very prolific manufacturer, Sony markets more DSLR models than any other company. The new A500 (Amazon: Sony Alpha DSLRA500 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only); B&H: Sony A500) and A550 (Amazon: Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...

The A500 or the A550 would be a fine choice for DSLR novices thanks to the many digicam-style features, but the great versatility and advanced functions make it just as suitable for photo enthusiasts. The A550 would be my first choice because of its ...

Nikon's D40 and D40x were very popular entry-level DSLRs but the replacement model is even more desirable. While it's also very budget-friendly, the equally small D3000 offers some valuable benefits in spite of the pleasantly low price (about $600 ...

Nikon has a well-earned reputation as a manufacturer of high performance equipment in the pro and semi-pro categories. That cachet extends to their more affordable DSLRs too; in fact, Nikon has sold over a million of the D40/D40x models. The D3000 ...

A high-end 12.3 megapixel camera with a vast range of features including some unique amenities for creative photographers Olympus E-30 Featuring the highest resolution available in the Olympus E-series, the E-30 is more compact, lightweight and ...

Similar in many respects to the 10.2 megapixel D80, the Nikon D90 is even more desirable since it benefits from technology developed for the semi-professional DSLRs. The primary improvements include a 12.3 megapixel CMOS (not CCD) sensor and upgraded ...

There are a lot of great cameras on the market, but the D300 more than any of them is designed for the serious photographer. The bottom line is this: If you need a great digital SLR camera and the price is no issue, the Nikon D300 will exceed your ...

Pro photographers just got a new option for full-frame digital photography: the Nikon D3 digital SLR camera. Not only will it make their old Nikon glass fully usable again, but it's now the fastest digital SLR on the market — with some limitations. As ...

With a 12.3-megapixel sensor, the Nikon D90 rises to the resolution of the more professional D300. … The Nikon D90 looks like a genuinely excellent camera for the intermediate photographer, and a great choice as a full-featured, light weight body for ...

Nikon now has a full-frame digital SLR for pros, semi-pros, and well-heeled enthusiasts: the Nikon D700. Nikon has done it again, producing a market-leading digital SLR that sets a new standard for image quality and ISO performance. Stacked up ...

Sure, it can't match the D3X's 24.5MP, but at 21.1MP, this Canon's no slouch. … If you mainly shoot in a studio environment, where you won't need high ISOs, the 1Ds Mark III might be the camera for you — especially if you already have an arsenal of ...

If you own or have used this lens, let us know what you think! Leave your comments and thoughts below. Thom Hogan Oh my, here's a lens wide enough to take in almost your entire vision, yet with very little linear distortion (i.e., straight lines ...