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Everyone wants the best of everything. The best house, the best cars, the best spouse, the best kids, the best digital camera. Hang on, maybe that last one doesn't really belong in this category, but hey, I'm just trying to make a point. What the point is, I'm not sure, but we'll get there. The best of everything, including digital cameras is something we've all be conditioned to look for. We all want to get value for our money. No matter what it is.

The thing with cameras though, is that the technology changes so quickly, that by the time I finish writing this review, the next great batch of great cameras will hit the store shelves. Only too soon to be quickly followed by manufactures announcing the latest and greatest new features for the next round of cameras. If your into photography, and technology, this can be great fun. What with learning all the new jargon, buying all the latest gadgets, and generally just impressing the heck out of friends and family with all your geek wisdom.

But, too the average joe-camera-shopper, who just needs a new digital for his next vacation, or next big wedding, or his teenage daughters birthday, then all this NEW stuff can be a bit overwhelming. The good news for joe, is that he can just ignore it all.

The truth be told, the basis of a good camera really hasn't changed much in the past 50 years or so. You want a good quality lens, in a solid camera housing, that is capable of getting you a true to life quality image reproduction. The camera manufacturers have been greedily salivating over digital technology ever since it hit the photography field. They've never had so many reasons to release so many new models with so many new bells and whistles. Mind you, some of them are great, but some features are just plain useless. Or if not useless, then probably so buried amongst all the other menu features that most users never know they're there let alone use them.

The really good news though, is that with the power of the internet at our disposal we can get the very latest up to date information at a moments notice. There are tools online, that will compare digital cameras feature by feature, and show you the top rated cameras on a daily basis. Not only will they compare prices, but you can query these tools by feature as well. You can ask for example for the top rated Canon SLR cameras with 10 megapixels, a wide angle lens, in the 600-900 dollar range. These kind of tools can significantly shorten your search time, and alert you to some really good bargains in one fell swoop.

Top Rated Digital Cameras

When you are looking to invest a good bit of money in a digital camera, you want to know that you are getting the best quality that you can. This is why it is important to look at digital camera ratings before you buy. Here is a look at a few of the top digital cameras so that you can get an idea of which model will best suit your needs.

Nikon D80 Camera:

Nikon is a very trusted name in the world of cameras. They produce many top digital cameras and the D80 is one of them. It has 10.2 megapixels for high resolution pictures. There is a 2.5" LCD for easy viewing, and you can edit your photos right on the camera.

It has a built in diopter so that you can view images clearly. It is very quick to power up and is ready to shoot in .18 seconds. It has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 per 30 seconds and a flash sync of up to 1/200 seconds. It has an 11 area auto focus and 7 different settings.

The D80 has a USB 2.0 interface with direct print capability with any printer that is compatible with PictBridge. This way you can print out your pictures without loading them into your computer first. It has a self timer, 6 manual white balance modes, 6 flash modes to ensure the perfect shot.

There are so many options on this camera is it impossible to list them all. The Nikon D80 is a top digital camera with a price tag of around $900.

Olympus E-330 Camera:

The Olympus E-330 boasts 7.5 megapixels. It has an optical zoom of 3.2x, but no digital zoom. It's 2.5" color LCD makes viewing your pictures a breeze with it's histogram display and image rotation feature.

It does not feature face detection, but it does have image stabilization to help with hand shake. It has a shutter speed of 1/4000 per 60 seconds. It has 5 different flash modes and 5 white balance modes. There is no movie mode, but it does have an auto timer. It also has many scene and exposure modes.

There are many extras on this camera. The digital camera ratings for the Olympus E-330 are positive, however some users find it costly to purchase additional accessories. This camera will set you back about $1,000.

Pentax K10D Camera:

The Pentax K10D is a top digital camera that packs 10.2 megapixels in it's 1.8 pound frame. It has a 35mm lens with 3x optical zoom. As with many other top digital cameras it features a 2.5" color LCD with histogram display and image rotation. I

The K10D has an optical pentaprism viewfinder and features image stabilization. It does not have face recognition. It is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards. It has a shutter speed of 1/4000 per 30 seconds. It has 4 white balance modes and 5 flash modes.

The consumer digital camera reviews on this product were unanimously positive. The Pentax K10D camera is priced around $900.

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