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'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.'

' it's a solid camera '

'Its relatively compact size makes it a suitable for anyone who wants similar capabilities to a digital SLR but not the bulky size.'

'GH1 is just as exciting for film-makers and keen photographers alike.'

'In summary, the Panasonic GH1 is better able to compete with the best from Nikon and Canon, and bests other Four Thirds players like the Olympus E-30 and even the Panasonic G1.'

'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. '

'Extensively customizable.'

'E-30 attractive'

'The E-30 offers many options that aren’t in plain sight so the manual does come in handy.'

'Face detection & Art Filters.'

'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. '

'decent camera'

'Overall, a good, well-rounded camera, if not a little unremarkable in places due to lack of new innovation. '

'It's a digital SLR that's aimed at people who don't have a big budget and who are perhaps new to digital photography but don't want a camera with a smaller Micro Four Thirds–based system.'

'overall the camera is reassuringly solid with rechargeable NP-FH50 lithium ion battery inserted and the 18-55mm kit lens we were supplied for our test attached.'

'The camera is easy to hold, with a good-sized (though somewhat slippery) right hand grip.'

'a camera that just works:'

'rest of the specs are typical for its class'

'solid all-around camera'

'Record Mode The DSLR-A350 is ready to shoot a fraction of second after it's been turned on.'