Consumer Reports top Rated Basic SLR for 2010
Digital SLRs are the Ferraris of the digital camera world. It is important to select the right one before taking the SLR plunge since they are more costly than your run of the mill point and shoot. If you are considering an entry level or basic SLR then you really only want to consider 2 options according to Consumer Reports. Below are the CR ratings for the best Basic SLR cameras.
Top Rated Basic SLR for 2010: The CR top rated basic SLR for 2010 is the Canon EOS Rebel T1I. The Rebel is one of only a handful of basic SLRs with excellent image quality. It offers HD video shooting capabilities and some of the best low light photographs without a flash. View the Rebel T1I at Amazon.com for best price.
Top 2 CR Best Buy Basic Digital SLR Cameras Sorted by Rating
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The Rebel T1I is one of only a handful of basic SLRs with excellent image quality and excellent dynamic range. It has the ability to capture HD-Resolution video. It is also better than most basic SLRs at taking low light images without the aid of a flash. In addition, the Rebel offers 15 megapixels which was the highest of the cameras that were tested. As with most Canon SLRs, the Rebel is compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S lenses making this unit one of the most flexible out of those tested. Of course SLRs are quite a bit more advanced than regular point and shoots but the Rebel was one of the easier ones to use and operate.
Features:
- 15 Megapixels of resolution
- Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
- 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution with HDMI output
- 3.0″ LCD screen
- Capture images and video toSD/SDHC memory cards
$719.88 Best Price at Amazon.com
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The Nikon D5000 features live-view functionality, swiveling display and HD video shooting capablities just to name a few. This camera is quite intuitive to use when shooting both video and stills. The D5000 offers 12.3 megapixels of resolution with an included 3x optical nicor lens. One of the nicer features are the 19 automatic exposure scene modes for the beginer and 23 custom options for the more advanced users. It is hard to argue for the D5000 when the Rebel is just $20 more but the D5000 is one of the better basic SLRs on the market.
Features:
- 12.3-megapixel
- 3x Zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens included
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 for excellent low light images
- Onboard image touchup editing
- Up to 720p movie resolution
