Reviewed on September 24, 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, SLR, coverage, JPEG, shot, photograph
Reviewed on April 27, 2009A top megazoom option, the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS offers a 20x zoom lens and HD video, which you can't get in a similarly priced dSLR, and delivers more features and slightly better performance and photo quality than the cheaper SX10 IS.TAGS:Canon Inc., Canon PowerShot, movie, LCD, aspect, SLR, setting, button, photograph, camera
Reviewed on May 15, 2009If you're willing to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of digital photography and video, and as long as you don't shoot sports or in dark venues, then you'll likely love the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. But if you're simply attracted by the not-to-be-underestimated flexibility of interchangeable lenses with autofocus and depth-of-field control for video, wait for the price to fall a few hundred bucks.TAGS:Panasonic Lumix, AVCHD, Panasonic, lens, SLR, camera, movie, camcorder, setting, video, photograph
Reviewed on March 1, 2007A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders.TAGS:Pentax, SLR, class, photograph, Samsung Electronics, camera
Reviewed on November 14, 2008The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design.TAGS:Panasonic Lumix, Panasonic, SLR, lens, Nikon Corp., Olympus Corp., Canon Inc., camera, photograph
Reviewed on September 24, 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, CCD, segment, SLR, coverage, JPEG, shot, photograph
Reviewed on May 28, 2008Pentax's 14MP K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.TAGS:Pentax, SLR, flash, CMOS, shot, camera, battery, photograph
Reviewed on September 24, 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, SLR, shot, JPEG, photograph
Reviewed on November 19, 2008As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price.TAGS:Nikon Corp., grip, lens, compensation, switch, SLR, Canon Inc., button, photograph
Reviewed on February 4, 2009If it wasn't so slow, the Nikon Coolpix S710 would be a very good high-end, full-featured ultracompact.TAGS:Nikon Corp., Nikon Coolpix, SLR, lens, photograph, camera
Reviewed on September 10, 2009The Samsung TL320's myriad shooting options make it a very good dSLR companion, but the photo quality and performance are definitely those of a point-and-shoot camera.TAGS:dial, Samsung Electronics, SLR, battery, photograph, camera
Reviewed on May 8, 2009Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money.TAGS:Nikon D5000, Nikon Corp., SLR, display, LCD, Canon Inc., photograph, video
Reviewed on February 4, 2009If it wasn't so slow, the Nikon Coolpix S710 would be a very good high-end, full-featured ultracompact.TAGS:Nikon Corp., Nikon Coolpix, SLR, lens, photograph, camera