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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.'

'Of course, there are plenty of people who can overlook its imperfections in exchange for the heaps of wow factor the P100 packs. '

'So, if you want a camera that gives you lots of gimmicks to play with in a compact package the Nikon is a good choice.'

'The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a major step forward in terms of banishing the bane of the compact camera - image noise - though it does look fairly pricey. '

'The 3in tilt-adjustable LCD on the back of the Nikon Coolpix P100 and the huge extending lens are the only aspects that seem out of place on this otherwise well-proportioned camera - and these are hardly complaints. '

'all the exposures seem brighter, regardless of metering setting, then they were with the D300.'

'Well-made.'

'lovely, vivid images'

'The button layout is extremely similar to what was used on the D300, so anyone familiar with that camera should have a relatively easy time learning the control interface on the D300S.'

'the Olympus E-620's most desirable feature is the tilt/swivel LCD.'

'small-size digital SLR offering impressive specifications and features'

'Good for beginners too.'

'Fast 4 fps.'

'the Olympus E-620's most desirable feature is the tilt/swivel LCD.'

'Build quality is very good as the camera feels solid and there’s no creaking anywhere.'

'the system is now fully evolved and the current cameras are excellent.'

'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. '

'Overall picture quality was quite good, with accurate colors and superior sharpness.'

'it a responsive camera'

'company's latest super-zoom digital camera'

'With its lightning speed and gorgeous images, there's not much to complain about with the Canon EOS 50D—especially if you already own compatible lenses. '

'It's an ideal model for the mid-range to advanced DSLR user -- but it's also a very forgiving camera to better your craft on. '

'Nikon’s body boasts a viewfinder with 100% coverage to the 50D’s 95% and an AF system with a whopping 51-points to the 50D’s nine.'

'Once focused, shot-to-shot time typically takes about 0.4 second for RAW or JPEG, and adding flash recycling time bumps it to only 0.7 second, which is very good for any class. '

'The 12.2-megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XSi, which targets entry-level digital SLR shooters , has all the features that novices expect--as well as an alluring array of advanced options that will appeal to more seasoned photographers. '

'the Canon EOS 450D comes as a welcome change, and a model worthy of upgrading from your old 350D .'

'The Canon ESO 450D comes as a welcome change, and a model worthy of upgrading from your old 350D . '

'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. '