5 affordable Digital SLR cameras for the aspiring photographer
In the run up to the festive season it’s high time you had a camera to snap some seasonal shots. For the best photos you’re going to need a Digital SLR cameras – read on to see the best 5 affordable digital SLRs.
Digital SLR cameras can be pricey, so with that in mind we’ve picked out 5 affordable entry-level digital SLR cameras that won’t upset the piggy bank.
Sony A390 The Sony A390 matches some more expensive Nikon and Canon cameras at a lower price. Strictly speaking, £350 for the Sony A390 isn’t cheap, but for a digital SLR it’s a bargain, and it’s great for aspiring photographers. The Sony A390 has a 14.7-megapixel sensor and some great noise reduction technology. A 2.7-inch screen offers Live View, so you’ll also be able to see what you’re shooting without resorting to the viewfinder.
Read our Sony A390 review Olympus E-420 The Olympus E-420 is the most compact of our five affordable digital SLRs. It comes with a 10-megapixel Live MOS sensor, autofocus and Live View. A fast 3.5 frames per second shooting mode comes in handy when photographing fast moving subjects. All-in, the Olympus E-420 features a generous 28 shooting modes. If you want something that’s a little more compact and flexible than the regular DSLR, this should be right up your street.
Sony DSLR-A200K For around £300 and no higher, the Sony DSLR-A200K crams in a number of excellent features at an amazing price. Those include a 10.2-megapixel sensor, 2.7-inch LCD and image processors that enhance the quality and reduce digital noise.
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilisation also ensures jerk-free photographs. An ISO setting from 100 to ISO 3200 handles low-light shooting superbly. The Sony DSLR-A200K can also count upon an automatic flash pop-up if needed and an array of creative modes for adding photo effects.
Nikon D60 A top-notch Nikon doesn’t have to cost a king’s ransom. The Nikon D60 is a highly-rated digital SLR that ranks up there with some of the best SLR shooters. Nikon’s 10.2-megapixel sensor, a 3 frames per second shooting mode and Nikon’s colour technology produces shots that look clean and full of life. In-camera editing functions help you get the most from your shots straight after you’ve taken them. The compact design also lets you neatly fit the Nikon D60 in most bags – making it handy for taking on holiday. As with the Canon, there’s a vast array of choice when it comes to lenses, too.
Canon EOS 1100D In the Canon EOS 1100D, we have another fantastic entry-level camera capable of taking photographs that would put a far more expensive camera to shame. The Canon EOS 1100D features a 12-megapixel sensor and a 9-point autofocus feature allowing for clearer shots with less of the noise. It can also shoot at three frames per second and shoot 720p high definition video, and there’s a huge range of new and second hand Canon EOS lenses available. Read our Canon EOS 1100D review
Got any digital SLR cameras you’d like to recommend? Let us know in the comments below.
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mabreky14 December 2011
id say the nikon d3100 would be a better entry level dslr camera than these as it is not much more than the canon dos 1100d and has more megapixels, 14, more lenses than other makes and pretty much every feature is better on it compared to the canon and shoots 1080p which is very handy.
Report as inappropriateIain Ferguson15 December 2011
Got to agree with MABREKY about the Nikon D3100. Great camera with loads of features. Why the Nikon D60 is mentioned in this review is beyond me. It's a 3 year old camera!!!!. Can't believe Gadget show post an article that's obviously flawed. I won't be putting the same amount of trust into other Gadget show reviews after this. Sorry guys but no excuses on this one.
Report as inappropriateDavid Moore20 December 2011
Agreed with @mabreky. I have a D60 and it takes some fantastic shots with great colour, sharpness and finesse however it has a couple of major flaws. One of which is that it's missing a video recording function all together and the second is the fact that it doesn't have an auto focus motor in the body. This means that you need to buy more expensive lenses with in-built motors or you buy ordinary lenses and have to manually focus them instead. The pixel count only makes a difference when you're printing off massive posters etc... so that point is moot for me.
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