10 Best Digital Cameras for Enthusiast
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Out of thousands of reviews for 201 products, over 100 people recommended Digital Cameras specifically for Enthusiast. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.
Canon EOS 40D
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$718 - $1,300
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18 People Recommend
"low light: we've yet to get it in the field for night photography tests but that is not an operational field for use for us - more at my hobby and art - but the blacks in our product photography are…" - Amazon.com User "i would recomend it to anyone who loves photography & wants a lot of camera & fun for their money.…" - Amazon.com User "if you are an amature, semi pro, or just a photo is a hobby, then by all means purchase this camera.…" - Amazon.com User |
Canon PowerShot S5 IS
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$355 - $400
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15 People Recommend
"i had this camera for about a year and it made me, a hobbyist, feel like a professional photographer.…" - AL from Howell NJ at Circuitcity.com "as a part-time hobbyist i think this camera is just what i need!!…" - Bestbuy.com User "this camera is the best camera i have ever owned and i have gotten comments on how great it is from many photography enthusiasts as well!…" - Amazon.com User |
Pentax K100D
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$444 - $468
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14 People Recommend
"it's definitely a good buy for starters and hobbyist moving to dslr.…" - Adorama.com User "i have never had such great results, even with my old nikon fm!this camera is a must for serious photographers and those who want "the best"!…" - Adorama.com User "hobbyist/enthusiast, professional…" - Adorama.com User |
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera
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$660 - $2,380
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11 People Recommend
"i would not recommend this camera for a casual photographer - it is expensive and you will never take advantage of all it can do; however, if you are a serious photographer or have plans to be one,…" - Amazon.com User "the nikon d300 is a great camera for enthusiasts and advanced amateurs.…" - Amazon.com User "for the professional, it would have been better but for an advanced hobbyist like me, this is head and shoulders better.…" - Amazon.com User |
Canon PowerShot G9
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$499 - $569
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11 People Recommend
"but i'm very pleased with what i'm capturing..i highly reccomend the g9 for anyone who is a serious photographer or someone who likes to dabble in advanced photo features but still wants a small,…" - Bestbuy.com User "hobbyist/enthusiast…" - Photoalley.com User "pros: control for the photography enthusiast …" - kirrakirra at Shopping.com |
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
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$594 - $1,000
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8 People Recommend
"admittedly with plastic mounts on the ef-s lenses it isn't as sturdyas some, but then it's a fun/hobby camera and will never see professional-degree use.with all its features, this camera has a…" - BW from Atlanta, GA at Circuitcity.com "intermediate, enthusiast, semi pro would be better descriptions.…" - Crutchfield.com User "fantastic entry level product for the hobbyist or part time photographer.…" - Amazon.com User |
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
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$260 - $550
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6 People Recommend
"lcd is bright and clear, quick to zoom, manual features a must for the enthusiast.…" - Dave from Hollis, NH at Circuitcity.com "-aperture, shutter speed and manual focus controls allow for excellent control over the camera for more serious photographers…" - Amazon.com User "some of us photography enthusiasts still like replaceable batteries instead of the internal rechargeable ones.…" - Amazon.com User |
Nikon D300
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$680 - $1,800
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6 People Recommend
"hobbyist/enthusiast…" - Photoalley.com User "however, it is a camera that can keep up with any serious photographer. …" - Photoalley.com User |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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$1,370 - $1,900
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6 People Recommend
"this camera gives the picture enthusiasts that are more used to the point & click cameras a chance to easily transition to the crisp resolution and imaging possible with an slr.one downfall i find is…" - Bestbuy.com User "best camera for beginer and those who has hobby of photography.......…" - mike from PN at Circuitcity.com "hobbyist/enthusiast…" - Ritzcamera.com User |
Nikon Coolpix L11
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$80 - $110
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5 People Recommend
"hobbyist/enthusiast…" - Adorama.com User |
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