Best Digital Cameras - 1 to 2 lb. Weight, 2 to 4 Frames Frames Per Second, 215 to 415 Images Battery Life

'The first thing you are likely to notice about the D5000 is the incredibly quick start-up and shot-to-shot time, with the camera being ready to shoot within 0.5 seconds of switching it on.'

'We recommend spending a little extra in order to experience exactly what the D5000 is capable of.'

'the D5000 feels remarkably comfortable to hold.'

'the D5000 is comfortable to hold and the main controls are close at hand.'

'The SX20's video quality is very decent as well.'

'It's image quality is superb, the controls and menu are easy to use, and its video mode is almost good enough to make you leave your dedicated camcorder at home when you go on holidays.'

'Once focused, shot-to-shot time typically takes about 0.4 second for RAW or JPEG, and adding flash recycling time bumps it to only 0.7 second, which is very good for any class. '

'The 12.2-megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XSi, which targets entry-level digital SLR shooters , has all the features that novices expect--as well as an alluring array of advanced options that will appeal to more seasoned photographers. '

'the Canon EOS 450D comes as a welcome change, and a model worthy of upgrading from your old 350D .'

'The Canon ESO 450D comes as a welcome change, and a model worthy of upgrading from your old 350D . '

'The result is a great camera made better.'

'The old 5D was super-fast and usually accurate.'

'The viewfinder covers a 98 per cent field of view and is lovely and bright.'

'The K200D's version is a little more subtle than Canon's Highlight Tone Priority--at least the version I saw in the 1Ds Mark III --though that camera is an unfair comparison, to say the least.'

'I tend to feel that the company's DSLRs seem to have the heaviest construction of any cameras in their price class,'

'dust and water resistant'

'produced a superb contender In terms of image quality, the Rebel XTi is top-notch.'

'Moreover, the fact that the filter is activated both when switching the camera on and off, dust simply gets less of a chance to attach itself.'

'It's lightweight, it's intelligently designed, it works well and can make extraordinary images.'

'Olympus has made a big and daring step introducing the Four Thirds system.'

'compact yet very capable system for general travel photography'

'A completely new digital SLR system has arrived in the shape of the Olympus E-1 and is perhaps the most eagerly awaited professional camera this year.'

'a clever, ground-up brand new digital SLR from Olympus.'