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No 1 Nikon D300
Nikon D300 Digital Camera ratings

$1,442 - $1,800

Released 10 months ago

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67 People Recommend
for High Performance
"It is best camera in it's class.…" more

- Wolfcamera.com User

"This camera was well worth the wait for it.…" more

- Wolfcamera.com User

"Is it worth the price?…" more

- Buydig.com User

"Not only is the sensor quality leap years better but the…" more

- Photoalley.com User


No 2 Nikon D40x AF-S 55-200 VR
Nikon D40x (AF-S 55-200 VR) Digital Camera ratings

$820

Released 1 year ago

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61 People Recommend
for High Performance
"It's a basic SLR camera that takes high-quality 6.1 megapixel (MP)…" more

- Amazon.com User

"This camera has nice bright and sharpness.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"This is a high-quality digital camera.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Pros: Small, good price, easy to take good pictures…" more

- nooshie123 at Shopping.com


No 3 Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Digital Camera ratings

$480 - $599

Released 1 year ago

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54 People Recommend
for High Performance
"For wide angle shots, it's outstanding.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"It also has outstanding battery life.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"It takes great pictures.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"My 2 biggest complaints regarding this camera is its small buffer…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens ratings

$629 - $804

Released 4 months ago

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54 People Recommend
for High Performance
"This camera is outstanding - there is no other way to…" more

- Brian B from Richm at Circuitcity.com

"It is well worth the purchase.…" more

- GRUMMAN from Erie PA at Circuitcity.com

"The wait was worth it.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"After years of Point and Shoot camera use thinking the convenience…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Sony a200 18-70 Kit
Sony a200 18-70 Kit Digital Camera ratings

$465 - $500

Released 6 months ago

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32 People Recommend
for High Performance
"Great overall camera highly recommended especially since it has built in…" more

- "Mark" at Bhphotovideo.com

"best camera for beginer and those who has hobby of photography.......…" more

- mike from PN at Circuitcity.com

"My first quality digital camera about six years ago was a…" more

- hamy from Dallas, TX at Circuitcity.com

"Overall I'm happy with what I got.…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Canon EOS-1D Mark III Body Only
Canon EOS-1D Mark III Body Only Digital Camera ratings

$3,300 - $4,500

Released 1 year ago

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29 People Recommend
for High Performance
"best camera I ever use....…" more

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"The camera is pure quality.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Overall this camera is amazing.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"The advantages of this camera over almost any other cameras in…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Nikon D60
Nikon D60 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens ratings

$490 - $950

Released 6 months ago

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21 People Recommend
for High Performance
"But for home use it is the best camera.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Excellant quality photos, great quality camera.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Reason 1- Is it for taking better quality photos or your…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Pros: Image quality, handling compared to Canon Rebel.…" more

- crownvic281 at Shopping.com


No 8 Sigma SD14
Sigma SD14 Digital Camera ratings

$570 - $765

Released 1 year ago

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18 People Recommend
for High Performance
"Outstanding image quality, beautiful prints.…" more

- Adorama.com User

"If image quality is your number one requirement, you will be…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Very satisfied with the SD10, moreso with the SD14.…" more

- Adorama.com User

"The biggest advantages of Sigma are their lower competitive prices and…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera ratings

$1,095 - $1,503

Released 12 months ago

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15 People Recommend
for High Performance
"Overall it's good for price.…" more

- Adorama.com User

"Very satisfied-I do not feel limited by the camera or film…" more

- Photoalley.com User

"This is by far the best camera for the money that…" more

- Cameraworld.com User

"Pros: Speed, accurate AF focusing, liveview, build quality, large screen, plenty…" more

- hopetest at Shopping.com


No 10 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Camera ratings

$6,600 - $8,000

Released 1 year ago

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6 People Recommend
for High Performance
"This is a true professional camera.…" more

- Wolfcamera.com User

"Much better control in the high light than the Ds M2,…" more

- "Gabriel" at Wolfcamera.com

"Overall the Canon EOS-1D Mark III is the fastest DSLR available.…" more

- Patrick Singleton at Digitalcamerainfo.com

"If you are just starting out this camera maybe a little…" more

- Wolfcamera.com User


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Digital Cameras for High Performance Buying Guide


If you are looking for a digital camera for high performance work in a variety of settings, the Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is the only one you’ll ever need. This rugged camera is flexible enough to appeal to discriminating amateurs and professionals alike, allowing you to take beautiful, tailored photographs.

SLR cameras have many features that make them attractive to professional photographers and enable them to outperform other types of cameras in many different situations. They allow you to choose between manual or automatic focusing and aperture settings and have a large number of interchangeable lenses to give you high-quality telephoto, zoom and macro digital images.

These cameras were designed to take the best photos possible in any situation. They have built-in stability features that eliminate inadvertent motion when taking pictures, and are water resistant for outdoor work. At an average weight of 2.5 pounds, SLR cameras give you the most options and the highest quality performance of any type of camera on the market today.



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