Cameras
Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens) Digital SLR Camera
Offering a first-rate performance, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR camera for the money.
Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder
The Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder shoots solid 720p video, particularly for a camcorder this size but it is still somewhat pricey.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Digital SLR Camera
Versatile mix of ease-of-use features and manual controls, slowish startup and shutdown but still a good megazoom camera with a lot of features
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon D80 packs high performance and high resolution into a body that is more compact and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR cameras.
Canon Vixia HV30 Camcorder
The Canon Vixia HV30 is an extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.
Canon Vixia HF10 Camcorder
The Canon Vixia HF10 is Canon’s first flash-based camcorder, it delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.
Canon Vixia HF100 Camcorder
The Canon Vixia HF100 has excellent video quality; fast focus; compact, attractive, and comfortable design.
Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
The Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 features excellent video and performance specs. It takes impressive still photos for a camcorder, has adequate manual controls; docking station included.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
It’s not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price.