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Graduation: whether it's from that intense 6-year medical school
program, 4-year architectural school, intensive Bachelor's degree in
fine art photography, visual arts school, your graduating
student/friend/coworker deserves an upgrade on their photography gear.
To begin, you can start off their newly graduated status with a
three-year gift subscription to Photo.net.
Hannah Thiem
For the Traveler
After graduation comes the great world adventure--perhaps it's a
trip around Europe bumming from hostel to train to bus, a down under
Australian adventure, an excursion to Patagonia, a scuba diving trip to
the Caribbean, the graduate will need travel photo gear to capture
those moments. Whether the photographs are for their memory book or
journal, or to post on their blog, we have some suggestions for
you.
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Nikon D60, 18-55mm VR kit, the latest upgrade
from the very popular D40x, the Nikon D60 takes up very little room
(and weight) in your carry-on luggage. With 10 MP, a 2.5" LCD screen,
and simple user-friendly design, this DSLR has the features you need
to take good photos, yet simple enough for the beginner DSLR user. The
standard kit comes with a vibration reduction standard lens
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR, good for bright
sunny days or with a flash.
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cody mcclung
For the Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast
Whether it's a small point and shoot that's waterproof,
freezeproof, crushproof, or protective housing, you want your graduate
to be set for their next underwater/desert/extreme adventure
excursion. Maybe they'll bring you back some awe-inspiring photos to
frame on your wall.
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Olympus Stylus
1030SW, for any grad requiring a waterproof,
shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof point and shoot
camera, this is the one to get. The Olympus features 10 MP, a 3.6x
wide-angle optical zoom, and a 2.7" LCD screen.
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Pentax Optio
W30, this small compact P&S is capable of
photographing underwater without a waterproof case or other
accessories. If your grad is planning a scuba diving excursion, the
Pentax Optio W30 can withstand up to 2 hours of continuous use at a
depth of up to ten feet. The Pentax has 7 MP, 4x optical zoom, and a
2.5" LCD screen.
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Underwater housing for the
Canon G9, the Canon G9 is a very popular P&S. Your
grad may already have one of these cameras, or you may be considering
getting your extreme adventurer a G9, this case will very effectively
protect the camera from sea water, sand, snow, rain, or dust.
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Josh Root
For the Party-Goer
Graduation parties, summer parties, nights on the town, who wants
to be lugging an expensive, heavy DSLR around? We've selected some of
the top point and shoot cameras with advanced features, allowing
creativity and flexibility in a small lightweight package.
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Nikon P5100 Cool
Pix, this small P&S has the same ergonomic design
and similar layout as the larger DSLRs. The Nikon P5100 has advanced
features such as a hot shoe mount for an external flash, and the
ability to add on converter lenses for more extreme wide-angle or
telephoto work. This P&S has 12 MP, 3.5x optical zoom, and extended
ISO range to ISO 3200.
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Canon PowerShot
G9, with 12 MP, 6x optical zoom, and RAW mode for
extra creative control, the G9 is an advanced P&S allowing for
creative photography without the bulk and weight of an SLR. The
camera also features optical image stabilization, allowing for
steadier photos even in low light.
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Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX2, with excellent Leica optics, this small P&S
allows for two file formats: RAW or JPEG. You can also choose among
16:9, 4:3, or 3:2 aspect ratios, with the 16:9 aspect ratio allowing
for frame-filling viewing on HDTVs. Your graduate would have plenty of
creative options with the 10 MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, while being
able to slip it into a pocket or bookbag.
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Article created April 2008
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, April 28, 2008; 06:03 P.M. 
