Digital Camera Shopper (print) has a brilliant 5-star review of the Nikon D50 digital camera SLR: ‘Actually, this is not just a good camera, it’s a great camera. Despite being the cheapest D-SLR on test, the Nikon D50 feels the best, both in terms of finish and ergonomics. … It’s the cheapest D-SLR on the market, the best-handling and takes some of the best shots. However much we might like the Konika Minolta Dynax 5D and Olympus E-500, it’s hard to recommend any entry-level D-SLR raather than this one.’

Check the latest price on the Nikon D50.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 has been reviewed very favorably by Trusted Reviews and gets five stars at Amazon. Here’s part of the Trusted Reviews piece: ‘The Lumix DMC-LX1, launched toward the end of last summer, is a high-end zoom compact which is aimed squarely at the field dominated by the Canon S series. It features a superb 4x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens equivalent to a 28-112mm lens on a film camera, and a maximum aperture of F2.8-F4.9. It also has an innovative 16:9 widescreen 8.4 megapixel CCD and Panasonic’s proprietary Optical Image Stabilization system, Mega OIS. Naturally all this technical and optical sophistication comes at a price, and the LX1 will cost you …’

Check the latest offer on the Lumix DMC-LX1.

There’s a favorable review of the Olympus SP-350 Digital Camera over at Imaging Resource. Here’s a taster: ‘The 8.0-megapixel, 3x-zoom Olympus SP-350 is an excellent performer where it counts: printed image quality. It has a wealth of features in a surprisingly compact body; and though it’s not the most attractive design you’ll start to like it right away when you shoot with it. Featuring a full range of exposure control, in addition to 24 preset Scene modes, the SP-350 caters to a large audience. Novices will appreciate the availability of point-and-shoot control, while more experienced users will enjoy the availability of full manual exposure control. A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor provides accurate framing, and a great place to view pictures, with a real-image optical viewfinder available to save battery power, a feature disappearing from most digicams with a large LCD. Though the camera’s Auto white balance setting tends toward a warmer color cast, overall color is generally pretty good, and exposure about right (though high contrast under harsh lighting). Though the slow shutter lag and image transfer times could have been better, the printed image quality of the SP-350 really surprised us.’

Check the latest offer on the Olympus SP-350.

There’s a review of the 6.2 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L1 over at Megapixel. Check out this digital camera: ‘Clearly aimed at the point-and-shoot market, the Coolpix L1 does not offer any advanced shooting modes. Instead, 15 Scene programs are available, covering a range of common subjects and scenes which offer additional flexibility beyond what is offered by the Auto mode. Just like its external controls, the options offered on the L1 are fairly basic, even when the camera is used in Auto mode, the shooting mode that has the greatest flexibility, allowing the user to control exposure compensation, white balance, metering mode, and auto focus mode.’

Check the latest offer on the Nikon Coolpix L1.