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'Judged on its own merits, the Nikon D3S is an absolutely outstanding camera. '

'All this is housed within a secure and rocket magnesium alloy construction effectively protecting from moisture'

'The D3s, like the D3, inspires a great degree of confidence for photographers who use and abuse their cameras in tough environments. '

'It’s great! '

'all the exposures seem brighter, regardless of metering setting, then they were with the D300.'

'Well-made.'

'lovely, vivid images'

'The button layout is extremely similar to what was used on the D300, so anyone familiar with that camera should have a relatively easy time learning the control interface on the D300S.'

'the Olympus E-620's most desirable feature is the tilt/swivel LCD.'

'small-size digital SLR offering impressive specifications and features'

'Good for beginners too.'

'Fast 4 fps.'

'the Olympus E-620's most desirable feature is the tilt/swivel LCD.'

'Build quality is very good as the camera feels solid and there’s no creaking anywhere.'

'the system is now fully evolved and the current cameras are excellent.'

'The Nikon D3000 looks and feels expensive; its build is similar to the more-expensive ($999 list, body only) Nikon D90 , but it's more compact (1.16 pounds) with a smaller grip and fewer buttons. '

'If you're an enthusiast photographer and want to learn more about how to take photos in different situations, there is probably no better camera to get your hands on than the Nikon D3000. '

'The slightly mottled plastic around the body is the standard Nikon feel, and overall build quality is excellent considering the price range. '

'With its lightning speed and gorgeous images, there's not much to complain about with the Canon EOS 50D—especially if you already own compatible lenses. '

'It's an ideal model for the mid-range to advanced DSLR user -- but it's also a very forgiving camera to better your craft on. '

'Nikon’s body boasts a viewfinder with 100% coverage to the 50D’s 95% and an AF system with a whopping 51-points to the 50D’s nine.'

'Pros Strong all-round performance'

'The A500's performance is quite robust, with power on to first shot running around 5/10 of a second.'

'Coupled with their BIONZ image processor, the A500 and A550 are optimized for low-light performance and boast a range of up to 12800 ISO. '

'Overall, the Sony A550 and A500 look like good camera designs with some interesting innovations that take advantage of the serious CPU power of Sony's processing chips. '

'The Sony A550 delivers several exciting and unusual capabilities, including in-camera high dynamic range images that come out very well, and a full-resolution burst mode of nearly 7 shots per second. '

'Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A550 is a mid-range DSLR aimed at enthusiasts, featuring 14.2 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation, a vertically-tilting VGA screen, two Live View modes and quick continuous shooting at up to 7fps. '

'This camera is easy to use and has several good features.'

'One high-speed digital cameras that are convenient to carryover everywhere.'

'This Casio Elixim EX-S12 looks fantastic and won't weigh you down.'

'The camera is well-made, durable, and sturdy but its being dropped forcefully, even though accidentally, did cause some cosmetic damage.'

'Ultimately, the Nikon D90 gets high marks because it's a fast camera that delivers a great shooting experience and first-rate photos for the money.'

'With its very good feature set, excellent image quality, and reasonable price, the D90 is a camera you should absolutely consider if you're shopping for a mid-range SLR. '

'Solid body'

'The 12.3-megapixel D90 is a Mensa-worthy fistful of photo fury that could pave your way to MoMA's permanent collection. '