Thinking of dabbling in photography? We’ll help you shop for your digital SLR.

In the class of digital SLR, there are two brands that reign supreme – Nikon and Canon. Nikons are mostly used by journalist and travel photographers because they take good pictures of landscapes. Canons are mostly used by fashion photographers. Contemplate on what kind of photography you’re going to be involved in so you can choose your brand. Once committed to the brand, users usually stick to the same brand for life.  Of course there are other digital SLR cameras out there but we’re here to recommend the best aren’t we?

So here are 5 best selling digital SLRs…

Canon Digital Rebel XS

1.Canon Digital Rebel XS, 10.1 Mega Pixel

Price: US$599.00

Lens Bundle: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens

Description: Start taking better photos with this great camera bundle. Get your Canon Digital Rebel Xs Digital SLR in Black bundled with a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens.

Nikon D3000

2.Nikon D3000, 10.2 Mega Pixel

Price: US$458.00

Lens Bundle: AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR Lens

Description: This kit pairs Nikon’s smallest D-SLR with a fast Nikkor lens to deliver extraordinary image quality. The body features split-second shutter response, a 3″ color LCD, continuous shooting up to three frames per second, and in-camera editing. The lens offers fast, 11-point autofocus to deliver vivid color, striking contrast, and crisp detail, while VR image stabilization assures you of sharp pictures.

Olympus E-420

3.Olympus E-420 Digital SLR

Price: US$399.00

Lens Bundle: Olympus 14-42mm Zoom Lens

Description: This bundle features an Olympus E-420 Black SLR Digital Camera with 14-42mm Zoom Lens & 2.7″ LCD, an Olympus M+ 2GB xD-Picture Card and your choice of an Olympus Accessory. If you buy the Olympus digital SLR bundle you can also purchase additional discounted camera accessories like a 40-150mm zoom lens for US$99; Wireless Flash for US$199 and a 70-300 zoom lens for US$299.

Nikon D90

4.Nikon D90 Digital SLR

Price: US$1,023.54

Lens Bundle: 18-105mm Nikkor lens

Description: Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 DSLR Camera exceeds the demands of passionate photographers. It features a low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 and an 11-point AF system with Face Priority. Plus, the Nikon D90 DSLR Camera includes ultra-sharp 18-105mm lens.

Other features and specifications:

-  3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor

-  Built-in image sensor cleaning

-  11-point AF system with Face Priority

-  One-button Live View

-  Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System

-  Comprehensive exposure control

-  Auto Active D-Lighting

-  Durable, high precision shutter

-  In-Camera Image Editing

-  GPS geo-tagging

Nikon D5000

5. Nikon D5000 Digital SLR

Price: US$647.00

Lens Bundle: 18-55mm  VR Nikkor lens

Description: Compact and powerful, the Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality. Coupled with Nikon’s Expeed image processing and Nikkor optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured. Plus, the Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera has 19 auto exposure scene modes, so you nail the shot, every time.

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Say hello to the cute digital SLR camera, Pentax K-x, now available in 12 colours! You can choose Pentax K-x in new hues such as Beige, Chocolate, Metal Fuchsia, Pink, Metal Turquoise, Metal Dark Grey, Olive Green and Soft Brown. The Pentax K-x already exists in Black, Pearl White, Red and Navy Blue. A total of 12 colours for Pentax digital SLR are now available in Europe.

You know your budget is in danger when the digital SLR is as photogenic as your subject! Whether you decide to collect all the colours in the Pentax K-x series (good luck with that) or just decide to get one, the fact is Pentax K-x is a decent entry level digital SLR camera.

The Pentax K-x, priced $649.95 USD (for body with DA L 18-55mm lens), is perfect for point and shoot camera users who have decided they want to try digital SLR.

Aside from a sashay of colours the Pentax K-x’s body is light weight and ergonomically designed for one-handed shooting.

Pentax K-x also boasts of a 12.5 megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera can shoot a decent 4.7 frame per second and it also captures 24 frames of 720p HD video per second.  It also uses a live view screen in a 2.7 inch LCD.

Shooting at night produces relatively good shots as K-x is equipped with a 6400 ISO which is expandable to 12800.

A photography newbie can also benefit from the Pentax K-x cross-processing mode added to the impressive range of filter and processing options. This means photos can be altered to suit your vision whether that be an artsy family photo or a retro looking self portrait.

Portrait photographers will also be happy to know the camera has an orientation sensor.

The biggest problem a user might have with the Pentax K-x is that it uses AA batteries rather than the rechargeable lithium kind.

PENTAX K-x KEY FEATURES

√ High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.

√ Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).

√ Widescreen HD video capture in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.

√ Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.

√ True High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.

√ Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.

√ Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.

√ Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.

√ Captures up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).

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PENTAX K20D DIGITAL SLR

Inside its dustproof and weather-resistant casing is a CMOS sensor that produces high quality images with up to 14.6 million effective pixels and minimal image noise. Its primary feature is the Pentax Real Image Engine, a processing engine that allows maximum control of image properties and parameters such as colour tones and ISO sensitivity among others.

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PENTAX K200D DIGITAL SLR

The Pentax K200D is designed to perform even in challenging shooting conditions. Its stainless steel body is armored with fiber and polycarbonate and is carefully sealed to make sure that humidity, moisture and dust particles cannot interfere with the camera’s performance. It is equipped with the Dust Reduction and Dust Alert functions so you can do without the tedious process of correcting images with dust imprints.

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PENTAX K2000 DIGITAL SLR

Aside from being small and light, the Pentax K2000 has functions that automatically adjust the camera’s settings depending on the shooting condition, like the Pentax Auto Picture. On the contrary, the PRIME engine allows changing the camera’s settings manually. Its Shake Reduction function minimizes blurs in your images.

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