Best Digital Cameras - Manual Focus Focus Type, 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.'

'Optimal camera unit for different situations. 720p HD video capture. '

'Stunningly sharp results, particularly with 50mm portrait lens and 12-megapixel sensor combo. '

'excellent images'

'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.'

'It's a little weighty but that just gives the camera some substance and a good balance when trying to slide the camera open.'

'handsome and richly crafted camera'

'the Canon PowerShot S3 IS's combination of features, performance, and relatively compact design certainly gives megazoomers a compelling alternative.'

'S3 shooters have a fast, accurate, and very quiet ultra-zoom digital camera that's capable of capturing reasonably sharp handheld shots at shutter speeds that are beyond the ability of other (non IS) long zoom digital cameras.'

'It offers just about everything you want in a camera, from a big zoom lens to optical image stabilization to manual controls to a fancy movie mode.'

'The S3 IS fit well in my hand and felt sturdy, though it's light and fairly compact.'