Finally, Flickr also showcases pictures taken with the individual cameras. So if you want to see what's possible with the camera, this is a good way to do so. Be aware, however, that this is indicative only to a point. Those images may have been retouched and they're certain to be far lower resolution for Web display than the original image that came from the camera.

So, next time you're wondering what camera to buy, take a look at what camera your fellow connected photo enthusiasts are actually using.

Product availability and resources Visit DPReview. Visit Steve's Digicams. Visit Flickr. Visit the Camera Finder.

Jane Conner-ziser is considered one of the best retouching experts in the field, her clients include Canon, Art Leather Manufacturing Co, Marathon Press, Kodak, many of the nations largest professional color labs, and numerous studios of fine portrait and commercial photography. She is a featured trainer for Software Cinema who is a strategic partner of Adobe Systems focused on interactive learning for the digital imaging industry. For more information visit http://www.software-cinema.com.