What is currently the best value/quality SLR digital camera on the market?”
Best entry-level digital SLR: Canon Digital Rebel XT (*est. $700 with lens) Among entry-level digital SLR cameras, reviews give the 8-megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XT top ranking for image quality. It’s also easy to use, and for action shots, it can shoot at 3 frames per second (up to 14 shots at a burst). It comes with good software too. Downsides are that a battery charge lasts about 600 shots (without flash) — not nearly as long as Nikon cameras. The Rebel XT also has a small 1.8-inch LCD. Reviews say image quality slightly outpaces the competing Nikon D50, but some experts prefer the handling on the Nikon digital SLR. (*est. $700 with lens) -*- Best battery life: Nikon D50 (*est. $700 with lens) Long battery life (2,000 shots per charge without flash) makes the Nikon D50 a great choice for travel. Spot metering improves shots of backlit subjects, and flash sync is fast for daylight fill. Compared to Canon, some reviews prefer the Nikon D50’s build and controls. This camera can aut
