Megapixels: 6.1, Media Format: Secure Digital, Maximum Resolution: 3008 x 2008 pixels, Type: D-SLR

Well constructed. Easy to operate. Works with all Pentax film lenses. Mirror lockup for CCD cleaning. Uses standard double-A batteries.

Limited feature set. Relatively slow recycle time. Some functions require too many button pushes.

The Pentax *ist DS is one of the smallest, lightest, and easiest to operate D-SLRs on the marketat a very affordable price.

Megapixels: 8, Media Format: CompactFlash, Type: D-SLR, Maximum Resolution: 3456 x 2304 pixels

Fantastic range of features, including two auto modes. Superb burst mode. Great value.

Small LCD. Screen is hard to see in bright daylight. No TIFF support.

This versatile, user-friendly camera is a pleasure to use, and will reward those who want to explore more creative avenues without breaking the bank. It shares our Editors' Choice distinction with its big brother, the Canon EOS 20D.

A good affordable choice for serious amateurs who want high-resolution images, lots of control, and access to a growing assortment of Four Thirds ...

Megapixels: 6.1, Media Format: CompactFlash, Maximum Resolution: 3008 x 2000 pixels, Type: D-SLR

Extensive, intelligently placed analog controls. Big, bright LCD. Antishake technology works with any lens. Very clean images.

Small buffer limits the number of shots in a single burst. Our daylight shot was underexposed. Built-in flash was inconsistent. More expensive than the competition.

The Maxxum 7D is a very well-built, intelligently designed camera with excellent handling characteristics and antishake technology. It's a little pricey when compared with the competition, and the built-in flash could be better, but we can't quibble ...

Powerful DSLR for surprisingly little money ; accepts all existing Canon EOS lenses ; lightweight, with long battery life

Provides less control over exposure and focus than other DSLRs. No flash adjustment feature

Even though it's a bit pricey, this is a very good camera for the money, whether you're a pro who wants a powerful pocketable camera or a beginner who wants a great camera to grow with.

Comprehensive, professional-level features. Extremely sharp images, excellent balance when shooting with pro-level controls

In default mode, daylight exposure looks slightly cool ; daylight and flash shots are slightly underexposed. Plastic body. No PC connection to control studio strobes

Excellent construction and design, fast performance, and great image quality make the Canon EOS 20D the current top gun among digital SLRs under ...

Incredibly clear, detailed images. Excellent color, exposure, and tonality. Intuitive menus and controls. Extensive features. Reasonably priced.

Deserves a kit lens option more befitting to the camera's quality and capabilities. Slightly clipped highlights on auto settings.

This is a decent-performing 4-megapixel superzoom camera that is easy to handle and has a nice burst mode. It might have tied our current 10X zoom ...

Quick boot time (for a superzoom) and 10X optical zoom. Good analog controls. Continuous shooting at 3.3 frames per second to the capacity of the memory card. Full-frame video.

No image stabilization. Slow recycle time. Continuous shooting mode requires high-speed SD cards.