Digital Cameras Under £1000
If you have between £500 and £1000 to spend on a digital camera you are looking at buying a Digital SLR, a Compact System Camera or a highly specialised compact camera.
The cameras on offer in this price bracket are the top level consumer models. Typical improvements over cheaper models include better focusing system, faster burst modes and better build quality.
In this market you may well be looking to split your budget between a camera body, a lens or two and perhaps an accessory such as a flash gun. You also have the option to buy most of the cameras on offer in kit form. This means that as well as a Digital SLR or Compact System Camera body you also get one or two lenses when you buy.
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Fuji FinePix X-S1
Super Zoom 12 Megapixels 26x Zoom
The Finepix X-S1 is an advanced super zoom digital camera. The 26x zoom lens also has wide angle capabilities. Key features include High Definition movies with stereo sound, image stabilisation, a tilting 3 inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. For close up work the Finepix X-S1 is able to focus from 1cm away from your subject.
Guide Price: £514.99 See latest prices: Fuji FinePix X-S1 Prices
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Canon EOS 600D
Digital SLR 18 Megapixels
The EOS 600D offers full High Definition movies. It has 9 point Auto Focus, an ISO range of 100 – 6400 (expandable to 128,000) and can reel off still images at a top speed of 3.7 frames per second. To help you compose photos from awkward shooting positions there is a 3 inch, vari angle LCD screen. If you are new to this level of camera then you are likely to find the on screen camera guide is very useful.
Guide Price: £524.00 See latest prices: Canon EOS 600D Prices
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Nikon D90
Digital SLR 12 Megapixels
The Nikon D90 is a 12 megapixel Digital SLR. This SLR is aimed at serious photography enthusiasts. The D90 is compatible with Nikon’s NIKKOR range of lenses. It also includes a movie mode. For composing photos there is a Live View Mode.
Guide Price: £529.00 See latest prices: Nikon D90 Prices
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Olympus E-P3
Compact System Camera 12 Megapixels
The EP-3 has a range of manual controls (Fully Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority). It is touch screen operated through a 3 inch OLED screen. Image stabilisation has been built in and the camera is capable of shooting High Definition movies with stereo sound. There is a 35 point Auto Focus system and images can be stored in RAW mode. The E-P3 has a metal finish and is available in white, black and silver.
Guide Price: £569.18 See latest prices: Olympus E-P3 Prices
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Sony Nex-C3
Compact System Camera 16 Megapixels
The Nex C3 has a 3 inch, tilting LCD screen. You can shoot still images at up to 5.5 frames per second. It can capture High Definition movies, 3D sweep panoramas and has a 25 point Auto Focus system. Lowlight shooting is catered for with a Handheld Twilight mode and the Nex C3 comes with tips and hints built into the menu system to help get you started.
Guide Price: £599.00 See latest prices: Sony Nex-C3 Prices
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Pentax K-7
Digital SLR 14 Megapixels
This Digital SLR is aimed at the top end of the enthusiast market. It has a larger number of waterproof seals helping to make the K-7 weather resistant. It is capable of capturing High Definition movies and has an 11 point auto focus system. Live view and dust removal are available too.
Guide Price: £599.99 See latest prices: Pentax K-7 Prices
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Canon EOS 60D
Digital SLR 18 Megapixels
This mid range Digital SLR is capable of capturing up to 5.3 frames per second for up to 58 jpegs. It has a 3 inch vari angle LCD screen and a 9 point cross type AF system. ISO can be set between 100 and 6400. This is expandable to 12,800. In camera RAW processing allows you to adjust settings such as white balance and to correct distortion or chromatic aberration.
Guide Price: £599.99 See latest prices: Canon EOS 60D Prices
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Sony A57
Digital SLR 16 Megapixels
The A57 is aimed at advanced amateur photographers. Key features include the ability to capture shots at a rate of 12 frames per second. It can also capture Full High Definition Movies at a top speed of 50 frames per second. Manual exposure controls are available in movie mode as well as when you are taking still shots. There is a 15 point AF system with 3 cross type sensors.
Guide Price: £619.00 See latest prices: Sony A57 Prices
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Pentax K-5
Digital SLR 16 Megapixels
The K-5 is a mid priced Digital SLR. It is waterproof, dustproof and can handle temperatures down to -10 degrees centigrade. It has a 3 inch LCD screen and a burst mode that can shoot at 7 frames per second. Image stabilisation has been built into the body and the K-5 can also shoot Full High Definition movies.
Guide Price: £620.00 See latest prices: Pentax K-5 Prices
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Olympus E-P2
Compact System Camera 12 Megapixels
The E-P2 has a 3 inch LCD screen, manual exposure modes, a 3 frames per second burst mode and can shoot High Definition movies. It can also capture photos in RAW, has an 11 point Auto Focus system and has a maximum ISO setting of 6400.
Guide Price: £624.21 See latest prices: Olympus E-P2 Prices
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Panasonic DMC GH2
Compact System Camera 16 Megapixels
The Lumix DMC GH2 has a 3 inch, vari angle, touch controlled LCD screen, a viewfinder and can shoot at up to 5 frames per second. It can capture full High Definition movies with stereo sound. It is also capable of capturing 3D still images. It can capture still images in RAW and has a full set of manual exposure modes.
Guide Price: £654.00 See latest prices: Panasonic DMC GH2 Prices
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Sony A580
Digital SLR 16 Megapixels
The A580 is a mid range Digital SLR with a few more advanced features. Features include 16 megapixels and the ability to shoot Full High Definition movies. Other features include a 3 inch LCD screen with Live View. There is a 15 point Auto Focus system with 3 cross sensors, plus the ability to fire off up to 7 frames per second.
Guide Price: £674.19 See latest prices: Sony A580 Prices
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Sony SLT A65
Digital SLR 16 Megapixels
The SLT A65 has a range of manual exposure controls, is capable of shooting at up to 7 frames per second and a 15 point AF system. Image stabilisation has been built into the camera body. You have access to an electronic viewfinder for composing images as well as a 3 inch LCD screen that tilts and swivels away from the body. The SLT A65 can record Full High Definition movies.
Guide Price: £679.00 See latest prices: Sony SLT A65 Prices
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Fuji Finepix X100
Advanced Digital 12 Megapixels 0x Zoom
The Finepix X100 is a combination of a traditional, almost old time camera and the latest in modern digital camera technology. It certainly offers something very different to the standard digital camera. It is aimed at the enthusiast. Features include manual exposure, an f/2 aperture, High Definition movies and a hybrid electronic / optical viewfinder. It is capable of shooting High Definition movies.
Guide Price: £679.95 See latest prices: Fuji Finepix X100 Prices
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Canon EOS 7D
Digital SLR 18 Megapixels
Key features include the ability to shoot at speeds of up to 8 frames per second. This is ideal for fast moving subjects. Focusing options include a 19 point cross type AF system. The AF system is customisable to give you fine control over focusing. The ISO range is 100 – 6400. This is expandable up to 12800.
Guide Price: £869.99 See latest prices: Canon EOS 7D Prices
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Nikon D7000
Digital SLR 16 Megapixels
The D7000 is a mid range Digital SLR. Key features include the ability to capture still images at speeds of up to 6 frames per second for 100 images. The camera can also record Full High Definition movies with a maximum resolution of 1080p. You also have the option of adding a stereo microphone for recording sound. There is a 3 inch LCD screen in addition to the optical viewfinder. For focusing Nikon have equipped the D7000 with 39 Auto Focus points including 9 cross type points.
Guide Price: £886.00 See latest prices: Nikon D7000 Prices
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Nikon D300s
Digital SLR 12 Megapixels
This is a mid range Digital SLR, popular with both professional photographers and advanced amateurs. Key features include the ability to capture HD quality movies, a Live View mode and a 51 point Autofocus system. If can capture photos at an impressive rate of 7 frames per second.
Guide Price: £889.95 See latest prices: Nikon D300s Prices
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Sony SLT A77
Digital SLR 24 Megapixels
As well as having a very high number of megapixels the SLT A77 offers shooting at speeds up to 12 frames per second. It also has GPS tracking. Other features include a 3 inch LCD screen, an electronic viewfinder, image stabilisation, a depth of field preview button and a digital tele converter that can increase the magnification of your lens by up to 2x. A 19 point Auto Focus system is available and the SLT A77 is able to record Full High Definition movies.
Guide Price: £889.99 See latest prices: Sony SLT A77 Prices
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Sony Nex-7
Compact System Camera 24 Megapixels
As well as the extra large number of megapixels available the Nex-7 offers manual exposure controls, full High Definition movies with stereo sound, a 3 inch tilting LCD screen and a viewfinder. It can capture still images at a rate of 10 frames per second and has a magnesium based body. The sweep panorama mode also offers you a 3D shooting option.
Guide Price: £949.00 See latest prices: Sony Nex-7 Prices
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