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Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 camera

Best DSLR cameras under $1000

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If you're looking for a digital SLR camera that won't break the bank, these models provide great image quality and decent features at affordable prices. They're perfect for beginners, but also a good option for more advanced photographers who want a second body. For the best deals, consider buying a camera as part of a kit that includes a basic lens.

Review: Nikon D5100 DSLR

Best DSLR and lnterchangeable-lens cameras for video

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These video-capable DSLRs and compact interchangeable-lens cameras earned the top scores for video quality in our subjective tests, and some of them add full manual controls and continuous autofocus for video.

Review: Nikon D7000 DSLR

Best DSLR cameras for beginners

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These digital SLR and compact interchangeable lens cameras each have something for the first-time photographer. Yes, they're all reasonably priced, but they also have controls that are easy to learn, or help modes aimed squarely at teaching beginners the essentials of photography and manual settings.

Review: Canon EOS Rebel T3i DLSR camera

Best DSLR cameras under $1000

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If you're looking for a digital SLR camera that won't break the bank, these models provide great image quality and decent features for less than $1000. They're perfect for beginners, but also a good option for more advanced photographers who want a second body.

Pentax K-r

Samsung NX100

Covert digital cameras for budding spies

The top rated compact interchangeable-lens cameras

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They lack the mirror boxes and through-the-lens viewfinders of a true DSLR, but these compact interchangeable-lens cameras shoot top-notch photos and video despite their smaller sizes.

Review: Olympus E-PL2 camera

Review: Nikon D3100 DSLR camera