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, coverage, SLR, JPEG, shot, photograph
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, camera, setting
Reviewed on July 31, 2008Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture.TAGS:Nikon Corp., grip, SLR, sensor, camera, control, LCD
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, blade, camera, LCD, Canon Inc., Sony Corp.
Reviewed on July 16, 2009The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330.TAGS:lens, SLR, CCD, Sony Corp., LCD, camera
Reviewed on October 24, 2008The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.TAGS:Canon Inc., Canon PowerShot, enthusiast, shot, SLR, camera, LCD
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 PowerShot, Canon Inc., movie, LCD, aspect, SLR, setting, button, photograph, camera
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, menu, 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, Olympus Corp., Nikon Corp., Canon Inc., camera, 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, blade, camera, lens, LCD, Canon Inc., 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, photograph, Samsung Electronics, 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 July 16, 2009The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View, its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal.TAGS:SLR, lens, CCD, Sony Corp., LCD, camera
Reviewed on February 25, 2008The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.TAGS:grip, Canon Inc., Nikon Corp., button, SLR, control, LCD, camera
Reviewed on September 23, 2002Although it carries a high price tag for the consumer digicam world, this responsive, high-quality camera is still a good value for a digital SLR.TAGS:Nikon Corp., SLR, 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, attention, Canon Inc., battery