Who says digital SLR cameras need to be expensive to be good? Lori Grunin of Cnet reviews 6 affordable digital SLR cameras.
She says that these days, we can pick up a digital SLR camera for $500 to $700. These aren't professional models or the very best that current technology has to offer, but for the photo enthusiast on a budget-- or even the avid family photographer--they can be a big leap forward.
The 6 cameras she reviews are:
1) Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with 18mm to 55mm lens
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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model.
2) Nikon D40 with 18mm to 55mm lens
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The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
3) Nikon D40x with 18mm to 55mm lens
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The Nikon D40x makes a very nice first dSLR, though experienced SLR shooters looking for a Nikon should spend the extra cash for the D80.
4) Pentax K100D with 18mm to 55mm lens
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With its built-in image stabilization and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market.
5) Olympus EVOLT E-500 with Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens
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The Olympus Evolt E-500 is a compact, easy-to-use digital SLR camera with a broad feature set for its class and very nice photo quality overall.
6) Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K w/ 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens
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Sony's Alpha DSLR-A100 deserves consideration whether you're looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, you already own a selection of Maxxum AF lenses, or you're looking for your first digital SLR.
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Very Affordable Digital SLR Cameras
