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With Christmas just under a month away we've noticed an increase in traffic here at Digital Photography Blog from people looking for the perfect digital camera to give as a Christmas gift.
Here are some of the hottest Digital Cameras that people are looking for this Christmas
Kodak EasyShare Z760 - to quote Eric Zoolander (as you do) - if this camera were a male model we'd say 'he's so hot right now'. This is the most searched for digital camera on DPB. It retails through Amazon for $279.99.
Kodak cameras were recently announced to be the most popular brand of digital camera in the US and this 6.1megapixel camera is set to lead the charge into 2006. It has a nice 2.2inch LCD screen, 3x Optical Zoom and the ability to get a little creative with some manual control over exposure (if desired). Get more information on the Kodak EasyShare Z760 here. Also pretty hot in this range is the Kodak EasyShare Z740 (with 10x Optical Zoom) which retails at $269.94.
Canon Powershot SD400 (IXUS 50) - This camera is apparently walking out of Melbourne camera stores at an incredible rate at present. Canon are renowned for their quality when it comes to image sensors and this camera produces some lovely results. It's got a 5MP sensor, 3x Optical Zoom, 2.0inch LCD and is retailing at Amazon for $264.94 (US). Also extremely popular in the Canon Powershot SD range is the 7.1MP SD550 (IXUS 750) which retails for $399 and the entry level SD200 (IXUS 30) which retails for $169.88.
Read more about the Canon Powershot SD400 (IXUS 50)
Canon Powershot A510 - Canon's other point and shoot range worth considering are the 'A' Series digital cameras which would make great gifts also. Particularly popular on the site here this week has been the Canon Powershot A510 - it has a 3.2 megapixel sensor and a 4x Optical Zoom for that little extra zoomage (I think I just made up a word). You can pick it up at Amazon for an affordable $159.99.
Also popular is the 4 megapixel version - the Canon Powershot A520 which sells for $174.94. At the top of the A series range is the incredibly popular Canon Powershot A620 which has a 7.1MP sensor and 4x Optical Zoom. It's selling well at $354.92.
Sony Cybershot DSC-S40 It's not all Canon and Kodak this year though - the entry level Sony Cybershot DSC-S40 has also had some attention in the past month or so. It has a 4.1MP sensor, 3x Optical Zoom and retails at $154.94.
Sony Cybershot DSC-T7 - If you're looking for something with a few more features in the Sony Cybershot range then you'll want to check out the 'T' Series of digital cameras which I'm sure will be selling like hot cakes as Christmas gifts this year. We've especially noticed a lot of attention around the sleek Sony Cybershot DSC-T7. This digital camera features a 5.1MP sensor and fold away 3x Optical Zoom. It will set you back $399.45 at Amazon.
Also in the sleek Sony 'T' range is the Sony Cybershot DSC-T33 which is retailing at present at the $339.99 mark.
Konica Minolta Dimage X1 - Speaking of sleek - check out the lines on the lovely little Konica Minolta Dimage X1. It might be small but it packs a punch with an 8MP sensor and 3x Optical anti shake Zoom. It's selling for $309.99 at Amazon and is a nice piece of equipment.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 - The Lumix range from Panasonic have been a bit of a surprise package for some digital camera buyers this season. One retailer that I spoke with told me he'd been selling quite a few. The Lumix DMC-LZ2 is an interesting feature combination with a 4MP sensor and an unusual 6x Optical Zoom which differentiates it from the 3x Zoom crowd. It's also a little different because it occupies the gap in price range between the mid $100's and mid $200's cameras - retailing at $198.94.
Also performing very well in the Panasonic range is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1. It's a feature packed camera with an 8.1MP sensor and 4x Optical zoom. Not cheap - but a quality camera at $569.99.
Canon Rebel XT - The Canon Rebel XT has been a very popular DSLR this year and would make most digital camera owners incredibly happy this Christmas. It has an 8 megapixel sensor and shoots at up to 3 frames per second. I have quite a few friends with this camera and they are always telling me how much they love it which lines right up with the reviews we've been linking to on the camera on our Rebel XT page. Amazon are currently selling the Canon Rebel XT for $875 (with 18-55mm lens).
Canon EOS 5D - you'd be a lucky person to get one of these as a Christmas gift but we thought we'd include it as it's one of the most searched for digital cameras on the web at present. The 12.8 megapixel 5D DSLR (yep - I said 12.8) is not for the faint hearted - it is a full frame DSLR and retails at $3249.95 (body only).
Nikon D70s - one of the biggest selling DSLRs through our partners this year has been the Nikon D70s which was announced this past April. It's an update to the award winning Nikon D70 and features a larger 2inch LCD, redesigned menus and better auto focus. I've played with the D70s on a few occasions and it feels like a good solid performer. It retails at Amazon with a kit lens at $1199.
Nikon D50 - Also new in the Nikon DSLR range this year is the D50. Packing 6.1 megapixels it's been getting some great reviews - retailing at a much more affordable $709.94 (this will be one of the best sellers this Christmas if the predictions of my retail buddies are anything to go by).
Nikon D200 - The most popular DSLR on this site at present is definitely the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200. It's still not actually available but Amazon seem to be taking pre-orders on it for $1900. It's one to put on your belated Christmas Present List (or to keep an eye on for a birthday gift next year.
Posted by Darren in our Digital Photography Blog News category on December 13, 2005