Reviewed on September 23, 2009Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.TAGS:Nikon Corp., dot, segment, CCD, coverage, shot, SLR, JPEG, photograph
Reviewed on September 8, 2009The Nikon D300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved low-light focus, but if you don't care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal on a D300 and using what you save to splurge on a good lens.TAGS:Nikon Corp., dot, CMOS, cycle, coverage, lens, kit, shot, JPEG, camera
Reviewed on July 18, 2010Cheaper and with better photo quality than its sibling, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A500's quirky design is the only real flaw in an otherwise solid entry-level model with fast Live View shooting and a useful tilting LCD.TAGS:JPEG, coverage, Pentax, SLR, Sony Corp., photograph, image, LCD
Reviewed on September 8, 2009The Nikon D300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved low-light focus, but if you don't care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal on a D300 and using what you save to splurge on a good lens.TAGS:Nikon Corp., dot, cycle, lens, CMOS, coverage, kit, JPEG, shot, camera
Reviewed on February 8, 2010If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.TAGS:lens, dot, segment, JPEG, coverage, SLR, shot, Sony Corp., LCD, button
Reviewed on March 10, 2010A fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light quality, the Pentax K-x nevertheless has some flaws, such as unreliable image stabilization, to watch out for.TAGS:Pentax, dot, segment, lens, coverage, JPEG, SLR, CCD, CMOS, photograph, camera
Reviewed on March 10, 2010A fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light quality, the Pentax K-x nevertheless has some flaws, such as unreliable image stabilization, to watch out for.TAGS:Pentax, dot, coverage, segment, lens, SLR, JPEG, CCD, CMOS, photograph, camera
Reviewed on July 18, 2010Cheaper and with better photo quality than its sibling, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A500's quirky design is the only real flaw in an otherwise solid entry-level model with fast Live View shooting and a useful tilting LCD.TAGS:coverage, JPEG, SLR, Pentax, Sony Corp., photograph, LCD, image
Reviewed on September 23, 2009Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.TAGS:Nikon Corp., segment, dot, CCD, SLR, coverage, shot, JPEG, photograph
Reviewed on July 18, 2010Cheaper and with better photo quality than its sibling, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A500's quirky design is the only real flaw in an otherwise solid entry-level model with fast Live View shooting and a useful tilting LCD.TAGS:coverage, JPEG, SLR, Pentax, Sony Corp., photograph, LCD, image
Reviewed on September 23, 2009Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.TAGS:Nikon Corp., segment, dot, CCD, coverage, SLR, JPEG, shot, photograph