The photography magazine American Photo (http://www.americanphotomag.com) has announced the winners of its annual Editor Choice Awards. Among some 16 photo and imaging categories are three SLR categories: Entry-Level D-SLRs, Advanced D-SLRs, and Professional D-SLRs.

Taking top prize among the entry-level dSLRs was the Olympus E-Volt E-330. The editors cite the cameras unique hinged live-view LCD display, which allows the user to view and compose their shot without looking through the viewfinder. They contend that this is provides a more natural transition for people who are used to using a live-view system on regular point-and-shoot cameras.

7.4-megapixels Live MOS image sensor
Price: $900


Under the advanced dSLR category, the winner was the Nikon D200. The editors believe this mid-range dSLR has a excellent combination of high-quality image capture, durability, speed, design, and handling.

10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor
Price: $1,700


Finally, the top professional dSLR was Canon EOS 5D. The most impressive feature of this high-performance camera is its full frame 35mm-sized image, capable of producing very sharp images with 12.7-megapixel resolution and very little noise.

12.7-megapixels CMOS image sensor
Price$2,700