Reviewed on November 22, 2006The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, lens, camera, LCD, setting, photograph
Reviewed on March 24, 2008Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, lens, camera, blade, Canon Inc., LCD, Sony Corp.
Reviewed on September 17, 2007Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter.TAGS:Canon Inc., SLR, Canon PowerShot, camera, flash, shot, LCD, picture, battery
Reviewed on June 18, 2007Canon's EOS 1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customization, and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market.TAGS:Canon Inc., SLR, wheel, camera, joystick, button, LCD
Reviewed on September 11, 2007The Olympus Evolt E-510 has quirky exposure and white-balance issues, but its Live View and Image Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance.TAGS:SLR, Olympus Corp., lens, camera, length, LCD, button
Reviewed on April 28, 2008Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.TAGS:Pentax, SLR, camera, menu
Reviewed on May 7, 2007The Nikon D40x makes a very nice first dSLR, though experienced SLR shooters looking for a Nikon should spend the extra cash for the D80.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, Pentax, lens, Canon Inc., camera
Reviewed on September 11, 2007The Olympus Evolt E-510 has quirky exposure and white-balance issues, but its Live View and Image Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance.TAGS:SLR, Olympus Corp., lens, camera, length, LCD, button
Reviewed on March 24, 2008Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, lens, camera, Canon Inc., blade, LCD, Sony Corp.
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, Samsung Electronics, camera, photograph
Reviewed on March 11, 2008The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR that doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field.TAGS:SLR, class, Sony Corp., camera, setting
Reviewed on October 10, 2007A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you don't already have a stake in other lens systems.TAGS:Minolta, lens, kit, SLR, Konica, Sony Corp., Canon Inc.
Reviewed on June 15, 2007The Fujifilm FinePix S700 would be a nice budget megazoom if it weren't hampered by mediocre performance and a frustrating design.TAGS:Fujifilm, SLR, lens, feet, shot, camera
Reviewed on February 9, 2007Nikon's flagship dSLR ranks among the best 35mm-format cameras currently made, but some pros may take umbrage with its less-than-full-frame sensor.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, sensor, lens, camera, Canon Inc., attention, battery
Reviewed on September 11, 2007The Olympus Evolt E-510 has quirky exposure and white-balance issues, but its Live View and Image Stabilization modes may make some photographers give this SLR a chance.TAGS:SLR, Olympus Corp., lens, camera, length, LCD, button
Reviewed on February 13, 2006An excellent midrange digital SLR, the D200 has given way to its even better successor, the D300. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, adjustment, camera, image