Editors' choice SLR digital cameras

  • 8.7 9.2

    Canon EOS 5D Mark II

    21 Apr 2009 9:38 AM

    The long-awaited successor to the 5D has arrived in the guise of the 5D Mark II. With its competent HD video functionality and excellent image quality, this camera doesn't disappoint.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 21.1 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 9.5

    Nikon D3X

    07 Apr 2009 12:35 PM

    Normally we would express disappointment with a camera being overly similar to a predecessor, but not in this instance. Nikon has improved, refined and upped the megapixel count from the D3 to produce a professional-grade camera with every function you could ever wish for, apart from video recording.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 8.2 8.7

    Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

    18 Dec 2008 12:44 PM

    If you can bear to part with the cash, you won't be disappointed with the superb HD-video and image quality of Canon's superzoom SX1 IS.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch, 20 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 9.3 9

    Nikon D3

    03 Oct 2008 1:47 PM

    Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12.1 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II, Microdrive

  • 9.0 7.6

    Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

    28 Feb 2008 4:05 PM

    The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 21.1 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type II, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 9.3 9

    Canon EOS-1D Mark III

    21 Jun 2007 3:48 PM

    Canon's EOS 1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation, and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.1 megapixels, 3 inch

  • 8.6 8.6

    Canon EOS 400D

    06 Feb 2007 12:00 AM

    The Canon 400D remains a very good first dSLR, with a balance of automatic, semi-automatic and manual controls to progress through as your creative photography skills improve.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 8.0 8

    Nikon D80

    01 Sep 2006 2:45 PM

    Nikon's newest mid-level dSLR has a solid feature set that should make it a favourite for experienced photographers or even for SLR newbies who crave more power than the D50's.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 inch, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • 8.0 9.6

    Canon EOS 350D

    16 Aug 2006 10:55 AM

    The Canon EOS 350D is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur dSLR owners, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 8 megapixels, 1.8 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 7.8 8.2

    Nikon D200

    02 Mar 2006 2:09 PM

    Aggressively priced and stuffed with pro-quality features, the rugged Nikon D200 digital SLR offers the best of the D2X at about one-third the price.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 inch, CompactFlash Card

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