Best 5x Zoom Digital Cameras - 1 to 2 lb. Weight, 2 to 4 Frames Frames Per Second

'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. '

'produced a superb contender In terms of image quality, the Rebel XTi is top-notch.'

'Moreover, the fact that the filter is activated both when switching the camera on and off, dust simply gets less of a chance to attach itself.'

'It's lightweight, it's intelligently designed, it works well and can make extraordinary images.'

'it's now the lightest DSLR from Canon to date'

'the XS offers a solid set of entry-level specs'

'premium features'

'Custom white balance is quite easy to set'

'The D80 is definitely a great entry DSLR that still provides future growth.'

'The D80 is a fairly large digital SLR that has impressive build quality (save for a few plastic doors).'

'It's quiet too'

'the D80 includes a generous assortment of additional features, letting you do such things as combine multiple exposures, add text comments to any image, or program the built-in flash to fire multiple times at specified intervals.'

'It's fit and finish are excellent, and though it's light, it feels very solid'

'The D50 is a pretty complex camera manual.'

'Budding shutterbugs looking for fast operation coupled with useful features such as a robust burst mode, accurate exposure metering, and iTTL electronic flash control (both internal and external) will find a lot to like about this budget digital SLR contender'

'Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography.'

'The key controls are easy to get to, with sensitivity, white balance and image size/quality accessed directly from the mode dial.'

'The Nikon Coolpix 8800 has very impressive specifications.'

'The CoolPix 8700 is a solid choice, especially for those who want up-close shots.'

'massive fish-eye lens'