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'The camera itself is pretty well-designed and easy to grip and shoot.'

'The NEX cameras are primarily about squeezing DSLR quality into compact bodies.'

'The Sony NEX-5 is an excellent camera for hobbyist photographers upgrading from compacts who want to increase capability but not bulk. '

'smallest interchangeable lens camera'

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

'excellent camera'

'Well-rounded feature set.'

'Superb still image and video quality'

' 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.'

'very responsive camera'

'very responsive camera'

'the Sony SLT-series cameras look rather aggressive, with the popup flash housing hunched low over the top of the lens barrel.'

'very good noise reduction'

'Sony's first translucent-mirror camera offers impressive continuous-autofocus capabilities, an amazing burst mode, and excellent image quality to go along with its smaller size. '

'excellent camera'

'Part of a new generation of cameras, the SLT-A55 is truly innovative. '

'Because the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 doesn't have to move a mirror around, Sony has been able to get a remarkable 10 frame-per-second burst rate out of the camera.'

'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.'

'The NEX cameras are primarily about squeezing DSLR quality into compact bodies.'

'The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera.'

'The result: the Alpha NEX-3, a compact camera with a huge LCD, huger sensor, and an interchangeable lens that can take photos on a par with larger prosumer DSLRs. '

'This is a good move by Sony as it will aide those who get turned off with the myriad features on offer in a DSLR.'

'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. '