What set this camera apart is that it was the first DSLR to feature a body integrated anti-shake system. The 6MP resolution was at least as good as its competitors at the time, and what competition it faced - the likes of Canon's 20D (although this was 8MP not 6) and Nikon's D70. The color reproduction is vibrant, but not overly so. Of course, it is useful for so much more than that. I use it to take the photos for my eBay store.

The camera above I basically purchased from the bargain bin for $199. And lets not forget the digital versus film aspect to it. It is as much a technical marvel as the Leica M6 is wonderful in its simplicity. In many ways, this camera is the antithesis to the Leica M6 as a Hall of Fame selection. Item Specifications: Product Description: Tamron A014 - zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm Manufacturer Warranty: 6 years warranty Weight: 14 oz Length: 3 in Min Focus Range: 17.7 in Lens System: Zoom lens Optical Zoom: 11.1 x Lens Aperture: F/3.5-6.3 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 18 mm - 200 mm Mounting Type: Minolta A-type Lens Construction: 13 group(s) / 15 element(s) Filter Size: 62 mm Special Functions: Zoom These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. Tamron s Di II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of their Di products. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design. Tamron s original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world s lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. Tamron is proud to have introduced the concept of their high-power zoom lens with AF 18-200mm XR Di II - for exclusive use with digital SLRs.

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