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DSLRs on a budget
DSLRs might look a tad overwhelming to the average consumer, but the category has dropped far enough in price that now amateur photographers who'd like to take nicer pictures don't have to spend an arm and a leg. Take a look at our picks for sub $800 DSLRs.
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
- Manufacturer
- Canon
- Country
- United States
- Release Date
- September 1, 2004
- Amazon ID
- B000I1ZWRW
- Model Number
- Rebel XTi
- Low Price
- 559.95 (body only)
- MSRP
- $599.99
Physical Specifications
- Weight
- 3.2 lbs
- Width
- 8.9 in.
- Depth
- 5.6 in
- Height
- 6.6 in
- Min Operating Temperature
- 32°F
- Max Operating Temperature
- 104°F
- Operating humidity
- 85% or less
Camera Features
- Shooting Mode
- Program, Manual, Automatic
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, Portrait, Standard
- Exposure Modes
- Automatic, Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, E-TTL II program flash
- Camera Special Effect
- Monochrome, Faithful
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Daylight, Automatic, Shade, Custom, Tungsten light, Flourescent
- Exposure Metering
- Center-weighted, Evaluative, Partial (9%)
- Camera Feature
- PictBridge, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, Print Share Button
- Status Display
- White balance indicators, Flash mode, Battery condition, Red-eye Reduction, Exposure compensation, Program, Autofocus mode, AE / FE lock
- Slow Shutter Mode
- 30 sec
- Flash Modes
- Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction, Slow flash mode
- Camera Flash Types
- Pop-up flash, Built-in
Camera Specifications
- Optical Sensor
- CMOS
- Light Sensitivity
- Automatic, ISO 100-1,600
- Still Image Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW JPEG
- exposure-compensation
- 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Resolution
- 10.1 megapixels
- Total Pixels
- 10,500,000
- Optical Sensor Size
- 0.87 x 0.58 in.
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 seconds
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Daylight, Automatic, Shade, Custom, Tungsten light, Flourescent
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200 sec
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3 fps (at shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or faster)
- Exposure Range
- EV 1-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens)
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 35
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- +/- 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
- Image Storage
- 2816 x 1880, 3888 x 2592, JPEG 1936 x 1288 - 1.2 MB
- Memory Card Format
- CompactFlash
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0, Audio/video
Lens Specifications
- Lens Feature
- AF illuminator
- Auto Focus Type
- TTL-CT-SIR with CMOS sensor
- Zoom Adjustment Type
- Manual, Automatic
- Focal Length
- 18 mm - 55 mm
- Lens Construction
- 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting
- Canon EF mount
- Max View Angle
- 74.3 degrees
- Lens Aperture
- F/3.5-5.6
- Auto Focus Points (Zones)
- 9
Viewfinder
- Display Technology
- LCD (TFT active matrix), LCD - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Field Coverage
- 100%
- Magnification
- 0.8x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
- Diagonal size (inches)
- 2.5
- Camera Display
- Exposure compensation, AF-in-focus, White balance, Flash compensation on/off, AF lock, Red-eye Reduction
- Mounting
- Built-in
- Display Types
- LCD display - TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Cables
- USB cable, Video Cable VC-100
- Camera Accessories
- Battery charger, Battery pack, Shoulder strap, Eyecup, Software kit
- Carrying Case
- Available
Battery
- Power Device
- AC power enabled with AC Adapter ACK-DC20, With Battery Grip BG-E3 size-AA batteries can be used
- Battery Type
- 1 x Canon NB-2LH Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
- Included qty
- 1
- Capacity
- 720 mAh
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
- Manufacturer
- Canon
- Country
- United States
- Release Date
- April 21, 2008
- Amazon ID
- B0012YA85A
- Model Number
- Rebel XSi
- Low Price
- 620.93 (body only)
- MSRP
- 699.99
Physical Specifications
- Color
- Silver
- Weight
- 16.8 oz
- Width
- 3.8 in
- Depth
- 2.4 in
- Height
- 5.1 in
- Min Operating Temperature
- 32°F
- Max Operating Temperature
- 104°F
- Operating humidity
- 85% or less
Camera Features
- Shooting Mode
- Program, Manual, Automatic
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, Portrait, Standard
- Exposure Modes
- Automatic, Program, Manual, E-TTL II program flash, ISO priority
- Camera Special Effect
- Neutral, Monochrome, Faithful
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Flash, Daylight, Automatic, Shade, Custom, Tungsten, White fluorescent light
- Exposure Metering
- Center-weighted, Evaluative, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)
- Camera Feature
- Direct print, Self timer, LCD live view mode, PictBridge, EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Status Display
- Shutter speed, White balance indicators, Flash mode, Aperture, Memory card status, Exposure compensation, Focus area, AE / FE lock
- Slow Shutter Mode
- 30 sec
- Flash Modes
- Flash OFF mode, Automatic, Slow flash mode, E-TTL
- Camera Flash Types
- Pop-up flash, Built-in
Camera Specifications
- Optical Sensor
- CMOS
- Light Sensitivity
- Automatic, ISO 100-1,600
- Still Image Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW JPEG
- exposure-compensation
- +/- 2 in 1/3 EV steps, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Resolution
- 12.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution
- 12.2 Megapixel APS-C Size
- Total Pixels
- 12,400,000
- Optical Sensor Size
- 22.2mm x 14.8mm
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000
- Min Shutter Speed
- 1/60
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Flash, Daylight, Automatic, Shade, Custom, Tungsten, White fluorescent light
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200 second
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3.5 shots/sec
- Exposure Range
- EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 35
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
- Image Storage
- Fine JPEG 4272 x 2848 - 4.3 MB, Normal JPEG 4272 x 2848 - 2.2 MB, Fine JPEG 3088 x 2056 - 2.5 MB, Normal JPEG 3088 x 2056 - 1.3 MB, Fine JPEG 2256 x 1504 - 1.6 MB, Normal JPEG 2256 x 1504 - 0.8 MB, RAW 4272 x 2848 - 15.3 MB
- Memory Card Format
- SD/SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
- Effective Flash Range
- Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0, Audio/video
Lens Specifications
- Lens Feature
- Flash +/- compensation
- Auto Focus Type
- TTL Autofocus
- Zoom Adjustment Type
- Manual
- Focal Length
- 18 mm - 55 mm
- Lens Construction
- 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting
- Canon EF mount
- Max View Angle
- 74.3 degrees
- Focus adjustment
- Manual, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, One-shot AF
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 1.6x the lens focal length
- Lens Aperture
- F/3.5-5.6
- Auto Focus Points (Zones)
- 9
Viewfinder
- Display Technology
- LCD (TFT active matrix)
- Field Coverage
- approx. 100%
- Magnification
- Approx. 0.87x
- Diagonal size (inches)
- 3.0-inches
- Camera Display
- ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation, White balance, AE lock, Shutter speed, Flash compensation on/off, AF lock
- Mounting
- Built-in
- Display Types
- LCD display - TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Cables
- USB cable, Audio/video cable
- Camera Accessories
- Battery charger, Battery pack, Strap, Eyecup
- Carrying Case
- Available
Battery
- Power Device
- AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5, or With Battery Grip BG-E5 size-AA batteries can be used
- Battery Type
- 1 x Canon LP-E5 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Included qty
- 1
- Capacity
- 1080 mHh
- Run Time (Up To)
- Up to 600 NO flash, Up to 500 at 50% flash use
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Nikon D40x
- Manufacturer
- Nikon Inc.
- Country
- Worldwide
- Release Date
- March 6, 2007
- Amazon ID
- B000NOEDGK
- Model Number
- D40x
- Low Price
- 648.95 (body only)
- MSRP
- $849.99
Physical Specifications
- Weight
- 17.5 oz
- Width
- 5 in
- Depth
- 2.5 in.
- Height
- 3.7 in.
Camera Features
- Shooting Mode
- Program, Manual, Automatic
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Sports mode, Close-up, Children
- Exposure Modes
- Automatic, Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, Bulb, I-TTL program flash
- Camera Special Effect
- Black & White, Monotone
- White Balance
- Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunlight
- Exposure Metering
- Center-weighted, Spot, 3D color matrix II
- Camera Feature
- USB 2.0 compatibility, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Digital noise reduction, Direct print, Digital image rotation, Auto power save, Histogram display, AF illuminator, Cropping an image, Display brightness control, Flash +/- compensation, AF lock, AE lock, Hot shoe, Optional, In-camera red-eye fix, Highlight point display, Text input to Exif header, Built-in help guide
- Status Display
- Battery condition, Aperture, Program, AE / FE lock
- Slow Shutter Mode
- 30 sec
- Flash Modes
- Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Camera Flash Types
- Pop-up flash, Built-in
Camera Specifications
- Optical Sensor
- CCD
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO auto, ISO 100-1600
- Still Image Format
- JPEG, NEF (RAW)
- exposure-compensation
- in 1/3 EV steps, ?5 EV range
- Resolution
- 10.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution
- 10.2 megapixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels
- 10,750,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 15.6 x 23.7mm
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec.
- White Balance
- Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunlight
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200 sec
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3 frames per second
- Exposure Range
- EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Image Storage
- 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
- Memory Card Format
- SD Memory Card, MMC (MultiMediaCard)
- Effective Flash Range
- 2-9 feet (ISO 100) ft
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0, Audio/video
Lens Specifications
- Lens Feature
- AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Auto Focus Type
- TTL phase detection
- Zoom Adjustment Type
- Manual
- Lens System Types
- Zoom Lens
- Focal Length
- 18 mm - 55 mm
- Lens Construction
- 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting
- Nikon F bayonet mount
- Max View Angle
- 76 degrees
- Focus adjustment
- Automatic, Manual
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 27 - 82.5 mm
- Min Focus Range
- 11 in
- Lens Aperture
- F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Auto Focus Points (Zones)
- 3
- Filter Size
- 52 mm
Viewfinder
- Display Technology
- LCD (TFT active matrix), Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Field Coverage
- 95%
- Magnification
- 0.8x
- Frames
- Autofocus frame
- Diagonal size (inches)
- 2.5 inches
- Camera Display
- Exposure compensation, Aperture, Flash charge completion, AF-in-focus, AE lock, Shutter speed, Exposure mode, Frames-remaining counter
- Mounting
- Built-in
- Display Types
- LCD display - TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Cables
- USB cable
- Camera Accessories
- Lens cap, Eyepiece cover, Strap, Body cap, Eyecup, Dust cap, Shoe cap
- Carrying Case
- Available
- Camera Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
Battery
- Power Device
- Battery charger - External
- Battery Type
- Lithium ion
- Included qty
- 1
- Capacity
- 7.2V, 1000 mAh
- Run Time (Up To)
- 470 shots (CIPA)
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
- Manufacturer
- Canon USA
- Country
- United States
- Release Date
- February 17, 2005
- Amazon ID
- B0007QKN22
- Model Number
- Digital Rebel XT
- Low Price
- 536.00 (body only)
- MSRP
- 699.99
Physical Specifications
- Weight
- 1.9 oz.
- Width
- 5 in
- Depth
- 2.5 in.
- Height
- 3.7 in.
- Min Operating Temperature
- 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature
- 104 °F
- Operating humidity
- 85% or less
Camera Features
- Shooting Mode
- Program, Manual, Automatic
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Sports mode, Close-up
- Exposure Modes
- Automatic, Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, Bulb, E-TTL II program flash, Depth-of-field
- Camera Special Effect
- Monotone
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten light
- Exposure Metering
- Center-weighted, Evaluative, Partial (9%)
- Camera Feature
- USB 2.0 compatibility, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Digital noise reduction, Direct print, Camera orientation detection, Auto power save, Histogram display, AF illuminator, Display brightness control, RGB primary color filter, Flash +/- compensation, AF lock, AE lock, Hot shoe, Optional, Depth-of-field preview button, FE lock, Backlight compensation
- Status Display
- Shutter speed, White balance indicators, Flash mode, Battery condition, Photo quality, Photos remaining, Red-eye Reduction, Aperture, Manual focus mode, Exposure compensation, Film speed, Self timer, Frame counter, Program, Drive mode, Autofocus mode
- Slow Shutter Mode
- 30 sec
- Flash Modes
- Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction
- Camera Flash Types
- Pop-up flash, Built-in
Camera Specifications
- Optical Sensor
- CMOS
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 100, ISO auto (100-400)
- Still Image Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW JPEG
- exposure-compensation
- ?2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Resolution
- 8 megapixels
- Sensor resolution
- 8 megapixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 8,000,000 pixels
- Total Pixels
- 8,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- 22.2 x 14.8mm
- Digital Zoom
- 3
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec.
- White Balance
- Cloudy, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten light
- X-sync Speed
- 1/200 sec
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3 frames per second
- Exposure Range
- EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 35
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Image Storage
- Fine JPEG 1728 x 1152 - 1.2 MB, Normal JPEG 1728 x 1152 - 0.6 MB, Normal JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 1 MB, Fine JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 2 MB, RAW 3456 x 2304 - 8.3 MB, Fine JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 3.3 MB, Normal JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 1.7 MB
- Memory Card Format
- CompactFlash, Microdrive
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0, Audio/video
Lens Specifications
- Lens Feature
- AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Auto Focus Type
- TTL phase detection
- Zoom Adjustment Type
- Manual
- Lens System Types
- Zoom Lens
- Focal Length
- 17 mm - 85 mm
- Lens Construction
- 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting
- Canon EF-S
- Max View Angle
- 74.3 degrees
- Focus adjustment
- Automatic, Manual
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 27-136mm
- Lens Aperture
- F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Auto Focus Points (Zones)
- 7
Viewfinder
- Display Technology
- LCD (TFT active matrix), Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Field Coverage
- 95%
- Magnification
- 0.8x
- Frames
- Autofocus frame
- Diagonal size (inches)
- 1.8
- Camera Display
- Exposure compensation, Aperture, Flash charge completion, Metering system, White balance, AE lock, Shutter speed, Exposure mode, Red-eye Reduction
- Mounting
- Built-in
- Display Types
- LCD display - TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Cables
- USB cable, Video cable
- Camera Accessories
- Lens cap, Neck strap, Body cap, Dust cap
- Carrying Case
- None
- Camera Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon PhotoStitch, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Canon Digital Photo Professional
Battery
- Power Device
- Battery charger - External
- Battery Type
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
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Nikon D60
- Manufacturer
- Nikon
- Country
- Worldwide
- Release Date
- January 30, 2008
- Amazon ID
- B0012OGF6Q
- Model Number
- D60
- Low Price
- 565.95 (body only)
- MSRP
- 699.95
Physical Specifications
- Weight
- 1.6 lbs.
- Width
- 5.0 in.
- Depth
- 2.5 in.
- Height
- 3.7 in.
Camera Features
- Shooting Mode
- Program, Manual, Automatic
- Shooting Programs
- Landscape, Portrait, Night portrait, Close-up, Children
- Exposure Modes
- Automatic, Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, Digital Vari-Program
- Camera Special Effect
- Vivid, Black & White, Custom Effect, Portrait, Soft Focus
- White Balance
- Incandescent, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunlight, Fine, Presets
- Exposure Metering
- Center-weighted, Spot, 3D color matrix II
- Camera Feature
- Direct print, Cropping an image, AF lock, AE lock, Self timer, Progressive scan CCD system, In-camera red-eye fix, PictBridge, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Status Display
- Flash mode, Red-eye Reduction, Aperture, Self timer
- Slow Shutter Mode
- 30 sec
- Flash Modes
- Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction, Front curtain, Rear curtain sync
- Camera Flash Types
- Pop-up flash, Built-in
Camera Specifications
- Optical Sensor
- CCD
- Light Sensitivity
- Automatic, ISO 100-1,600
- Still Image Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW JPEG
- exposure-compensation
- in 1/3 EV steps, +/- 5 EV
- Resolution
- 10.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution
- 10.0 megapixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 10,000,000 pixels
- Total Pixels
- 10,750,000
- Optical Sensor Size
- 15.8 x 23.6mm
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec.
- White Balance
- Incandescent, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunlight, Fine, Presets
- X-sync Speed
- Up to 1/200
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 3 fps
- Exposure Range
- 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
- Image Storage
- 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
- Memory Card Format
- SD/SDHC Memory Card
- Connector Type
- USB 2.0, Audio/video
Lens Specifications
- Lens Feature
- AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Auto Focus Type
- TTL Autofocus
- Zoom Adjustment Type
- Manual, Automatic
- Focal Length
- 18 mm - 55 mm
- Lens Construction
- 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting
- Nikon F bayonet mount
- Max View Angle
- 76 degrees
- Focus adjustment
- Automatic, Manual
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 1.5X lens focal length
- Lens Aperture
- F/3.5-5.6
- Auto Focus Points (Zones)
- 3
Viewfinder
- Display Technology
- LCD (TFT active matrix)
- Field Coverage
- 95%
- Magnification
- 0.8x
- Frames
- Autofocus frame
- Diagonal size (inches)
- 2.5
- Camera Display
- ISO sensitivity, Aperture, White balance, Shutter speed, Battery status, Red-eye Reduction
- Mounting
- Built-in
- Display Types
- LCD display - TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Cables
- 1 x USB cable
- Camera Accessories
- Lens cap, Body cap, Software kit, Camera strap, Eyepiece cap, Accessory shoe cover
- Carrying Case
- Available
- Camera Software
- Drivers & Utilities
Battery
- Power Device
- Batter or MH-23 Quick Charger
- Battery Type
- Lithium ion
- Included qty
- 1
- Capacity
- 7.2V, 1000 mAh
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software developers
(9:58 AM on Thu Oct 8, 2009)
Humm... interesting,
theese look great, im gonna go for the canon E OS, looks great. and its the cheapest...
Thanks for writing about it