Best Digital Cameras - 0.95 to 1.49 lb. Weight, Atleast 500 images, Software Included Accessories

'Practical feature set contribute to the Nikon D5100's strengths.'

'excellent camera'

'Well-rounded feature set.'

'Superb still image and video quality'

'excellent camera'

'The EOS 60D also gains a couple of brand-new features of its own.'

'The Canon EOS 60D sits between the EOS 50D and the EOS 7D in Canon's mid-range digital SLR offerings, and it's a mighty beast to shoot with.'

'The Canon EOS 60D is one of the shining stars next to the Pentax K-7 and Olympus E-3, but the fiercest competition comes from the Nikon D7000.'

' 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.'

'It’s a strong look as the D3100 succeeds in out-classing a number of DSLR cameras classed as "higher spec" in various manufacturers’ ranges. '

'The camera is impressive throughout its automatic ISO range, and it even performs fairly well at its H1 setting, ISO 6400.'

'ideal camera'

'Nikon's latest dSLR offering for 2010, the D3100 improves upon the D3000 released last year.'

'More unusually still at this level, the K-x’s light sensitivity settings can be boosted to a semi-pro equivalent ISO 12,800 for flash free photography in the near dark and 16:9 widescreen format HD video recording – at 1280 x 720 pixels, 24fps, rather than Full HD 1920 x 1080 – marking this out as an affordable all-in-one device. '

'Small and light, the Pentax K-x seems like a well-built, no-nonsense digital SLR'

'The new K-x felt sturdy.'

'The camera also features a new 'cross-processing' mode on top of an already impressive range of filters and processing options. '

'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.'

'the Pentax K-7 feels tight and solid.'

'The live view experience on the K-7 is quite nice.'

'The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring.'

'the K-7 is much more comfortable to hold with average sized male hands, and doesn't seem anymore cramped.'

'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. '

'A low price boosts the Canon EOS Digital Rebel's appeal for amateur film-SLR photographers going digital and high-end snapshooters who want to experiment more. '

'Compact and lightweight'

'For less than $1,000 ($899.99 list with an EF-S 18-to-55mm IS lens), you get a 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor that takes fantastic pictures and a big, high-res VGA screen, along with high-definition video capture, which until now you couldn't get in a sub-$1K D-SLR '

'very compact camera'