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2009 SLR Camera Comparison Guide

In this article we will do a SLR camera comparison, between four models: Nikon D40, Nikon D90, Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi and the Canon EOS 40D.

Nikon D40

The Nikon D40 digital camera has a resolution of 6 megapixels and an LCD that has 2.5 inches and 230,000 pixels. It can take photos at a maximum speed of 2.5 photos per second. The shutter speed of the camera is 1/4000 sec. The duration of the flash sync is 1/500 seconds.

This camera had help files included and you can also edit photos right from the menu. The ISO varies between 200 and 1600. If you want, you can also use a wireless remote with the camera.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi

A 12.2 megapixel camera, the Digital Rebel Xsi comes with a kit lens that is image stabilized, sensor cleaning that is built in, Live view and dust removal software. The LCD screen has 230,000 pixels on a 3 inch LCD screen. A bit faster than the D40, this camera can take 3.5 photos per second. The duration of the flash sync is 1/200 sec.

The ISO varies between 100 and 1600. This camera also has a nine point autofocus, mirror lockup, spot meter an option for automatic depth of field. You also have the option of a wireless remote and flash if you need them.

Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is a camera with 12.3 megapixels and an impressive 3 inch LCD screen with 920,000 pixels.. The Live View also has movie mode, but you don't have the option to autofocus once you start shooting the movie.

You can shoot movies in the following formats, at 24 frames per second: 320x216, 640x424 and 1280x720. It has 11 autofocus points and the ISO is between 100 and 6400.

For live action photos, you can take 4.5 frames per second. The flash sync takes 1/200 seconds and the shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Canon EOS 40D

The Canon EOS 40D has less megapixels than two of the cameras above (10.1 megapixels), but it compensates with great performance for live action shots. It can take 6.5 photos per second, with a shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

The camera's body is made of magnesium and it has weather seals and a kit lens with image stabilization. It also comes with a built in cleaning sensor and Live view, which you can also use with an optional grid overlay. There are six program modes that you can choose from.

Getting the perfect SLR camera, is never an easy thing, due to the constantly changing technology. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the SLR camera with all the features important to you.

The Best Digital SLR Cameras Ever

Now that you've decided to graduate to the big boys end of the pool. Time to buy yourself a shiny new SLR digital camera, and leave the old point and shoot for the kiddies to play with. However, after reading up on SLR technology, your a little baffled and bewildered.

Have no fear, as everything will soon be cleared up. SLR camera technology can be somewhat of a maze that sends you wandering from one confusing review to the next great marketing sales pitch, and back again. If your the type that needs to understand all the finer points of any product before making a purchase, this could be the never ending purchase for you.

Buckle up baby, and lets go. Believe it or not, all that technology your battling to understand is a good thing. Really, it is. The past few years in the digital camera industry, have been extremely competitive for the manufacturers and retail folks. As a result, each year they cram more and more features into those shiny little SLRs, and continuously drop prices to stay ahead of the competition.

OK, here's the easy part. If you want to buy a good SLR, there's no need to fret. Just about any of the top three SLRs will do the job for you. It's pretty much impossible to get a bad camera out of this bunch. These days my short list would look something like this. Anything from the Canon Rebel lineup would be good. The XSi or the new T1i should be a corker. Or for some variety, a Nikon D40 or Olympus Evolt E510.

It's quite remarkable, that you can have any one of those SLRs for under a grand. That's a lot of camera for very little coin. Don't even ask me what I paid for my first digital camera. I get ill just thinking about it.

I can make the above assumption with a great deal of confidence, because I know that the single biggest deciding factor to your success as a photographer, has nothing to do with the camera. The single most important feature of any camera, is the skill of the person with their finger on the shutter. A great photographer can take amazing photos with disposable camera.

Another thing you can do, if your still interested in looking around a bit more, is to get some hands on experience. Borrowing a SLR from a friend or relative to try out is a good idea. You'll get a feel for the controls and how everything works. The more different models you try out, the better feel you'll have for what feels right for you. Like I said, your the most important part of the picture taking process.

While it can be nice to visit your local camera store to get some hands on experience, it makes a lot of sense to make your final purchase online. All the big name websites have very fair return policies, and online shopping is the best way to guarantee you the price and selection you want.

Well, that's about as simple as I can make it. Time to decide. Believe me, it's a lot more fun taking pictures, than shopping for cameras.

Getting the perfect camera, is never an easy thing, especially with the way digital technology is constantly changing. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the camera with all the features important to you.