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2005 Buyer's Guide: Affordable Digital SLRs

Professional Performance And Lens Choice Priced For Every Photographer's Budget

By Ibarionex R. Perello

Now that you can buy a solid digital SLR for between $900 and $2,000, you’re in a position to benefit from a large selection of lenses, sophisticated ambient and light metering, and wider dynamic range than would be available with a compact digital camera. Whether you’re upgrading from a point-and-shoot digital camera or making the leap from film to digital, this guide will help you find an affordable digital SLR with the features and technology you need to help you make the best pictures possible.

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Canon EOS 20D www.usa.canon.com 800.OK.CANON $1,499	Cool Factor: With a reduced startup time of only 0.2 seconds, this camera features 5 fps for a maximum burst of 23 frames. It includes an 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and improved TTL flash metering, which incorporates distance information for improved flash accuracy.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel www.usa.canon.com 800.OK.CANON $799	Cool Factor: This affordable digital SLR features a 6.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor. The EOS Digital Rebel’s lightweight body provides a built-in TTL flash, 12-bit capture and simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording.
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro www.fujifilm.com 800.800.FUJI $TBA	Cool Factor: Employing two photodiodes in what normally would be a single-pixel area allows this 6.17-effective-megapixel camera to provide the equivalent of a 12-megapixel file. The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro’s unique design also delivers both a wide and user-adjustable dynamic range.
Nikon D100 www.nikonslr.com 800.NIKON.UX $1,499	Cool Factor: This 6.1-megapixel camera can generate an 18-megabytle file for superior-quality enlargements. The Nikon D100 includes a five-area Dynamic Autofocus system, 3-D Matrix Metering and a one-chip integrated circuit for speedy image processing and reduced power consumption.
Nikon D70 www.nikonslr.com 800.NIKON.UX $999	Cool Factor: The entry-level digital SLR in Nikon’s lineup includes a 6.1-megapixel CCD. Dynamic Buffer Technology lets you capture 3 fps for up to 144 JPEGs in a single burst. It also features a New Generation Color Reproduction System for three color modes optimized for skin tones, wide-latitude and vivid colors.
Pentax *ist D www.pentaxusa.com 800.877.0155 $1,249	Cool Factor: This 6.1-megapixel camera is one of the lightest, most compact D-SLRs. It uses the KAF lens mount, but can be connected with limited functionality to Pentax 67 and 645 lenses. It features noise-reduction technology and a continuous firing rate of 2.6 fps.
Sigma SD10 www.sigmaphoto.com 800.896.6858 $1,349	Cool Factor: Designed around the 3.4-megapixel Foveon X3 CMOS sensor, which uses a special layer technology rather than the typical Bayer pattern filter to record color, the Sigma SD10 promises great color accuracy. It records in RAW mode only.

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