Wide angle lens focal length

If your shortest focal length is provided by a kit lens , consider adding an ultrawide angle zoom to your bag. The expanded field of view can be useful when shooting in cramped locations , for including more people in a group photo or for creating dynamic images that are not possible with the standard zoom lenses.

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A 10mm to 12mm focal length produces a remarkably wide field of view of 99 degrees or greater . That can be useful for including more subjects in a single photo. But it is also great for making images with entirely different visual effects.

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Olympus SP-800UZ , Portable Ultrazoom

Back up your DSLR system with the 14-megapixel Olympus SP-800UZ, which comes with an impressive 30x optical zoom lens, the equivalent of a 28-840mm ƒ/2.8-5.6 in 35mm format. The Dual Image Stabilization system combines sensor-shift stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to compensate for camera shake. By simply hitting a button, the camera records 720p HD video. The three-inch LCD features a wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology, helping you compose and shoot even under bright sunlight. The 12-megapixel SP-600UZ has a 28-420mm ƒ/3.5-5.4 (35mm equivalent) lens, a 2.7-inch LCD and records video.

Estimated Street Price: $349 (800UZ); $249 (600UZ).
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The Pentax K7 - sharper , faster and smaller

With many features, its hard to describe the K-7 in just three words. The 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, 11 point wide-frame AutoFocus system and 77-segment metering systems assure superior resolution and exposure control. Quite fast 5 frame per second shooting and top shutter speed of 1/8000sec . Ensure we capture all the action with ease while LiveView and HD movie capture with HDMI interface enhance your shooting experience.

One of the smallest bodies in its class, the K-7s durable magnesium body with a rugged stainless steel chassis and full weather resistand, dustproof and coldproof design makes it the ideal choice for shooting in almost any enviroment.