Digital Cameras > 400 GBP and more Digital Cameras

Advantages: Ergonomics, choice of lenses, build quailty
Disadvantages: Viewfinder not as good as D80/D200

...The camera came with Nikon Capture 4 editing software as a 30 day trial, and I liked the software so purchased it (about £100) once the trial ran out, and have since upgraded to Capture NX. For previewing my photos prior to editing I use the excellent Nikon View software which is freely downloadable. Nikon View recognises my camera when I connect it to my laptop via the USB cable and downloads any new photos, as well as synchronises the camera's ...
...to remove the CF card from their camera and use a card reader instead, and many PCs & Laptops have built in card readers. It can become pretty addictive, and I spend a lot of time on flickr learning from others. The camera pretty much goes wherever I go so that I don't miss any good photo opportunities! ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent build quality, superb CMOS sensor, low noise at high ISO.
Disadvantages: Poor kit lenses

...shortcomings of investing in this Canon system. Given the superb performance of the CMOS image sensor, particularly at high sensitivity settings, the lenses offered by Canon as 'kit' lenses are somewhat of a let-down and disappointment for the following reasons: The camera body does not have image stabilisation. If you wish to have this facility each lens you buy has to have it built in. This makes the lenses inherently more expensive than similar ...
...of polarising filters difficult. Canon do not supply lens hoods with their lenses and, unless you opt for cheap alternatives, are quite expensive to add on. To get the best from the resolving capabilities of this excellent camera one really needs to go for the more up-market Canon lenses and they don't come cheap. So beware, you may end up spending quite a lot of money getting this camera kitted out to your satisfaction. ... Read review

Advantages: great producing photographs/easy to use
Disadvantages: slow

A wonderful camera for the price. You can spend thousands of dollars for camera with all of the bells and whistles that you will no nothing about though out your ownership of the camera. This is a great camera for all levels of experience, but mainly for the weekend photographer. It's light weight and has everything you need to produce a magnificant peice of art. Of course you get what you pay for. The D80 can only shoot about 3 frames per second. ... Read review

Advantages: Nice Build. Quick and easy menus/scene modes. Good quality images.
Disadvantages: Deleting images can be a tiring task.

...far too lightweight, and the Pentax K100D was that extra bit heavier, which I found far better to use; especially when adding bigger lenses. When I opened the box, I got the camera started straight away. The menu's were simple enough to get used to, and within moments, I felt like I'd been using it for months. The FN button, allows you to quickly change the ISO, white balance, drive mode and flash settings. Which is very useful when you're on the ...
...standard 18-55mm lens, as well as a Sigma 70-300mm Macro lens. More accessories are becoming available for these DSLR's as Pentax builds popularity. I got my Pentax K100D about 9 months ago, and I'm happy to say that I won't be buying another camera for a long time. ... Read review

Advantages: Great producing photographs
Disadvantages: price

A wonderful camera for the price. You can spend thousands of dollars for camera with all of the bells and whistles that you will no nothing about though out your ownership of the camera. This is a great camera for all levels of experience, but mainly for the weekend photographer. It's light weight, but not light enough to feel like a total wast of money, and has everything you need to produce a magnificant peices of art. The D80 can only shoot about ...
...level cameras which will shoot 6-8 frames per second. I recommend the D80 for anybody who aspires to be a professional photographer and can't afford really expensive equipment and still get images that are high end quality. Remember great little camera for the price, and very easy to use with alittle practice. ... Read review