Digital Camera - Ken Gilbert

2nd Canon eoS 550D
What’s good: a specification list and features
to die for plus the best hD video here.
What’s bad: build quality could be better and
awkward handling gives a 'low-end' feel.
Our verdict: a technological feast wrapped in
a diminutive and lightweight body.
4th Pentax k-7
What’s good: Some nice advanced features,
including hD video and good image quality.
What’s bad: expensive compared with other
Slrs in the range and camera system is small.
Our verdict: a reasonably solid all-round
camera that's well suited to beginners.
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Your at-a-glance
guidetohow each
camera performed
in our tests
5tholymPuS e-30
What’s good: lives up to semi-pro aspirations
with advanced functions and solid build quality.
What’s bad: Pricey and quirky, thanks to the
four thirds system. image quality is so-so.
Our verdict: the e-30 is quite expensive for
what it actually delivers.
KITzONE
Sub-£750 SlrS teSteD
1st: nikon D90
a stunning camera at this price, the nikon is a
dream to use and delivers excellent image
quality, from beautiful skin tones in portraiture
to punchy landscapes that are full of drama
and impact.
What’s good: highly advanced metering and
autofocus make it hard to take a duff shot.
What’s bad: the 720p maximum video
resolution is merely average.
Our verdict: an absolutely brilliant camera,
the D90 is a genuine classic.
3rd Canon eoS 50D
What’s good: great build quality and handling
plus consistently good image quality.
What’s bad: Specifications and features are
starting to look a bit dated, lacks hD video.
Our verdict: a serious contender, but it’s
starting to look past its prime.
6thSonyalPha a500
What’s good: better handling than some of
Sony’s older D-Slrs and good battery life.
What’s bad: the feature set is rather basic
and custom functions are few and far between.
Our verdict: it’s the cheapest in the group but
quality is unconvincing.
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