Brand: Canon | Nikon | Panasonic | Pentax | Sony | Olympus | Sigma | Leica
Canon
Canon makes a variety of digital SLRs from entry level ones such as the popular Rebel T2i series to mid-range ones such as the Canon EOS 50D to professional ones such as the Canon Mark EOS 1D Mark III.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 1D Mark II | 4.8 | $5999.95 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 4.6 | $2099.00 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 4.7 | $4949.00 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 40D | 4.4 | $1197.99 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 50D | 4.5 | $734.99 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 4.6 | $2499.00 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 60D | 4.2 | $1099.00 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS 7D | 4.7 | $1539.00 at Amazon |
| Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 4.8 | $539.00 at CameraKings |
| Canon EOS Rebel T2i | 4.8 | $69.99 at Samys |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | 4.4 | $419.95 at Amazon |
| Canon Rebel XSi | 4.6 | $424.00 at CameraKings |
| Canon Rebel XT | 4.6 | $689.98 at Amazon |
| Canon Rebel XTi | 4.3 | $690.10 at Amazon |
Nikon
Like Canon, Nikon makes a wide array of digital SLRS. Entry level cameras include the D3000 and D5000. Mid-range SLRS include the D90 and D700. Professional SLRS include the D3.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon D200 | 4.7 | $1599.00 at Amazon |
| Nikon D3 | 4.5 | $3499.00 at Amazon |
| Nikon D3000 | 4.8 | $380.99 at New Egg |
| Nikon D300s | 4.4 | $1499.95 at Amazon |
| Nikon D3100 | 4.5 | $699.00 at Amazon |
| Nikon D3s | 4.6 | $5799.95 at Amazon |
| Nikon D3x | 4.7 | $6749.00 at CameraKings |
| Nikon D40 | 4.9 | $609.99 at Amazon |
| Nikon D5000 | 4.8 | $499.00 at CameraKings |
| Nikon D700 | 4.6 | $2398.99 at Amazon |
| Nikon D80 | 4.7 | $1499.95 at Amazon |
| Nikon D90 | 4.7 | $739.00 at CameraKings |
Panasonic
Panasonic produces some very unique cameras that use the Micro Four Thirds technology. What you get is a camera that has DSLR-features such as an interchangeable lens, in a more compact, and lighter design.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | 4.8 | $479.95 at Samys |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | 4.4 | $520.12 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | 4.8 | $659.95 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | 4.5 | $689.95 at Amazon |
Pentax
Pentax is nowhere near as popular as Canon or Nikon, but they do have a very loyal following. While their lens selection is nowhere near as vast, they still have some great entry level and midrange DSLRs in the Pentax K-X and K100D.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pentax K-X | 4.6 | $444.00 at CameraKings |
| Pentax K100D | 4.8 | $644.50 at Amazon |
| Pentax K10D | 4.3 | $757.95 at Amazon |
| Pentax K200D | 4.8 | $499.90 at Amazon |
| Pentax K7 | 4.7 | $851.53 at Amazon |
Sony
The Sony Alpha series offers some nice digital SLRS for complete beginners and newbies. They recently introduced the Alpha NEX cameras which don't have mirrors, but still have interchangeable lens.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha A230 | 4.8 | $349.00 at CameraKings |
| Sony Alpha A330 | 4.8 | $429.00 at Amazon |
| Sony Alpha A380 | 4.4 | $639.95 at Amazon |
| Sony Alpha A500 | 4.4 | $484.95 at Amazon |
| Sony Alpha A550 | 4.1 | $629.95 at Amazon |
| Sony NEX 3 | 4.2 | $599.00 at Amazon |
| Sony NEX 5 | 4.3 | $699.00 at Amazon |
Olympus
Olympus DSLRs used the Four Thirds system, which provides a standard with lenses from different manufacturers.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Olympus E-3 | 4.6 | $1011.95 at Amazon |
| Olympus E-520 | 4.8 | $449.95 at PC Connection Express |
| Olympus E30 | 4.4 | $829.95 at Amazon |
| Olympus Evolt E620 | 4.3 | $518.42 at Amazon |
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | 3.8 | $553.00 at Amazon |
| Olympus PEN EP2 | 4.8 | $568.97 at Buy.com |
Sigma
Sigma is a Japanese company that is well known for creating lenses that is compatible with other brand cameras. Their DSLRs are rather unique in that they use the X3 sensor from Foveon.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma SD14 | 4.6 | $699.95 at Amazon |
Leica
Leica is a high end camera brand that produces DSLRs and lenses. Their lenses are used in many Panasonic cameras these days. In fact, these 2 were the first to include optical image stabilization in their cameras.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Leica S2 | 4.5 | $22995.00 at Amazon |