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This 10 megapixel digital camera from Canon features a 2.8" Vari-angle PureColor System LCD and can produce RAW as well as JPG images. Take single photos as well as 720p HD video with stereo sound, and get sharp focus with the help of image stabilization and AF Tracking. The Canon PowerShot G12 comes with battery, charger, USB interface and AV cables, and Digital Camera Solution software. A $499 MSRP
This monochrome CCD camera uses a Sony ICX098BL sensor with a 640 X 480 pixel array. The Imaging Source iMU connects to your computer via a USB 2.0 connection and has a maximum output of 60 frames per second. A $390 Value
Anyone who owns a digital camera of any type knows how easily sensors pick up stray hairs, fuzz, and specks of dust and dirt, whether you can see them or not. The Delkin SensorScope includes a device with 5X magnification that allows you to inspect your sensor, as well as products that safely remove different contaminants that include a small vacuum, cleaning wands, and a special solution. A $129.95 Value