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'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. '

'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. '

'The E-510 is Olympus' flagship digital SLR and at this point in time it may be the ultimate bridge camera'

'Unlike some digital SLRs in its class, the E-510 has a great many features built in.'

'the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-410 bring Olympus' DSLR cameras in line with the competition.'

'The E-510's build quality is very good, considering the attractive price'