Entry Level SLR Camera courtesy of hyku
The entire idea of entry level SLR cameras might seem like an oxymoron, but the fact is that this might be the single quickest growing segment of the entire camera industry. Consumers get high-value SLR systems that can be upgraded without paying the multi-thousand dollar price tag that professionals pay. This begs the question: what separates those multi-thousand dollar SLR systems used by the pros from those available for around $600 to $750?
Actually, there are many differences, but anyone considering an expensive point and shoot versus an entry level SLR probably will not need most of those features. If anything, anyone getting into SLR cameras for the first time is more than likely to be happy that a few features are actually absent. After all, SLR cameras are not exactly easy to shoot with compared to point and shoot models. Sure, most entry level SLR cameras do have a point and shoot mode, as well as various automatic modes tuned for specific usage patterns and/or events, but it is the customization options that set entry level SLR cameras apart from the truly profession grade SLR systems on the market.
For example, some of the high-end SLR systems from Canon, Sony, and Nikon can burst well over a dozen pictures in under two seconds. This is perfect for sitting on the sidelines of a major sporting event and catching that perfect shot, but is probably overkill for Pop Warner. Similarly, the ability to record to an external drive can be a very nice tool for professionals handling 20+ MP RAW images by the hundreds, but entry level SLR cameras will probably not see that much use in a single session.
Some of the more popular entry level SLR cameras on the market include Canon’s EOS Rebel Txi series, the Nikon D5000, Sony ALPHA-DSLR line (particularly models that begin with a 2 or a 3), Olympus E-600 series, and the Pentax K-x lineup. All of these entry level SLR cameras come both in kit and bare forms, and offer an excellent combination of versatility, ease of use, and performance at reasonable price points. The Canon ESO Rebel T2i, itself the successor to the T1i, seems to win more reviews than the other cameras, but does tend to cost a little more. That being said, it is always important to remember that one gets what they pay for in the realm of SLR cameras.
About the author: James Mowery is a computer geek that writes about technology and related topics. To read more blog posts by him, go to laptop computers.
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