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Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid and inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

Nikon D3000

As long as you don't expect too many fancy bells and whistles, you won't be disappointed with the quality and performance of the D3000.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

As long as you don't want to make enlargements from full-sized images, the DSC-HX1 is an interesting, fully featured superzoom. Just beware of that exorbitant price.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

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.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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.
Nikon D5000

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.
Olympus E-620

If you've been hankering after an Olympus E-30 but baulked at the price, don't despair ... just get the E-620 instead. It's a competent, capable digital SLR in the vein of its older sibling, but a lot smaller and cheaper.
Nikon D3X

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.
Nikon Coolpix P90

The P90 is a competent superzoom with an impressive burst rate, but loses out against its competitors on image quality and features.
Olympus E-30

Though it has been surpassed by its competitors in video and image capturing capabilities, the E-30 presents a fun alternative to a run-of-the-mill dSLR.

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Features

Best digital SLRs for beginners

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.
SLRs for savvy shooters

Many photographers, both pros and serious amateurs, crave the increased control provided by mid-range dSLRs. We select the best ones for savvy shooters.
Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.
Cameras with image stabilisation

Image stabilisation addresses one of the common causes of blurred photographs: camera shake. You might think your lens is no good, or blame your camera's autofocus mechanism, but it's probably your unsteady hands that are at fault.

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News

Sony's new dSLRs put the 'a' in basic

Sony has revealed its new range of entry-level digital SLRs, designed to appeal to first-time buyers.
Sony SLR sensor ranks below Nikon, above Canon

Three mid-range Sony SLRs now are included in DxO Labs' measurements of image sensor performance, and the Alpha A700 proves to be reasonably competitive.
Tests show ups and downs of Four Thirds cameras

DxO Labs on Tuesday released new sensor test results for three cameras — Panasonic's G1 and Olympus' E-520 and E-410 — that show both the advantages and disadvantages of the Four Thirds standards the companies use.
Nikon's new SLR leads the pack for sensor quality

It's not a surprise that the Nikon D3X, the company's brand new 24.9-megapixel SLR, tops DxO Labs' sensor performance test. What is a surprise is the margin by which it leads its rivals from Canon and Sony.

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DIYs and How-to

Bluff it as a fashion photographer

Whether you're interested in a career in fashion photography, or just want to take impressive portraits of your friends, this is your essential guide to the latest techniques that photographers are using to get their work noticed.

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