Less than four months after introducing their entry-level D40 digital SLR, Nikon released a fancier version, known as the D40x. I think it's safe to assume that a lot of D40 owners weren't entirely pleased with this news!

Very good photo quality, though see issues below ; Solid construction ; feels better in the hand than the competition ; Robust performance (even more so than the D40) ; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD ; Shooting data well presented on the main LCD ; ...

Images are overly saturated and a bit soft at default settings, in this reviewer's opinion ; Limited selection of AF-S lenses means that many Nikkor lenses (mostly primes) will not support autofocus ; No RAW image manipulation software included ; Some ...

The D40x doesn't come with a memory card, so you'll need to pick one up if you don't have one already. The camera supports both SD and the newer SDHC cards, which currently top out at a whopping 8GB. I don't think you need a card quite that large -- I ...

The D40 is Nikon's new entry-level digital SLR. Priced at just $599 with an 18 - 55 mm lens, the D40 is one of the lowest priced SLRs on the market. Nikon didn't cut a lot of corners to keep the price down, either -- this is a very capable camera. It ...

Excellent photo quality ; vivid colors and very low noise -- though see issues below ; Well built for its price ; Robust performance ; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD ; Shooting data well presented on the main LCD ; settings can quickly be changed ...

Purple fringing with kit lens ; occasional blown highlights ; Limited selection of AF-S lenses means that many Nikkor lenses (mostly primes) will not support autofocus ; Grip could be larger ; No depth-of-field preview ; Included software doesn't ...

The D40 and its new battery turn in above average battery life numbers. I suppose I should mention my usual list of "gotchas" about proprietary batteries like the EN-EL9. First, at $45 each, they're expensive. Secondly, unlike with cameras that use AA ...

The Nikon D200 ($1699 body only) is the long-awaited upgrade to their popular D100, which was introduced way back in 2002. The D200 is a vast improvement over that camera, so much so that they're not really comparable anymore. The closest competitor ...

Excellent photo quality, redeye not a problem (though see issue below) ; Built like a tank ; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD ; Full manual controls, and then some ; Super fast performance, amazing continuous shooting mode ; Tons of custom settings ; ...

Images a bit noisy at higher ISO settings ; Expensive ; Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation ; Nikon Capture should be included, and not $100 ; Suffers a bit from button clutter ; can be difficult to use ; Zoom and scroll feature ...

Now let's talk about memory cards. The D200 uses CompactFlash cards (including Type II cards like the Microdrive), and I'd suggest a 1GB card as a good place to start. A high speed memory card is definitely a good idea, with 66X the minimum speed that ...

The Maxxum 5D is the entry-level digital SLR in Konica Minolta's lineup. Like its big brother, the Maxxum 7D, the 5D has Minolta's exclusive Anti-shake system, making the two the only D-SLRs with image stabilization built into the camera body. Both ...

Excellent photo quality ; good high ISO performance ; Anti-shake system adds stabilization to all Maxxum AF lenses ; Solid build quality ; Large 2.5" LCD display (though see issue below) ; Full manual controls ; Built-in flash can be used as AF-assist ...

Below average shot-to-shot speeds ; Low resolution LCD ; Proprietary hot shoe ; No USB 2.0 High Speed support ; No battery grip available

As is the case with all digital SLRs, no memory card is included, so you'll need to buy one of those before you can start taking pictures. The Maxxum 5D uses CompactFlash cards (including the Microdrive), and I'd suggest a 512MB or 1GB as a good place ...

Kyocera is another one of those companies that you don't think of when you start naming digital camera manufacturers. But the huge Japanese conglomerate is trying to change that through marketing and new developments like the RTUNE engine used on ...

Stunning continuous shooting performance ; snappy performance in general ; Very good manual controls (but see negatives below) ; Excellent movie mode ; High quality (but small) LCD ; nice EVF as well ; LCD/EVF still usable in low light situations ; ...

Dull colors in photos ; images look fuzzy and soft ; vignetting in most of my test photos ; No long exposure noise reduction ; Redeye ; Limited slow shutter speed options ; Low light focusing wasn't great ; no AF-assist lamp ; Below average battery ...

You'll find a big lens cap and retaining strap in the box which you can use to protect that 10X zoom lens

The E-3 ($1699) is the flagship camera in Olympus' digital SLR lineup. It is the long-awaited follow-up to the E-1, which was introduced way back in 2003 (back when our reviews were in purple). Olympus didn't just slap a new badge on the E-1 and call ...

Excellent photo quality in most situations (see issues below) ; Optical image stabilization for every lens you attach ; Superb build quality ; body is sealed against dust and moisture ; Supersonic Wave Filter "shakes" dust off sensor ; Live view on a ...

Camera tends to underexpose ; Low light / high ISO performance not as good as some of the competition ; banding visible at highest sensitivities ; Too many buttons on camera body + poorly located front command dial makes E-3 more difficult to use than ...

The E-3's battery life numbers are just about average in this class. Keep in mind that the numbers above are calculated with live view off -- turning it on will probably knock anywhere from 30 - 50 percent off those scores

The Olympus E-510 is an entry-level digital SLR that is the "big brother" to the E-410 which I recently reviewed. For an additional $100, the E-510 offers all of the things that made the E-410 impressive (and, in some cases, not impressive) and throws ...

Excellent photo quality if you tweak the settings ; minimal noise until ISO 1600 (with noise filter set to low) ; Optical image stabilization for every lens you attach ; Great value for the money ; Well built, easy-to-hold body ; Live view on LCD ...

Soft photos at default settings (adjust the noise filter to fix that) ; occasional underexposure and dull colors ; Live view feature not as robust as on a fixed-lens camera: view is grainy and sluggish, difficult to see outdoors and in low light ; ...

Those two kit lenses were introduced alongside the E-410 and E-510. They're not as fancy as some of Olympus' other lenses (they're not weather sealed) but they're more than adequate for most people. You can, of course, use any of the other FourThirds ...

This is our final review of the Olympus EVOLT E-410. The camera described is a full production model, and product photos have been re-shot if necessary. All sample photos are from the production-level cameras. Thank you very much for your patience.

Excellent photo quality if you tweak the settings ; Minimal noise until ISO 1600 (unless you turn off the noise filter) ; Very compact body (by D-SLR standards) ; well built for the price ; Live view on LCD allows you to see 100% of the frame, preview ...

Soft photos at default settings (adjust the noise filter to fix that) ; colors a bit muted as well ; Camera tends to underexpose, sometimes by a lot ; Lack of right hand makes camera difficult to hold (in my opinion) ; Live view feature not as robust ...

If you get either of the lens kits then you'll be one of the first to use the new 14-42 and 50-140 mm lenses. These aren't quite as fancy as some of Olympus' other lenses (they're not weather sealed) but they're more than adequate for most people. You ...

This review has been completed using a production-level E-330. Thanks for your patience!

Excellent photo quality ; low noise levels through ISO 800 ; redeye not a problem ; Live view feature lets you shoot in ways not possible with other D-SLRs (though see the numerous issues below) ; Large, high resolution, tilting LCD display ; Solid ...

Hefty price premium ; Poor low light visibility when using live view ; boost" feature doesn't help much ; Darker-than-average optical viewfinder ; Live View Mode A doesn't show 100% of the frame like on most fixed-lens cameras ; Continuous shooting ...

But wait, there's more. The E-330's main sensor -- called a Live MOS (similar to CMOS) -- can also be used for live viewing (called "Live Mode B" this time). Since the mirror is flipped out of the way, the autofocus system cannot function, so this ...

This review has been completed using a production-level E-300 camera. Product shots have been reshot when necessary, and all sample photos are from the production camera.

Very good photo quality (but see issues below) ; Great deal for an 8MP D-SLR with a lens ; Full manual controls ; Robust performance ; Many white balance options, including ability to set the color temperature ; Solid low light focusing performance ; ...

Images seem a bit soft, with muddy details ; high ISO performance not quite as good as competition ; Very occasional vignetting from kit lens ; No USB 2.0 High Speed ; Burst mode, startup time a little slower than D70 ; Only three focus points

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