Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras offer faster performance, more control over settings, and better image quality than even top-of-the-line point-and-shoot cameras. Most importantly, they give you the ability to change lenses. So for serious and professional photographers or shooting amateurs, purchase a DSLR camera is worth the money you’ll have to spend, although DSLR cameras are not cheap.
However, Purchasing a camera (digital single-reflex lens camera), especially your first DSLR camera can be a big decision. How to choose? Which brand, what lenses, how much? This article here will give your some reference.
- Make a list of what you want in your DSLR and how much you have to spend. For example- how many mega pixels do you want, is video important to you, are name brands important to you, will you expand later?
- Consider your budget. Write down what you are willing to spend on the DSLR, lens, and accessories in total. It is never a good idea to go over the budget.
- Do some reading about DSLRS and the current recommendations available on consumer research sites. CNET is great for technology. Read about current models as well as DSLR product reviews.
Here is some information that I collect. Hopefully, it is helpful for you.
- Canon EOS 7D
$1,340 (body only)
The Canon EOS 7D is one of the best midrange D-SLRs money can buy. But if you don’t need comprehensive video recording features or ultra-high-resolution images, there are a handful of competing D-SLRs that produce comparable image quality for half the price.
- Canon EOS 50D
$960 (body only)
The 15.1-megapixel Canon EOS 50D is fast and sharp, and it produces low noise at high ISOs. If you own compatible lenses, there’s not much to think about. If you don’t, Nikon’s D90 might be worth a look.
- Canon EOS Rebel T1i
$590 (with EF-S 18–55mm IS lens)
The 15.1-megapixel Canon EOS Rebel T1i helps redefine the D-SLR landscape by offering prosumer features, performance, and image quality for less than $1,000.
- Canon EOS Rebel T2i
$647 (with EF-S 18-55mm IS lens)
The Canon EOS Rebel T2i pumps out beautiful pictures and boasts full-featured 1080p video recording options that were previously only available with D-SLRs twice its price.
- Nikon D90
$745 (body only)
The Nikon D90 is notable for being the first D-SLR to shoot video (in HD, no less), a nice extra for an already quite capable 12.3-megapixel shooter.
- Nikon D300s
$1,359 (body only)
The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300s is a solid D-SLR and a nice speed upgrade if you already own Nikon lenses. But for the same price, Canon offers larger 18-megapixel images and more comprehensive HD-video-capture options with its EOS 7D.
- Nikon D3000
$400 (body only)
The inexpensive, entry-level Nikon D3000 is a good fit for first-time D-SLR users, but competing shooters in this price range offer sharper, less-noisy images.
- Nikon D5000
$630 (body only)
Nikon’s 12.3-megapixel, HD-capable D5000 D-SLR offers outstanding image quality and robust features for its under-$1,000 price.
- Olympus E-30
$830 (body only)
The 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-30 produces superbly sharp pictures, but at higher ISOs its images get extremely noisy—plus it’s missing a lot of niceties we’d like in a higher-end D-SLR.
- Pentax K2000
$483 (with 18–55mm lens kit)
Despite a few issues with shooting in low light, the 10.2-megapixel Pentax K2000 features great speed, solid image sharpness, and costs less than most competing D-SLRs.
- Pentax K-x
$480 (with 18-55mm lens)
Breaking the boring, black D-SLR mold, the colorful Pentax K-x is the least expensive HD-video-capable D-SLR you’ll find. And it takes great pictures, too, even in low light.
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
$349 (with 18-55mm lens)
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 delivers terrific value and solid shots for an entry-level SLR, but it lacks features such as HD video capture and Live View, which you’ll often find on higher-end models.
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
$497 (with 18-55mm lens)
If you can look past its missing video-capture capability, Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A550 is a very impressive (and very fast) D-SLR.
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
$1,285 (body only)
The 12.24-megapixel Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 takes superb low-light photos, but overall, there are better options for the price.
Buy your camera and enjoy!
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