| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 4 out of 5
- 4 out of 5
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- 1st of 40 in 6 Megapixel
- 16th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 9th of 74 in Nikon
- 14th of 88 in $350 - $600
- 4 out of 5
Excellent for hobbyists
(MaryAnn - 11/15/08)I bought this camera because I was sick of all the trouble I had with point and shoots. Since I bought it, I've learned all of its features and utilized everything it has to offer and have found only one frustration: the white balance. It doesn't allow you to set it according to the light's temperature, and the custom white balance has trouble reading correctly.
The image quality is decent. It shoots 8 bit RAW and the noise reduction is decent as well. If you go above ISO 800, you're likely to have too much noise.
Aside from that, I'm extremely happy with this camera. It's not something I would recommend to someone aspiring to be professional, but it's good for people who don't want to use point and shoots.
If you're plan is to become a professional, I would buy something a lot better. I've now begun to take professional photography courses at school, and find myself disappointed that I don't have a better camera with more features.
