Best Digital Cameras - 450 to 500 $ Prices, Software Included Accessories

' 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.'

' 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.'

'Optimal camera unit for different situations. 720p HD video capture. '

'Stunningly sharp results, particularly with 50mm portrait lens and 12-megapixel sensor combo. '

'excellent images'

'Still, the overall shooting experience is probably good enough to deliver Olympus a nice-size niche among style-, but not budget-conscious, enthusiasts. '

'Compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses.'

'the E-P1 looks quite good against Canon's latest.'

'The retro styling of the E-P1 will mostly appeal to photographers old enough to remember the original Pen series of cameras, but it's not so radical to put off younger enthusiasts.'

'Still, the overall shooting experience is probably good enough to deliver Olympus a nice-size niche among style-, but not budget-conscious, enthusiasts. '

'Compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses.'

'the E-P1 looks quite good against Canon's latest.'

'The retro styling of the E-P1 will mostly appeal to photographers old enough to remember the original Pen series of cameras, but it's not so radical to put off younger enthusiasts.'

'The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is another great camera in the company's 2009 point-and-shoot lineup. '

'the compact, high-zoom Sony H20 adds more resolution, a 720p movie mode, and an array of intelligent capabilities that were lacking in the previous model. '

'The H20, already with an above-par feature set for a digital compact, is one such camera that's further enhanced by a host of intelligent shooting features. '

'It's a little weighty but that just gives the camera some substance and a good balance when trying to slide the camera open.'

'handsome and richly crafted camera'

'fairly good camera specs'

'with the camera is very easy both in and out of the water.'

'most rugged camera'

'the W80 is pretty versatile.'

'Burst shooting is possible at up to 8.4 frames per second, the fastest of any PowerShot Digital ELPH camera to date.'

'The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH sports an f/2.0 aperture, perfect for creating enticing portraits, by drawing attention to the face and blurring the background with its impressively shallow depth-of-field. 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output.'

'Excellent high ISO performance'

'Being the top of Canon's style compact range, the SD4000 IS also has a selection of extra shooting modes such as fisheye and miniature (mock tilt/shift) modes. '