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Sony Alpha NEX-3
Sony, $849 (single-lens kit)
Rating: * * * * *
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THIS peculiar hybrid camera is certain to make you look twice. It’s the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera, weighing 229g, and it looks like a compact camera until you add its 18-55mm lens.
It has no mode dial – you select shooting modes from on-screen menus – and its 3-inch screen will pop up on a hinge to let you snap photos from bad angles.
The 14.2-megapixel camera with DSLR-size sensor off ers all the usual settings as well as optical image stabilisation, light sensitivity to a whopping 12,800 ISO, a flash accessory and HD video capture (720p).
OlympusPEN E-PL1
Olympus, $899 (body only)
Rating: * * * *
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OLYMPUS has earned a loyal following for its new PEN cameras, and the third model in the series is just as charming. Designed for beginners and those who are yet to focus on complex camera settings, this camera’s Live Guide on-screen menu explains options simply. Changing the aperture, for example, becomes a choice between blurring or sharpening the background. This 12.3megapixel camera also has a built-in pop-up flash, a dedicated movie button, built-in image stablisation and it is slimmer and lighter than its predecessors.Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000
Nikon, $1499
Rating:* * * * 1/2
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NIKON’S newest star is a step up from beginner models, but adds a few novice-friendly features to appeal to a wide audience. Chief among these additions is its 2.7-inch screen that sits on a hinge and can be rotated to most angles, plus four Live View modes so you can see what you’re shooting on the screen. This 12.3-megapixel camera also features a large grip suited to one-handed shooting, an 11-point focus mechanism, face detection and 19 scene modes for assistance. This Nikon snapper also has a 3200 ISO setting and Quiet Shooting mode that reduces mirror noise.
Pentax K-x
Price: $839
Rating:* * * 1/2
THIS new Pentax shooter, the K-x, aims to impress with a 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus and 4.7 frames per second shooting speed. This easytouse camera also packs in features to suit beginners, such as in-body shake reduction, face detection and video capture in 720p highdefi nition, and old hands should be impressed by its light sensitivity that can be pushed to 12,800 ISO, the pleasing mechanical sound it makes, or by its price that falls well below that of its rivals.Its focus in Live View mode is a little slow, but at this price it’s easy to overlook.
Canon EOS 550D
Canon, $1349 (body only)
Rating: * * * *
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NOT a beginner’s camera but not complicated either, this Canon DSLR will suit shooters who have an inkling about taking a great photograph.
The 18-megapixel EOS 550D has a lightweight body that belies its features, which include Canon’s speedy DIG! C 4 processor, a ninepoint focus mechanism and a shooting speed of 3.7 shots per second.
This camera has some advanced DSLR options, such as white balance settings, RAW shooting and light sensitivity up to 6400 ISO, with compact camera imports including full HD video capture, face detection and Live View mode.
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