Data Conversion - digital cameras

Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:06:53 +0000

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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:16:08 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 is a solid megazoom, but its low-light photos need extra attention.

Canon PowerShot G12

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:38:04 +0000

Relatively unchanged from its predecessor, save the addition of 720p video, the Canon PowerShot G12 remains a very good, more-or-less compact model, designed to please photo enthusiasts.

Olympus SP-600UZ

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:31:11 +0000

The Olympus SP-600UZ is easy on your wallet for a megazoom, but its photos and performance require a lot of compromise.

Canon EOS 60D (body only)

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:26:58 +0000

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.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 (red)

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:09:07 +0000

With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:55:28 +0000

As long as you're willing to work with raw image files, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 is one of the best full-size megazooms you can get.

Nikon D7000 (body)

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:01:58 +0000

An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts.

Casio Exilim EX-S7 (black)

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:59:35 +0000

The budget-friendly Casio Exilim EX-S7 offers a slim design and a better-than-basic feature set, and its photo quality is good for the price, too.

Kodak EasyShare M580 (brown)

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:35:41 +0000

The Kodak EasyShare M580 is a solid value for snapshooters in need of a versatile lens in a pocketable package.

Pentax Optio W90 (green)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:15:32 +0000

The well-designed Pentax Optio W90 offers up very good photos and performance at a reasonable price for a rugged pocket camera.

Pentax Optio W90 (black)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:15:25 +0000

The well-designed Pentax Optio W90 offers up very good photos and performance at a reasonable price for a rugged pocket camera.

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:01:23 +0000

The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a point-and-shoot camera with a 35x zoom lens. As long as you're not expecting much more than that, it's a very good megazoom.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (white)

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:44:32 +0000

Despite its shortcomings, notably its weak JPEG processing, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 delivers an excellent all-around shooting experience--fastest in its class, full featured, and capable of shooting some very nice photos.

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 (silver)

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:49:11 +0000

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 is rugged on the outside, but average on the inside.