First thing you’ll notice when picking up the Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is the whopping 3-inch LCD screen, a major upgrade from its previous H3 model’s 2.5in.  Other headline features include compact dimensions, an 8-megapixel sensor, a 10x zoom lens, Super Steady Shot image stabilisation, Dynamic Range Optimisation,  Face Detection, and HDTV output.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 comes in either silver or black with a very sleek finish which can be a bit slippery for handling.

Stock comes with only 31MB of memory so out-the-box shooting is limited without any memory card, which it’ll only use the Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo. Shutter speeds can range from 1/2000 to 30 seconds and the lens is a 10x optical zoom with Carl Zeiss glass.  The menu is known to be a bit slow.

The H-10 is still a step away from Sony’s claimed flagship H-50.  It’ll take above average quality pictures but not outstanding preformance.  Great for those looking for a moderately priced megazoom.   No longer available for purchase from offical store SonyStyle, but is priced at $389.95 at Amazon.

Some key features includes:

• Sony 8.1 Megapixel effective CCD image sensor
• Carl Zeiss 10x Zoom (38-380mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
• Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization fights motion blur, even during longer exposures at full zoom.
• MPEG Movie: 640×480 VX Fine w/audio at 30fps (Memory Stick Duo Pro required),
  640×480 VX at 16fps, approx 10 minutes.
• Auto, Program AE and Manual Exposure
• Live histogram display in capture and playback
• 9 Area Multi-point AF; Monitoring AF
• 3.0-inch LCD screen (230,000 pixels)
• ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) allows you to shoot with great results in low-light conditions
• Built-in flash with Auto, Forced On and Off, Red Eye Reduction and Slow Synchro
• USB 2.0 high speed Auto-Connect to host computer
• Powered by NP-BG1 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• 31MB internal memory plus Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro compatible
• DPOF and PictBridge direct-print USB compatible

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The Nikon D5000 is kind of like a mix between a D40 and D90.  It takes image quality almost as good as those of D300 and D90 but is nearly the size of a D40.

If you’re not hardcore enough for the D90 or simply does not need all its features the D5000 is perfect.  But any beginner should go for the D40.

The camera can record video and sound, but the quality isn’t breathtaking, better to get any cheap camcorder out there.

One selling point of this camera is its exceptionaly quite, especially with “quite mode” on.

Nikon D5000 priced at $729.95 from NikonUsa.

Here’s some key features

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
  Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
• D-Movie Mode with sound
  Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
• Vari-angle color LCD monitor
  Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
• 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
  Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
• One-button Live View
  Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
  Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
• Built-in image sensor cleaning
  Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
• 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
  Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
• Auto Active D-Lighting
  Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
• In-camera Retouch image editing
  Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
• Picture Control Settings for personal image control
  Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
• Durable, high precision shutter
  Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.
• GPS Geo-tagging
  GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.

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