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Buyer's Guide 2024: D-SLRs $1,000 - $2,000

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Speed and control upgrades are just two reasons to step up to the “sweet-spot” models

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Samsung GX-20
Not coincidentally similar to the Pentax K20D, the GX-20 features the same 14.6-megapixel Samsung/Pentax CMOS sensor, weather-resistant and dustproof construction, Live-View LCD monitor, sensor-dust remover and handy RAW button (although it offers only DNG format). Sensor-shift optical image stabilization works with all lenses (the GX-20 can use Pentax lenses, and Samsung and Schneider lenses designed for it). The control layout (shared with the K20D) makes for easy operation.




Sony DSLR-A700
A solid, midrange D-SLR, the A700 features a 12.24-megapixel Sony Exmor image sensor with on-chip noise reduction before and after A/D conversion for optimum image quality to ISO 6400. An effective five-level Dynamic Range Optimizer holds detail from shadows through highlights, while Super SteadyShot sensor-shift image stabilization works with all lenses. Like all Sony D-SLRs, the A700 can use Sony and Minolta Maxxum lenses, as well as special Zeiss T* lenses made for the cameras.

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