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Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.

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Editors' rating: 4 stars
User rating: 4h stars out of 10 reviews

$399 to $399 at 14 stores Add to my list

Canon PowerShot S90 Reviewed on 11/12/2009

The Bottom Line: As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3.8 x, 3 in LCD display

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 20mm lens)

Editors' rating: 4 stars

$899 to $1,099 at 2 stores Add to my list

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 20mm lens)

Reviewed on 10/29/2009

The Bottom Line: The best interchangeable-lens compact we've see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action.

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 14mm-45mm lens)

Editors' rating: 4 stars
User rating: 4 stars out of 4 reviews

$899 to $899 at 4 stores Add to my list

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (with 14mm-45mm lens)

Reviewed on 10/29/2009

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3.2 x, 3 in LCD display

Editors' rating: 3h stars
User rating: 5 stars out of 7 reviews

$329 to $399 at 12 stores Add to my list

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Reviewed on 10/08/2009

The Bottom Line: A better-than-average megazoom choice, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 delivers standout video capabilities and an excellent manual feature set. Still, it suffers from a lot of the same drawbacks as its competitors, including weak photo quality.

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 18 x, 2.7 in LCD display

Editors' rating: 3h stars
User rating: 4 stars out of 4 reviews

$469 to $593 at 16 stores Add to my list

Nikon D3000 (with 18mm-55mm lens) Reviewed on 09/24/2009

The Bottom Line: Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

Nikon D3000 (with 18mm-55mm and 55mm-200mm lens)

Editors' rating: 3h stars

$646 to $799 at 6 stores Add to my list

Nikon D3000 (with 18mm-55mm and 55mm-200mm lens) Reviewed on 09/24/2009

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

Editors' rating: 3h stars
User rating: 4 stars out of 10 reviews

$199 to $255 at 14 stores Add to my list

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Reviewed on 09/11/2009

The Bottom Line: Canon's SX120 IS pocket megazoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality.

Specs: 10 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display, 128 KB - SD Memory Card

Editors' rating: 3h stars

$305 to $379 at 9 stores Add to my list

Samsung TL320 (black) Reviewed on 09/10/2009

The Bottom Line: The Samsung TL320's myriad shooting options make it a very good dSLR companion, but the photo quality and performance are definitely those of a point-and-shoot camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 12, 5 x, 3 in OLED display

Editors' rating: 4 stars

$1,569 to $1,699 at 12 stores Add to my list

Nikon D300s (body) Reviewed on 09/09/2009

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved low-light focus, but if you don't care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal on a D300 and using what you save to splurge on a good lens.

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 3 in LCD display