They may look big and complicated, but a digital slr is just as easy to use and takes far better pictures than a pocket digicam

Digital SLRs have never been more accessible price-wise. The Retail Warrior has the best deals to ensure your festive holidays are snap-happy.

Not flawless, but Sony’s debut DSLR impresses with a 10.2-megapixel resolution and built-in anti-shake.

A completely new digital SLR system has arrived in the shape of the Olympus E-1 and is perhaps the most eagerly awaited professional camera this year.

HDR photos will amaze you, and now a similar concept has appeared in Pentax’s new digital SLRs.

So why is this so different from the outgoing Pentax *ist DS? The fact is that it’s just as good and yet also cheaper. Joy.

Attractive styling and a long lens will tempt some, but we recommend spending more on a real SLR.

We put six sub-$500 pocketable cameras to the test

High performance with a matching price tag.

Digital photography has made enormous strides in recent years, and as a result, the technology is being incorporated into affordable consumer products.

For a DSLR that does everything an amateur is ever likely to want, with a terrifyingly cheap price tag, look no further.

The 450D’s superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

Minolta has been producing top-end digital SLRs for many years,

Excellent performance and features, but at a price that’s too high

Image quality is reasonable, but there are far better cameras available for less.

A digital camera industry bigwig says 12 megapixel cameras are more than good enough - confirming what we already knew, that you're better off looking at camera features rather than focusing on megapixels.

The brand and the price could prove this camera’s downfall. Who’d buy a Samsung when you can get Pentax for less?

A sterling budget DSLR with a great range of controls and superb high ISO performance

A true pro camera that slots in nicely between the flagship Canons

If there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more!