| 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. |
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Our Top Cameras for Fall 2007!
Take a look at what DCHQ readers and digital camera owners say are the best digital cameras available right now.
From DCHQ - Sep 13, 2007
The following cameras have all received "A" grades, signifying their superior performance and popularity. Our grades are determined by a number of factors, including owner satisfaction, the camera's age, the availability and diversity of prices, and the current "buzz" (whether or not people are really excited about the camera). We're confident that the cameras listed below are the best cameras in their class. If you'd like to compare them to other similar cameras, simply click the bolded links to jump to our camera type browse pages.
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Canon is the Most Popular Digital Camera Maker in the United States
2006 was a banner year for Canon, finally putting it over the previous year's winner, Kodak.
From Macworld - Feb 7, 2007
On the strength of superlative cameras like the 10-megapixel Powershot A640 and the image stabilized A710, Canon managed to sell over 6.1 million cameras in 2006, capturing 20% of the digital camera market and catapulting them to the number one spot over competitors like Nikon and Kodak.
Kodak, whose EasyShare line and strong brand recognition helped them reach number one in 2005, fell to third place. Weak offerings, like their C875 and C643, which our users found disappointing, kept them well below Canon and Sony this year.
Analysts also point to the introduction of low-cost dSLR cameras by Canon and Nikon as crucial to their success. read more
Nikon Announces New D40 SLR
Nikon adds an appealing budget SLR to their stable of popular professional-level cameras.
From DCHQ - Nov 13, 2006
The Nikon D40 hasn't officially been announced, per se, but a de facto annoucement has come via Internet rumors and leaks on various photography sites, specifically a German retailer that mysteriously posted information about the phantom camera.
What we can tell you about the D40 is that it is going to replace the existing D50 dSLR (and further devalue the concept of model numbers as an indicator of forward progress). read more
