Digital Camera Repair Blog

I’m not sure if I’m a fan of this or not, but it looks like a good idea. With the new Samsung PL90 digital camera, you don’t have to look for a USB cable to transfer your pictures to your computer, you just flip out the built in connector and plug it in.

What I want to know is how is the USB connector going to hold up over time with the camera hanging in midair while plugged into your desktop computer? The USB also charges the battery (this takes a long time, USB doesn’t provide a large amount of power), so plan on having your camera hanging off the front of your computer quite often.

Also… it’s a Samsung so it’s not that great of a camera to begin with. Take the $150 for this camera and get a Canon, Panasonic or Sony instead.

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So Pentax used to be well known for making some very nice 35mm film cameras back in the day. Heck, I still have my Pentax K1000 35mm, but it’s been decades since it’s seen a roll of film.

Pentax digital cameras have never impressed me and I’ve never recommended them to anyone. I haven’t had the chance to try their K-x digital SLR, but I’ve seen it get good reviews. I think they are trying really hard to market this camera, hopefully it’s a good one. They are trying something that has become common with pocket sized point and shoot cameras, multiple colors, but with the K-x they have taken it to the next level!

At first the K-x was available in solid black, white and red when normally DSLR’s are only offered in silver or black. The white and red were interesting options to be sure. Now the K-x comes in: Navy, Purple, Blue, Green and Orange! (Maybe they are Spongebob fans and REALLY liked the “Pretty Patties” episode!)

But what’s really going to knock your socks off are the special edition K-x cameras…

Rainbow K-x

Japan's Kore Ja Nai Robot K-x

Pink K-x

Which one do you choose? Gotta catch ‘em all!!

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Digital SLRs keep getting cheaper and they keep adding more features and gadgets to try and get you to buy a new one. If you don’t need HD video on your SLR then don’t pay extra to get it! Here are four very good cameras with very good prices!

#1: Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000 DSLR

The Nikon D3000 is a great camera for the beginner or those on a budget wanting a good DSLR camera. You can buy a new Nikon D3000 DSLR camera for only about $450 kit with a lens! That’s a great price to get into a DSLR that’s good for beginners with features like built-in tutorials.

#2: Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i

Canon Digital Rebel T1i

The T1i is more expensive than the Nikon, but it has the same 15mp CMOS sensor as the EOS 50D, 1080p video, and live view! Excellent camera that you buy a new Canon Digital Rebel T1i Camera kit for only $700 with a lens. Not a bad deal for a good camera.

#3 Nikon D90

Nikon D90 DSLR

The Nikon D90 is awesome, probably the camera I would buy in this group. The D90 shoots 720p video, has the same CMOS as the D300 and is just all around a real winner. You can buy a new Nikon D90 DSLR camera for only $1,100 which is a great price for such a capable camera! You won’t be disappointed with a Nikon D90.

#4 Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

The Canon EOS 7D is the cream of the crop of this bunch with 1080p video, amazing low light ISO that doesn’t have horrible noise, 18MP CMOS sensor and a bunch of other great features including a really good auto-focus system. You can buy a Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera for only $1,800 which is honestly a great price for such a powerful camera!

If we can help you buy a new digital camera online then we are happy to do so! Please help support our site by making your purchase through our links to Amazon.

Thomas

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We prefer to help customers repair their cameras here, rather than tell them it’s not worth repairing and should be replaced. Sometimes there’s nothing we can do… the camera was dropped in water… eaten by the dog… run over by a steam roller… When those situations arise we are able to recommend a good replacement camera, and we do have new digital camera sales through our website as well!

All new cameras ship through our Amazon shop, and prices change all the time; so you will have to click ‘add to cart’ to see pricing for any camera you are interested in buying.

Right now we have just the top 3 major brands with individual cameras listed:
New Canon digital cameras
New Nikon digital cameras
New Sony digital cameras

And we also have pages on the site where you can browse new digital cameras by manufacturer as well.

I know it’s all kinda confusing… but we are trying to figure out which format will be easiest for the customer to use and for us to implement. Right now adding each camera one at a time to the store with a nice detailed description is very slow and it will be very difficult to keep up with all the new models that keep coming out!

If we can help repair your camera then great! If we can’t, we are happy to help you with your purchase of a replacement.

Thomas

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