Typical price: £540
What is it: 10-megapixel dSLR camera with Live View LCD
What we think: Great customisation features and a compact camera-style framing make this a good entry-level dSLR
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Olympus E-510 compared to other digital SLRs
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| Review date | 20 Sep 07 | 5 Jul 07 | 24 Sep 08 | 7 Mar 08 |
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| Review summary | The Olympus E-510 has quirky exposure and white balance issues but its Live View and Image Stabilisation modes may make some photographers give this dSLR a chance Read full review |
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 Read full review |
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. As long as you can get used to this camera's solid weight, it's a definite step up from the D2Xs and produces high-quality photography. This one is definitely aimed at the pros, so amateurs beware Read full review |
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 Read full review |
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