'The Olympus E-PL2 is a compact, versatile camera that should please just about anyone who loves taking great pictures without lugging around pounds of gear. '
'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.'
'Camera picks up lens motor noise when shooting video.'
'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. '
'A middle-of-the-pack performer, with the exception of very fast start-up times, the D3000 doesn't improve much on the D60. '
'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. '
'As a still camera, the Kodak EasyShare Z950 shines, with impressive color quality, crisp images, and a powerful 10X optical zoom. '
'The Kodak EasyShare Z950 is sturdily built, packs a 12Mp sensor and shoehorns a 10x optical zoom into a body that will still fit into your pocket. '
'One of the neatest digital cameras on the market right now is the Kodak Easyshare Z950. '
'For me, the true test of a camera's quality lies in its ability to shoot low light, indoors, without flash, and still produce usable photos. I'm pleased to say that the Z950 does well in this area—far better than I expected.'
'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.
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'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
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