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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
it offers a host of customizable features - far more than you would find in any point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
whether you're just getting into digital photography or want to upgrade from a point-and-shoot, a beginner or been shooting for years, the d40 is a wonderful camera, hard to believe it's less than
from www.amazon.com
even if you use it as a point and shoot (in the auto mode) you get much better pictures than a non-slr camera.
from www.amazon.com
the camera is easy to use as a point and shoot with the auto settings, but it's also easy to customize the settings as you use it more.
from www.amazon.com
for a little more than many mid to high-end point and shoots, this camera packs a lot of technology into it's small price tag.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Nice Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

2 RECOMMENDED by 60 people for POINT AND SHOOT

Canon PowerShot G10

Best Price: $365.00

from "casual photographer", www1.wolfcamera.com
top of the line point-and-shoot camera with some of the features of a slr without the price, bulk or complexity.
from "Dave from So. Cal", www1.photoalley.com
this camera is the best point and shoot on the market.
from www.amazon.com
it is hands down the best point and shoot camera on the market today.
from www.amazon.com
if you want modern features with the ease of point and shoot (especially when you put it in auto mode) get this camera!
from www.amazon.com
it is "high end" for point and shoot and i'm just surprised that i paid the same amount for this camera as i did for the nikon4300 (when it was new) but hey, that's technology for you.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Easy To Use, Resolution: 15 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 121 people for POINT AND SHOOT

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $612.00

from www.amazon.com
i won't write a lengthy review, but, you can set this camera in fully automatic mode and hand it to a "point and shoot" person, and they will obtain fantastic results.
from www.amazon.com
it is as easy to use as any point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
of course, it isn't as "easy" as a point and shoot camera so be sure to at least read a few professional photographers tips and whatnot online before considering a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i own a film slr, but haven't used it in about 5 years--ever since "quality" digital point-and-shoots flooded the market.
from www.amazon.com
i love this camera, it has alot of options on it to work with that in time come easy to use, but also as a point and shoot, this thing is awesome!!

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 163 people for POINT AND SHOOT

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $833.00

from www.bestbuy.com
only had camera for 4 days and love it over my old point and shoot.
from www.bestbuy.com
after years of point and shoot camera use thinking the convenience of carrying them and using them was worth it, i came to the realization that i wasn't happy with most of the pictures i took.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to use, great picture quality "my husband and i bough this camera after our point and shoot had an unfortunate run in with a cup of coffee.
from www.bestbuy.com
i considered just upgrading her point and shoot camera, but am glad i took this route(because i really like it too).
from www.bestbuy.com
using it with my 580ex flash was also a breeze.i am a point-and-shoot kinda guy, and this camera gets pro-looking shots in full automatic mode most of the time.

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Positives: Nice Durability, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 90 people for POINT AND SHOOT

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $622.00

from www.amazon.com
if you are new to slr photography you will not be unhappy with it, it really is a huge leap from point and shoot, and you can use this lens to learn your camera.
from www.amazon.com
of course, it isn't as "easy" as a point and shoot camera so be sure to at least read a few professional photographers tips and whatnot online before considering a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i won't write a lengthy review, but, you can set this camera in fully automatic mode and hand it to a "point and shoot" person, and they will obtain fantastic results.
from www.amazon.com
after years of point and shoot camera use thinking the convenience of carrying them and using them was worth it, i came to the realization that i wasn't happy with most of the pictures i took.
from www.amazon.com
it only cost a little bit more than higher end point and shoot cameras, but the level of artistic rendition that can be achieve from this camera is well worth the extra cost.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $441.00

from lt.dell.com
once you get the hang of this, you will be looking at the point and shoot digital cameras differently and even use it differently.
from www.bestbuy.com
entry level slr for someone who is just switching over and is looking for more versatility than is offered through the point and shoot models.camera set up is very easy with the quick start guide.
from www.bestbuy.com
the only reason i gave it a 4 on ease of use is b/c i cant be a little over wellming to get to grasp all the setting of any dslr camera compared to a point and shoot but a little research once you
from www.bestbuy.com
et what's not so great:?bulky to carry around on everyday trips "i bought this camera because i wanted to have more options than a traditional 'point and click' camera offers, and i love it!
from www.bestbuy.com
i love it so much more than a point and shoot.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Nikon D40

Best Price: $588.00

from clickingaway, reviews.cnet.com
it's a great camera for someone moving up from a point and shoot.
from AW from Florida, www.circuitcity.com
great camera for taking pictures in good quality but coming from a point and shoot it is a bit cumbersome for everday use.
from www.bestbuy.com
it turns the dslr into an extremely high quality point and shoot camera that anyone can use.
from www.bestbuy.com
please, take my recommendation if you have had it with "point and shoots" and have since moved to that next step, into d-slr's.don't get hung up on megapixels-the pictures you take with this camera
from "BM", www1.wolfcamera.com
if you are used to a point and shoot, non slr digital camera, you will like this one but it will take a bit of time to learn to use all the different functions to their capabilities.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Great Digital Zoom, Fast Shutter Speed, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 80 IS

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from James from Palm Harbor, FL, www.circuitcity.com
it's a camera for those that just want to 'point and shoot' to those that want to get creative.
from www.crutchfield.com
if you are looking for a small point and shoot camera this camera is for you.
from Justin, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: if you need a point and shoot camera that is easy to use and offers excellent quality, this is the camera for you--not to mention it's ultra compact.
from www.amazon.com
if you're looking for a super-easy, tiny point and shoot camera that works well and takes great pics, go for it!
from www.amazon.com
-- remember, this is a point and shoot, not a professional grade camera, so do not expect the world from it.

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Positives: Compact, Great Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon EOS 400D

Best Price: $677.00

from www.amazon.com
it can be as simple as any "point and shoot" camera so the whole family can use it, but it allows you to become as creative as your abilities allow!
from www.amazon.com
measuring 5.0" by 3.7" by 2.6" and weighing 1.1 lbs., it is about as large as the largest point & shoot cameras and one of the smallest dslr camera bodies on the market.
from www.amazon.com
the xti is a bit small, especially for those of us with large hands or long fingers, but it's a lot easier to hold than a normal "point and shoot" camera that most casual digital photographers are
from www.amazon.com
it's not like the point and shoot small digital ones that can stand being dropped a few times.
from www.amazon.com
a family member owned a point and shoot camera for 5 years, way pasted warranty, the camera started having problems taking pictures so we called up canon, they payed for all the shipping and repaired

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Positives: Easy To Use, Far Zoom Range, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Pentax K200D

Best Price: $614.00

from www.amazon.com
i have had a 35mm slr for several years but it has been collecting dust since the digital revolution and i purchased my first digital point and shoot.
from www.amazon.com
it gives me the chance to learn and be creative while also using it as a "point and shoot" camera.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased it for my wife, who has not been happy with the point-and-shoot digital cameras we've been using for the past few years.
from www.amazon.com
having owned a pentax me super slr for more years than i like to admit, and having had a minolta digital point and shoot for a few years i decided it was about time i bought a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i'm not qualified to do a detailed camera review as we just recently switched from a point and shoot to a dslr.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Good Durability, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $615.00

from www.amazon.com
it was a great product for a beginner like me, who still does not know how to use an slr but it is too bored for an ordinary digital point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
some of the features that sold me on it were the leica lens, multiple picture taking modes, image stabilization and a 486mm zoom in a portable point-and-shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
the ease of use of this camera is point and shoot but you can alter the settings extensively so that it becomes akin to a manual.
from www.amazon.com
there is so much more to this camera than a point and shoot and with so much to still discover about it, i don't see myself getting bored with this camera anytime soon.
from www.amazon.com
i have owned and still own several digital point and shoots as well as the rebel xti, and each has it's own special use for my shooting purposes, however a "stop action" point and shoot and a good

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel

Pentax K200D Digital SLR Camera + SMC-DA 18-55mm

Best Price: $599.00

from www.amazon.com
i have had a 35mm slr for several years but it has been collecting dust since the digital revolution and i purchased my first digital point and shoot.
from www.amazon.com
it gives me the chance to learn and be creative while also using it as a "point and shoot" camera.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased it for my wife, who has not been happy with the point-and-shoot digital cameras we've been using for the past few years.
from www.amazon.com
having owned a pentax me super slr for more years than i like to admit, and having had a minolta digital point and shoot for a few years i decided it was about time i bought a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i would recommend this camera to anyone wanting to make the leap from "point and shoot" to dslrs and wants a bit more than most entry level cameras and the weather resistent well built camera body.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon SD 790/ Ixus 90 is

Best Price: $253.00

from boom from Upstate New York, www.circuitcity.com
my wife is not real technical and this is a great point and shoot camera that so far has not produced a bad photo.
from Philly B from Newark, DE, www.circuitcity.com
most people realize by now that canon does a fantastic job with both their slr's and with their point and shoots.
from www.amazon.com
i was only interested in a point and shoot and it had to be compact for traveling purposes.
from www.amazon.com
canon's 790 is is a great all-around point and shoot camera.
from Happy Owner, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i reccomend this camera to anyone looking to spend over $300 on a compact point and shoot.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10 Megapixel

PENTAX K200D SLR

Best Price: $563.00

from www.amazon.com
it gives me the chance to learn and be creative while also using it as a "point and shoot" camera.
from www.amazon.com
i have had a 35mm slr for several years but it has been collecting dust since the digital revolution and i purchased my first digital point and shoot.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased it for my wife, who has not been happy with the point-and-shoot digital cameras we've been using for the past few years.
from www.amazon.com
having owned a pentax me super slr for more years than i like to admit, and having had a minolta digital point and shoot for a few years i decided it was about time i bought a dslr.
from www.amazon.com
( which by the way is still a great film camera ) i used that camera to fill the gap in-between great imaging, and quick imaging in which i use a "point and shoot" digital camera for my digital needs.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Best Price: $215.00

from Evanne from Citrus Heights, www.circuitcity.com
it has a lot of optional settings, but most of the time i left it on the auto setting (to have just a point-and-shoot camera) which took great pictures.
from Lisa from Macomb MI, www.circuitcity.com
this is the perfect point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
if you're looking for a super-easy, tiny point and shoot camera that works well and takes great pics, go for it!
from www.amazon.com
-- remember, this is a point and shoot, not a professional grade camera, so do not expect the world from it.
from www.amazon.com
it's stylish, compact, thin, lightweight and a good point and shoot digital camera.

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Positives: Great Image Stabilization, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from "dache", www.bhphotovideo.com
the product is extremely flexible, and can serve as an outstanding point-and-shoot camera for novices as well as offering advanced features for those users who know how to use them.
from n/a from an, www.circuitcity.com
for the more advanced/professional photographers who read this review, it would make a good point and shoot camera for you.
from Marc from Tampa Bay, www.circuitcity.com
i won't bore you with all the tech stuff...that's been covered.for three years, my wife & i had been wanting to make the jump from 'point and shoot' cameras....to a great quality (but affordable)
from www.amazon.com
after years of point and shoot camera use thinking the convenience of carrying them and using them was worth it, i came to the realization that i wasn't happy with most of the pictures i took.
from www.amazon.com
i won't write a lengthy review, but, you can set this camera in fully automatic mode and hand it to a "point and shoot" person, and they will obtain fantastic results.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from DDan from Tampa,FL, www.circuitcity.com
it is about half the cost of the macro lens for my dslr and i get a great point and shoot camera in the deal.
from customer from NC, www.circuitcity.com
it takes amazing pictures and has quite a few number of options.perfect point and shoot camera.
from Marc from Rochester, NY (Sorry Kodak), www.circuitcity.com
the only thing i am disappointed with is the zoom, but it is no worse then any other point and shoot compact camera.
from crims, www.circuitcity.com
camera is much better than anything i have seen before.i have yet to take a bad picture with it, even in motion, it still does not blur.just a very robust, all around point and shoot camera!buy it!
from Kriss from Green Bay, Wisc, www.circuitcity.com
i'm a professional photographer by day, and was looking for a high-quality point & shoot camera, for the times when i don't want to lug my dslr around.this one has it all!!!

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS

Best Price: $230.00

from hunter7 from TN, www.circuitcity.com
i bundled the camera with a 4gb sd card so i can take as many pictures on high quality as i want, not to mention an hour worth of video (which isquite good for a point and shoot camera).
from "harmeister", www.bhphotovideo.com
we bought this camera to replace an older olympus point and shoot (5 megapixels) that my 15 month old daughter threw in the tub.
from www.amazon.com
it wouldn't prohibit me from buying this again, nor would it prohibit me from strongly recommending this product to anybody looking for a point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
so far it has been a great little point and shoot camera with enough functions to customize a shot but still be easy enough for an amateur.
from www.amazon.com
this is an excellent point and shoot camera -- i highly recommend it.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A590

Best Price: $187.00

from Nick from Las Vegas, www.circuitcity.com
i would recommend it to anyone who just wants a point and shoot camera.
from www.tigerdirect.com
not bad as a point and shoot camera.
from "Shoot, www.bhphotovideo.com
for a small, quick, point-and-shoot camera, this fills my needs and then some.
from www.amazon.com
i suppose it's nice to have all those features available on this camera, but i'm not sure those features are relevant to someone like me who is simply looking for a good "point and shoot" camera.
from www.amazon.com
for the price, in my opinion, this is the best point and shoot camera in it's class.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Resolution: 8 Megapixel,8.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot G9

Best Price: $871.00

from DDan from Tampa,FL, www.circuitcity.com
it is about half the cost of the macro lens for my dslr and i get a great point and shoot camera in the deal.
from newtownbeans, www.shopping.com
solidly built, handsome appearance and endless features make this point and shoot camera fun to use and master.
from www.amazon.com
the build of this camera is outstanding, it doesn't feel like a paper thin point and shoot.
from www.amazon.com
you can easily use the camera for point and shoot, just be careful to learn how to get it to focus or you will be dissappointed.
from www.amazon.com
interested in learning digital photography, this isn't a bad camera to have because it can allow you to experiment, but you can always shift it to "auto" when you just want to point and shoot.

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

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