CamerasOnly - Digital Photography Blog: 2006-2007 EISA Digital Camera Awards

The European Imaging and Sound Association, EISA, is an organization of editorial, multimedia magazines, specializing in the areas of Audio, Mobile Electronics, and Video and Photography. Its membership currently consists of 50 magazines from 20 European countries.

From all of the photography products introduced in the past twelve months, EISA members come together and vote on the best products in several categories.

This year's award winners for photography products are:

Best Professional Camera: Canon EOS 5D

The Canon EOS 5D is the first full-frame sensor, SLR digital camera available for an affordable price. Its effective 12.8 megapixels, together with the full-frame sensor, allows photographers to make large digital prints without sacrificing image quality. Furthermore, photographers can take advantage of a bright viewfinder and shallow depth of field. It is an excellent, full-featured camera for both professionals, semi-professionals and serious amateurs that can afford the price.

The Canon EOS 5D can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541161493&tmlpse=true

Best Consumer Camera: Sony Alpha 100

With its 10 megapixel CCD sensor, the popular Sony Alpha 100 has taken a large leap into the digital SLR market. The Sony Alpha has very useful functions like Super SteadyShot (which reduces camera shake) and an Anti-Dust System, which operates every time the camera is turned off. The Alpha's Bionz image engine reduces noise and improves color and detail reproduction, and a Dynamic Range Optimizer is provided for better backlight shots in poor lighting conditions. The Sony Alpha 100 is the first entry of the Sony DSLR system that includes more than 20 different lenses and a wide range of accessories.

The Sony Alpha 100 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=542083746&tmlpse=true

Best Compact Camera: Samsung NV10

The Samsung NV10 is another of the 10+ megapixel cameras that have been announced in 2006. It is the flagship of a new series of truly robust, compact cameras from Samsung that include a new design concept called 'blue ring.' The Samsung offers the highest level of image quality currently offered on a compact camera, along with a new, practical interface. It’s equipped with a 10.1 million-pixel CCD sensor, a Schneider-Kreuznach 3x optical zoom, an ani-shake system and a bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. All this is enclosed in an attractive slim, black aluminum body.

The Samsung NV10 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=545440844&tmlpse=true

Best European Camera: Nikon D200

The Nikon D200 is a semi-professional DSLR with a 10.2 megapixel CCD that sets a new standard in 2006. The D200 satisfies both the advanced amateur and the professional photographer with its wide range of advanced features. The balance between noise, sharpness, dynamics and true color reproduction is optimized for the quality image processing desired by professional photographers.

The Nikon D200 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541530275&tmlpse=true
or
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541535811&tmlpse=true