Prosumer digital SLRs - CNET reviews

Editors' Top Cameras
updated May 25, 2005

Avid photographers who want full creative control over their images should consider a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera. These models offer the advanced features that experienced shooters need, and almost all of them are compatible with a wide range of interchangeable lenses and accessories. Of course, they're generally more expensive than point-and-shoot cameras, with prices starting at about $900 for the body only. The good news is that if you've already invested in a set of 35mm SLR lenses and accessories, there's a good chance that you'll be able to find a digital SLR body that's compatible with them. -- Aimee Baldridge, senior editor

Prosumer digital SLRs

Cameras	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Canon EOS 20D Released: 10/01/2004	8.4 Excellent	$1998	This 8-megapixel camera should be on your list if you're looking for a semipro dSLR. Specs: Digital camera , 8,200,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Released: 03/15/2005	8.0 Excellent	$465-$899 from 2 stores	The Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur dSLR owners, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model. Specs: Digital camera , 8,000,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color

Nikon D70 w/ 18-70mm AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Released: 04/01/2004	7.6 Very good	Email me when product is available	The Nikon D70 is a great enthusiast dSLR. Specs: Digital camera , 6,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color , - CompactFlash Card

Olympus Evolt E-300 Released: 01/01/2005	7.3 Very good	$699	This beauty-challenged Olympus offers unmatched build quality, snappy performance, and top resolution for its class, but low-light shooters and metering novices may prefer alternatives. Specs: Digital camera , 8,000,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color

Canon EOS 10D Released: 03/15/2003	7.2 Very good	Email me when product is available	Though not without its quirks, the 10D is a great candidate for a first digital SLR. Specs: Digital camera , 6,300,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color , 1 x - CompactFlash Card

*Pentax ist DS** Released: 02/15/2005	7.0 Very good	$988	A compact design, flexible power sources, and a strong feature set make this a digital SLR for the on-the-move photo enthusiast. Specs: Digital camera , 6,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color

Nikon D100 Digital SLR (Body Only) Released: 07/15/2002	6.9 Good	$284	Although it carries a high price tag for the consumer digicam world, this responsive, high-quality camera is still a good value for a digital SLR. Specs: Digital camera , 6,100,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color

Canon EOS Digital Rebel (EOS 300D - Body only)		Email me when product is available	Specs: Digital camera , 6,300,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color , None Included x - CompactFlash Card