Best Interchangeable-lens Digital Cameras - 450 to 500 $ Prices

'very capable camera'

'Good ISO performer.'

'The Nikon 1 J5 is a good camera for other casual consumers as well that want more than they can snap with their smartphone. '

'The RAW files were also excellent, with usable images throughout the entire range of ISO 200-6400.'

'Picture quality up to ISO 3200.'

' The 12.4 effective megapixel K-r is Pentax’s follow-up digital SLR to the entry level K-x, a sound, good value starter option. '

'The Pentax K-r is one of the few worthy intruders, flaunting several improvements over its next in command, the Pentax K-x.'

'exceptionally fast performance'

'If Pentax can step up its efforts to make itself visible in the industry, the K-r is a competitive model in the entry-level dSLR category.'

' The 12.4 effective megapixel K-r is Pentax’s follow-up digital SLR to the entry level K-x, a sound, good value starter option. '

'The Pentax K-r is one of the few worthy intruders, flaunting several improvements over its next in command, the Pentax K-x.'

'exceptionally fast performance'

'If Pentax can step up its efforts to make itself visible in the industry, the K-r is a competitive model in the entry-level dSLR category.'

'Still, the overall shooting experience is probably good enough to deliver Olympus a nice-size niche among style-, but not budget-conscious, enthusiasts. '

'Compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses.'

'the E-P1 looks quite good against Canon's latest.'

'The retro styling of the E-P1 will mostly appeal to photographers old enough to remember the original Pen series of cameras, but it's not so radical to put off younger enthusiasts.'