Digital Photography

1. Canon EOS 1D Mark III

The creme de la creme of digital cameras, the Canon EOS 1D Mark III represents the best combination of speed and image quality available for photojournalists.

2. Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Among the popular megazoom models, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS stands out for its excellent photo quality. Though it's last year's model, it remains a top achiever, now at a more attractive price than ever.

3. Nikon D80

Nikon packs a lot of power and features, plus terrific photo quality, into the D80; as a result, it delivers great bang for the dSLR buck of most consumers.

4. Canon PowerShot SD750

The small, snazzy Canon PowerShot SD750 hits the top of the ultracompact-camera chart by delivering solid performance and excellent photo quality in an eye-catching package.

5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

When your budget won't stretch far, you don't have a lot of choice. Among the handful of decent digital cameras under $200, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 offers the best combination of performance and photo quality you can get for your money.