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Viper, generally, there are two types of zoom in a compact. There is "Optical Zoom" and "Digital Zoom" To describe optical vs digital zoom very briefly, is to say that with optical zoom, the object is brought closer to your eye and has full MP size. Digital zoom can be done on a PC and what it...

Hi Guys. Great thread. Like all things mechanical or otherwise, you get good and bad brands. For a 700l tank and weekly 10% changes, what RO unit is recommended, and what is it likely to cost?... I know squat about these units, I'm still gathering goodies and LOTS of info before I put a drop...

Reef Maniac, that is a fine camera indeed. The questions regarding cropping / resizing and what to do when are great because a lot of people don't realise what can go wrong. There are always warnings of storing .jpg images and that one should convert to .tif if you manipulate them often. This...

Hi Guys. I have learnt quite a bit about batteries in the past 6 years or so while running an electric motor on my bass fishing boat, but I will state right now that I AM NO FUNDI WHATSOEVER!! Two products have been mentioned in this thread: Optima batteries and C-Tek chargers. There is no...

Werner, you are about to step into a world that is fascinating. For the price, I'd take the Nikon, but the photos from the Kodak are pretty good. When you have secured your Nikon, please try and buy Nikon lenses, at least for your primary photographic style. I payed quite a large sum of money...

Ooops... Werner, please excuse my lack of manners. Thank you for the welcome to MASA :wave2:

Werner, I doubt the 450D will be your cheapest option, but remember, your accessories in terms of filters, lenses etc also need to be considered and will cost the same for any Canon SLR. Both Canons you list here take the same lenses. May I be up front and ask why you are in a rush? Nikon...

Wooo Hooo!!! Eventually something on MASA that I actually understand ;) Having said that though, I know nothing about the Kodak you mention, but the D40 is a good snapper. I have a Canon 450D and while I enjoy the camera immensely, I find the ergonomics do not suit my small hands. The Nikon is...