Photography 101, Part IV: The Best Entry-Level DSLR Cameras

For the true photography aficionados, the DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera) will be the best choice. These cameras can get very expensive indeed, so I’m just looking at the basics here (which could still cost you between $500 to $1000). Canon and Nikon tend to collect the most accolades in this category.

The Canon EOS Rebel is a very popular choice, and is consistently rated at the top of “Best of” lists. The Nikon D3100, 5000, or 5100 come next, followed by the Sony Alpha (model SLT A37 or 57). These cameras will produce excellent image and video, and you will be able to tweak a lot of settings on them – they’re very much made for customization, if that’s your goal. Many of these cameras come with good “starter lenses,” which you may eventually want to upgrade if photography becomes a true passion for you. See recommendations and ratings here and here.

A DSLR with wide-angle lens will produce great photos. Joseph Lamperez, all rights reserved.