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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you're looking for a well-rounded option under $1,000. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 16.2 megapixels, MOV, H.264, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great follow-up to the T1i, if you want the best photo and video quality in a dSLR for less than $1,000, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is hard to beat. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, H.264, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 12.2 megapixels, MOV, H.264, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 16.2 megapixels, MOV, H.264, CMOS, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great follow-up to the 5D and top-flight full-frame camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II delivers the fluid shooting experience and fine photos you expect from a professional model. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 21.1 megapixels, H.264, CMOS, CompactFlash, Microdrive, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 14.2 megapixels, MOV, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 60D is in many ways a great camera: fast, feature-packed, and with excellent photo and video quality. Some annoying aspects of its control layout dim its shine a little, however, so try before you buy. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, MOV, CMOS, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid camera for point-and-shoot upgraders who want to be able to shoot action and video, the Sonly Alpha SLT-A35's bulk may still be a turn-off for some. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 16.2 megapixels, AVCHD, H.264, Exmor APS HD CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Pop-up flash, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 12.3 megapixels, MJPEG, AVI, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a good entry-level dSLR, but only its photo quality stands out among the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, 10.1 megapixels, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 12.3 megapixels, CMOS, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR, 10.2 megapixels, CCD, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 16.2 megapixels, MOV, H.264, CMOS, 5.8 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 105 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 15.1 megapixels, H.264, CMOS, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 60D is in many ways a great camera: fast, feature-packed, and with excellent photo and video quality. Some annoying aspects of its control layout dim its shine a little, however, so try before you buy. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, MOV, CMOS, 7.5 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, H.264, CMOS, CompactFlash, Microdrive, Pop-up flash

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, H.264, CMOS, 5 x x Zoom lens - 28 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF, CompactFlash, Microdrive, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR, 12.1 megapixels, CMOS, Microdrive, CompactFlash, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR, 10.2 megapixels, CCD, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Pop-up flash, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS Rebel XSi delivers on performance and photo quality. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, 12.2 megapixels, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 27 reviews

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

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, 10 megapixels, CMOS, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash, Microdrive, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: A fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light quality, the Pentax K-x nevertheless has some flaws, such as unreliable image stabilization, to watch out for. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 12.4 megapixels, AVI, MJPEG, CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DA L AL Pentax KAF, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 18 megapixels, MOV, CMOS, 7.5 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Pop-up flash, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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 review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, 21.1 megapixels, CMOS, Autofocus, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash, Microdrive, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Expensive and probably a bit large for the typical point-and-shoot upgrader, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V nevertheless delivers the performance and photo quality boost those shooters are expecting. Read review

Specs: SLR, Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording, 16.2 megapixels, AVCHD, H.264, Exmor APS HD CMOS, 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT SAM, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Pop-up flash, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)