SLR digital camera articles

  • Best digital SLRs for beginners

    29 Jul 2009 11:57 AM

    With so many digital SLRs on the market today it's no wonder that the decision can be a daunting one for someone who is just starting out. We've chosen a range of dSLRs that are suitable for beginners.

  • Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

    27 Jul 2009 12:44 PM

    The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.7 inch, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Olympus E-P1

    21 Jul 2009 5:25 PM

    Though it's rather expensive, we can't help adoring the E-P1. The pictures it takes with the included lenses are mostly great, just don't expect compact-like features such as a viewfinder and flash to be included.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12.3 megapixels, 3 inch, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

    21 Jul 2009 11:03 AM

    The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.7 inch, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Nikon D5000 won't turn on? It's not you, it's broken

    17 Jul 2009 12:23 PM

    Bought a Nikon D5000 and can't figure out why it won't work? Nikon has announced an issue with a number of D5000 cameras.

  • Ask Us: Can I use a Nikon lens on a Canon camera?

    15 Jul 2009 11:00 AM

    If you've got a whole stack of lenses from one brand lying around but a different brand camera body, can you use them together?

  • Pentax K-m

    09 Jul 2009 3:09 PM

    We like the K-m and the image quality it offers, but having to fumble over the inconsistent metering and white balance can be an issue for users not familiar with manual exposure controls.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.7 inch, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Nikon D5000

    29 Jun 2009 4:36 PM

    Judged on its own merits, the D5000 is a great digital SLR for those wanting something a bit better than the entry-level D60 model, and equals or betters a lot of the performance specifications of the D90.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12.3 megapixels, 2.7 inch

  • Kodak winds last rolls of Kodachrome

    24 Jun 2009 5:20 PM

    The company bids good-bye to an iconic film product.

  • A bit better than budget: dSLRs for less than $2000

    02 Jun 2009 11:50 AM

    If you want a bit more than just a basic dSLR and have some more to spend, here's a list of the best models to choose from.

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  • Ricoh GXR

    Ricoh sets sail into a bold new world of interchangeable lens cameras with the GXR.

    Specs: Digital compact , 3 inch, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Canon EOS 7D

    Canon has created a proficient prosumer digital SLR with the 7D, sporting excellent specifications and performance such as burst shooting speed and HD movie recording.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 18 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • Olympus E-P2

    Less than six months after the E-P1 was announced, Olympus has come out of the starting gates with the E-P2, an incremental update to the retro-inspired camera.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12.3 megapixels, 3 inch