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1
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Kit (with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4)
Listed since 03/2010
Digital SLR; 16.1 MP; Weight: 1180g; LCD Screen Size: 3"
"The 1D Mk IV is one of the best DSLRs ever produced. ... The power of this camera is immense and its ability to shoot full 16MP 14  …
1 Review
 
 
2
Nikon D3X
Listed since 12/2008
Digital SLR; 24.5 MP; Weight: 1220g; Sensor Type: CMOS
"With an enormous range of features the D3X is a top-class modern pro-camera that offers total control over  …
4 Reviews, 3 Opinions
 
 
3
Canon EOS 7D (with EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS)
Listed since 12/2009
Digital SLR; 18 MP; Weight: 820g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Sensor Type: CMOS
"Good points: Tough build and superb ergonomics. Zonable 19-point AF and 8fps burst shooting. Big viewfinder  …
1 Review
 
 
4
Nikon D5000 (with Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM)
Listed since 07/2010
Digital SLR; 12.3 MP; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Maximum Focal Length: 375mm; Minimum Focal Length: 27mm
"... There's a pretty solid feel to the D5000, even with the predominantly plastic appearance, though the rubberised finish round the grip doesn'  …
2 Reviews
 
 
5
Canon EOS 550D (with Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM)
Listed since 07/2010
Digital SLR; 18 MP; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 400mm; Minimum Focal Length: 28.8mm
"The Canon EOS 550D is a worthy DP Gold winner. ... it's a solid performer that won't let you down,  …
1 Review
 
 
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Canon EOS 7D (with Sigma 17-70mm)
Listed since 05/2010
Digital SLR; 18 MP; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 70mm; Minimum Focal Length: 17mm
"... The Canon EOS 7D does have the overall edge, however, from it's superior video functionality to  …
1 Review
 
 
7
Pentax K-m Kit (with smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL)
Listed since 02/2009
Digital SLR; 10.2 MP; Weight: 525g; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Maximum Focal Length: 55mm
"Simply superb value for money with very few missing features, and great image quality too."
1 Review, 5 Opinions
 
 
8
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Listed since 10/2009
Digital SLR; 16 MP; Weight: 1180g; LCD Screen Size: 3.2"; Sensor Type: CMOS
"So far, so good. I enjoyed my brief spell with the Mk IV. It worked well and felt inspiring to use. ... making  …
4 Reviews
 
 
9
Nikon D90 + 18-105 mm VR
Listed since 02/2009
Digital SLR; 12.3 MP; Weight: 622g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 157.5mm
"... Nikon's colour reproduction on the D90 is more saturated with quite deep reds and a punchy yellow.  …
3 Reviews, 10 Opinions
 
 
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Canon EOS 550D Kit (with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS)
Listed since 02/2010
Digital SLR; 18 MP; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 88mm; Minimum Focal Length: 29mm
"For those aspiring pros who want a capable multimedia tool that still resembles a conventional DSLR, the  …
8 Reviews, 10 Opinions
 
 
 
 
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Nikon D3s
Listed since 10/2009
Digital SLR; 12.1 MP; Weight: 1240g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 70mm
"Taking up most of the functions that made the success of the Nikon D3, D3s marks a milestone in the history  …
11 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
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Nikon D3s with AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Listed since 01/2010
Nikon D3s with AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Digital SLR; 12.1 MP; Weight: 1240g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 70mm
"... It’s not only the price tag, but its size and weight and - unless you make full use of the increased low  …
2 Reviews
 
 
13
Canon EOS 7D Kit (with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS)
Listed since 10/2009
Digital SLR; 18 MP; Optical Zoom: 0x; Weight: 1275g; LCD Screen Size: 2.99"; Maximum Focal Length: 216mm
"As a smaller sibling to the 5D Mark II, it was the video capabilities that created the buzz around the EOS  …
6 Reviews, 2 Opinions
 
 
14
Canon EOS 7D
Listed since 09/2009
Digital SLR; 18 MP; Weight: 820g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Sensor Type: CMOS
"... Canon shows that using a small sensor APS-C is not an obstacle in achieving high image quality. The new  …
12 Reviews, 7 Opinions
 
 
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Pentax K-x Kit (with smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL)
Listed since 10/2009
Digital SLR; 12.4 MP; Weight: 515g; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Maximum Focal Length: 82.5mm
"Pros: User-friendly yet full-featured; ISO range expandable to ISO 12800 (otherwise ISO 6400); 1,280 x 720 pixels HD video  …
9 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
16
Pentax K-x
Listed since 09/2009
Digital SLR; 12.4 MP; Optical Zoom: 0x; Weight: 515g; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Sensor Type: CMOS
"Equipped with a 12 MP CMOS sensor, a dust remover mode, a sensor-shift stabilizer, a video mode, a shutter  …
4 Reviews
 
 
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Nikon D300s
Listed since 07/2009
Digital SLR; 12.3 MP; Weight: 840g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Sensor Type: CMOS
“Nikon is also the ideal tool for nature and sport photographers, because it is fast and tightly sealed. In contrast  …
19 Reviews, 7 Opinions
 
 
18
Pentax K2000 Kit (with DA-L 18-55mm lens)
Listed since 02/2010
Digital SLR; 10.2 MP; Weight: 590 ; LCD Screen Size: 2.7"; Sensor Type: CCD
"Overall, despite the Pentax K2000's stellar image quality and what the company has done to make this  …
1 Review
 
 
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Canon EOS 550D kit (with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS)
Listed since 03/2010
Digital SLR; 18 MP; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 216mm; Minimum Focal Length: 29mm
"... The 18-megapixel camera took excellent photos in our tests, with impressively sharp, detailed results  …
4 Reviews, 4 Opinions
 
 
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Pentax K-7 Kit (with smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR)
Listed since 07/2009
Digital SLR; 14.6 MP; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Maximum Focal Length: 82mm; Minimum Focal Length: 27mm
"As an entry level camera we were impressed with the K-m, and remain so with the far more sophisticated K  …
6 Reviews, 8 Opinions
 
 
  Canon EOS 550D
Listed since 02/2010
Digital SLR; 18 MP; Weight: 515g; LCD Screen Size: 3"; Sensor Type: CMOS
"... JPEG images shot in bright conditions are quite vibrant, but not oversaturated. In duller conditions  …
22 Reviews, 2 Opinions
 
 
 
 
"Sony Alpha 850"
1 Digital Camera (approx. £1600)
Digicambuyer.co.uk
Published on 4/2010
On test: Sony Alpha 850
"Full frame functionality at a cut down price: so what's the catch?" Review details: Single Test. One DSLR was reviewed and rated on features, design & handling, build quality, image quality and value for money.    Test results
"Canon EOS 7D"
1 Digital Camera (approx. £1170)
Digital Photo
Issue 12/2009
On test: Canon EOS 7D
"Boasting a massive resolution and a bevy of new features, can the EOS 7D take APS-C digital SLRs to new heights?" Review details: One D-SLR was reviewed and rated on features & build, performance, image quality and value for money.    Test results
"Panasonic Lumix GH1"
1 Digital Camera (approx. £980)
Digital Photo
Issue 8/2009
On test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Kit (with LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / O.I.S.)
"Filling a void between compacts and D-SLRs, Micro FourThirds cameras have jettisoned mirror box to reduce size and replaced optical viewfinder with an electronic one. Successor to pioneering G1, the GH1 boasts some firsts such as AF during HD recording and built in stereo mic." Review details: Single Test. One hybrid D-SLR was reviewed and rated on features & build, performance, image quality and value for money.    Test results
"Panasonic Lumix GH1"
1 Digital Camera (approx. £980)
What Digital Camera
Issue 8/2009
On test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Kit (with LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / O.I.S.)
"Offering impressive HD video, GH1 allows mid-video AF without picking up motor-sound. Boasting a range of creative functions including intelligent ISO features, GH1 can cleverly detect movement, and increase ISO accordingly, whilst iAuto mode produces very natural skin tones." Review details: Single Test. One DSLR was reviewed then rated on features, design, performance, image quality and value. An overall score out of 100% was given.    Test results

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Digital SLR Cameras

A normal camera would usually be made up of two lenses, one for the viewfinder and one for recording the image. This leads to parallax errors in macro photography and bad framing in landscape and portrait modes. These problems do not occur when using a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera.

SLR cameras use a mirror or prism to redirect light entering the lens directly to the viewfinder. When the shutter is released the mirror will flip up or the prism rotate to allow the light to pass onto the sensor.

Digital SLR cameras, or DSLRs, occupy the upper price bracket for digital cameras but as prices are constantly dropping, a good DSLR can now be picked up for less than £500.

Many D-SLRs now also include an LCD screen to review photos and a separate screen where the current picture settings will be displayed.

SLR cameras have an advantage over normal compact cameras in that their lenses are interchangeable. This offers a big choice of focal lengths meaning that DSLRs can cope with everything from extreme close up photography to long range shots. There are also more manual controls to allow the experienced photographer to achieve the best possible results.

Another benefit of a DSLR is that its size allows for a larger CCD chip to be used, making the pictures taken on such a camera much sharper and cleaner than those taken on a compact.

The market for digital SLR cameras is not as hotly fought as for compacts, as many manufacturers build proprietary lenses for their cameras, meaning once a camera and all the necessary accessories have been bought, the investment is so much that it would not be worth it to change models. With some cameras however there still exists the possibility of using lenses and accessories from analogue SLR cameras, a fact that makes the transition to digital an interesting prospect for anyone who has already built up a collection of accessories.
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