zoom Framing Assist Seek and Lock functions, for easy tracking of and keeping the subject centered in the frame until you capture the image. With powerful technologies that add convenience and advanced capabilities, PowerShot SX50 HS can help you capture more of life every day.
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Lovely Bicycle Cameras:
Fuji X-Pro 1
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_pro1
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Fujifilm_X-Pro1
http://kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-pro1.htm
$800 body only
Nikon D600
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d600
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d600.htm
$1100 body only
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Leica M9
http://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/About-the-M-System
http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/m9.htm
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Fuji X100
http://kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100.htm
http://kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100t.htm
the world's smallest real camera
A Nikon D5100 costs less, makes images just as good and is far better for action — but it's bigger. Compared to the X100, the Canon S95 adds a zoom lens, weighs less than half as much, costs one-third as much, and pretty much does the same thing a little slower without a viewfinder, without the great fill-flash and without quite the image quality.
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so never buy at retail or any source not on my personally approved list since you'll have no way of knowing if you're missing accessories, getting a defective or damaged customer return or a used camera. Buy only from the approved sources I use myself for the best prices, service, return policies and selection.
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http://kenrockwell.com/tech/fixed-lenses-take-better-pictures.htm
If you want to have a good time shooting with a zoom, try a sane zoom like the Nikon 28-70 f/3.5-4.5, not today's gargantuan 24-70mm f/2.8.
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http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fart.htm
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Canon EOS 5D
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http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/powershot-d30
Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Digital Camera (Blue)
B&H # CAPSD30 MFR # 9337B001
12.1MP 1/2.3" HS CMOS Sensor
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
5x Zoom Lens (35mm Equiv: 28-140mm)
3.0" Anti-Glare LCD Monitor
Depth Rating: 82'
Shock-proof: 6.5'/Freeze-proof: 14°F
Full HD 1080p Video Capture
Built-in GPS Tracker
Smart AUTO with 32 Preset Shooting Modes
Intelligent 6-Mode Image Stabilization
http://www.amazon.com/Camera-Elastic-Stretch-Fit-Straps-Adapter/dp/B00PNFAW1Y
Canon PowerShot N100 digital camera
Specs
Maximum aperture f 1.8-5.7
Shutter speed range 15 - 1/2500
Optical zoom 5
35mm equivalent zoom ratio 24-120
LCD size (in.) 3
AA batteries No
Features
Viewfinder No
Eyeglasses No
Manual controls No
Manual focus No
Macro focus Yes
Exposure compensation Yes
Image stabilization type Optical