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Technical specs are good for narrowing down your short list of cameras, but the final camera choice you make should be based on personal experience. How does the camera feel in your hands, is more important than burst mode, ISO quality or the size of the image sensor.

So, don’t worry, you will get a good SLR with pretty much any camera these days. I’d stick with the major brands, and reputable retailer to hedge your bet. The best prices are still online, and the big online stores are as good or better than local stores with their return policies. Online buying is not just for price comparisons anymore. Olympus, Nikon, or canon are all reliable choices these days. For under a grand, you’ll find a lot of entry level SLRs to choose from. The Canon Rebel line-up with the XT, XTi, XSi, XS, and soon to be release T1i are definitely worth a look.This helpful tips on how to use a digital camera and this professional techniques using canon 400d should help.

A word of warning when using megapixels to compare digital cameras. Be sure to check for image sensor (CCD) quality and size as well.

There’s of course no rush, taking your time is never a bad decision with complex purchase. You may be tempted, to wait a little longer, and see what the manufacturers offer next week, next month, or next year. While I’m sure, it will be something better, be warned that this cycle never ends. There’s always something better coming out tomorrow. There will come a point when you need to make a decision, and start taking pictures.

Don’t get overly hung up on technical specifications for each camera. A few extra megapixels here and there aren’t going to make much difference. For a first time SLR buyer, as long as you get a good lens, with at least 8 or 10 megapixels, and a solidly constructed camera body, you’ll be content.

What I’m trying to say here, is that just about any SLR camera you end up buying will be a good one. That’s not to say, that there aren’t some lemons. If you stick with one of the major established brands, like Canon, Nikon, or Olympus your pretty much guaranteed to make a good choice. The Nikon D60, the Canon Rebel line (XT, XTi, XSi, T1i), or an Olympus Evolt E510 are all excellent choices. Considering you’ll pay the same or less for one of those, that you would have paid for a basic point-and-shoot camera five years ago, is a testament to how far digital cameras have evolved.

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