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Best 5 digital cameras

(Jul 07, 2009)

Lori Grunin Lori Grunin
Senior Editor
As the name implies, here's where you find the best of the best, our top digital cameras across the board. To make it here, a camera really has to blow our socks off. That doesn't happen very often. If it did, our notion of "best" wouldn't mean much, would it? So check back periodically to see if any new models have left us barefoot and speechless.

Nikon D3 (body only)

With excellent photo quality, especially at high ISO sensitivity, top-notch low-light autofocus, great performance and a tank of a body, the Nikon D3 does a pro proud.

Price:$4,699.00 - $4,699.00 (check prices)

Filed in: Best professional dSLR cameras

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Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)

Nikon packs a lot of features, great performance, and good photo quality into the D90, making it an excellent value for the money.

Price:$1,124.00 - $1,299.99 (check prices)

Filed in: Best midrange digital SLR cameras

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (silver)

Megazoom cameras are traditionally targeted at the enthusiast; Panasonic was the first to target mainstream users who simply wanted a point-and-shoot with a flexible zoom range. The Lumix DMC-ZS3 fills that need very well.

Price:$394.95 - $399.99 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 10 megapixel cameras, Best megazoom cameras

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Canon PowerShot SD880 IS (gold)

With a wide-angle lens, good performance and excellent photo quality for its class, the Canon PowerShot SD880 is a great choice in the compact camera category.

Price:$209.95 - $389.00 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 10 megapixel cameras, Best compact cameras

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Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Black)

When your budget won't stretch far, you don't have a lot of choices. Among the handful of decent digital cameras less than $200, the Kodak EasyShare M1033 will fill your camera needs without emptying your wallet.

Price:$123.50 - $249.95 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 10 megapixel cameras, Best budget cameras

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