Best Digital Cameras - Manual Focus Focus Type, Under $1500, 3 to 7 x Optical Zoom

' 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 camera also sports a significantly redesigned weather-sealed body, and the new viewfinder has an LCD overlay for providing additional information, like an on-demand grid and electronic levels. and this is the first EOS dSLR to incorporate wireless flash. '

'Excellent still-image and HD-video quality.'

'Very impressive. '

'On paper the 7D looks like a very capable camera and Canon rarely disappoints. '

'The camera also sports a significantly redesigned weather-sealed body, and the new viewfinder has an LCD overlay for providing additional information, like an on-demand grid and electronic levels. and this is the first EOS dSLR to incorporate wireless flash. '

'Excellent still-image and HD-video quality.'

'Very impressive. '

'On paper the 7D looks like a very capable camera and Canon rarely disappoints. '

'The camera also sports a significantly redesigned weather-sealed body, and the new viewfinder has an LCD overlay for providing additional information, like an on-demand grid and electronic levels. and this is the first EOS dSLR to incorporate wireless flash. '

'Excellent still-image and HD-video quality.'

'Very impressive. '

'On paper the 7D looks like a very capable camera and Canon rarely disappoints. '

'The attractive Olympus Pen E-P2 serves up unique in-camera controls, interchangeable lenses, and a compact design, but it costs significantly more than an entry-level DSLR. '

'the E-P2 is a great performer.'

'However, on its own merits the E-P2 is a great addition to the Micro Four Thirds camera collection. '

'The attractive Olympus Pen E-P2 serves up unique in-camera controls, interchangeable lenses, and a compact design, but it costs significantly more than an entry-level DSLR. '

'the E-P2 is a great performer.'

'However, on its own merits the E-P2 is a great addition to the Micro Four Thirds camera collection. '

'The attractive Olympus Pen E-P2 serves up unique in-camera controls, interchangeable lenses, and a compact design, but it costs significantly more than an entry-level DSLR. '

'the E-P2 is a great performer.'

'However, on its own merits the E-P2 is a great addition to the Micro Four Thirds camera collection. '

'JPEG shooters will also welcome the new ability to completely deactivate in-camera sharpening.'

'This system takes several readings across the frame, then settles on a proper exposure based on a digital evaluation that can recognize backlighting and other problematic lighting conditions.'

'20D a perfect backup digital camera'

'We reckon the body will feel well-balanced with most lenses, with the exception of the longer telephoto glasses'

'All controls are easy to access and intuitive in action, at least for anyone familiar with digital cameras.'