Best 5 digital cameras

As the name implies, here's where you find the best of the best, our top digital cameras across the board. To make it here, a camera really has to blow our socks off. That doesn't happen very often. If it did, our notion of "best" wouldn't mean much, would it? So check back periodically to see if any new models have left us barefoot and speechless.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II (body only)

A great follow-up to the 5D and top-flight full-frame camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II delivers the fluid shooting experience and fine photos you expect from a professional model.
Price: $79.90 - $3,599.00 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars
  Excellent

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Nikon D7000 (body only)

An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date.
Price: $1,199.95 - $1,299.95 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars
  Excellent

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Canon PowerShot S95

Though we'd like it to perform better, dSLR shooters looking for a sidekick camera will find the Canon PowerShot S95's top-flight photos and a full manual feature set worth the tradeoff of its compact size.
Price: $395.00 - $499.00 (check prices)

• 4.0 stars
  Excellent

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Olympus E-PL2 (Black, with 14-42mm lens)

A great interchangeable-lens model if you're looking for better photo quality and/or a more advanced feature set than your current point-and-shoot offers, the Olympus PEN E-PL2 still doesn't satisfy for photographing active kids and pets.
Price: $549.00 - $649.99 (check prices)

• 3.5 stars
  Very good

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Nikon Coolpix S8100 (black)

With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering.
Price: $254.00 - $580.80 (check prices)

• 3.5 stars
  Very good

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