Top 50 Digital SLR cameras dissected

Looking for a professional-quality digital camera, but serious good value? We’ve got all the info you need right here to get you shooting phenomenal photos with our rundown of the best Digital SLR cameras out there.

We’ve dissected the Top 50 most popular DSLRs to bring you a hand-picked selection of the finest hardcore cameras in the frame.

Top of the tree
Canon EOS 400D Black
Best price: £349.75 on 8 July 2008
If you want the highest in quality and performance look no further than this big boy budget DSLR. Loaded a monster 10.1-megapixel count and ISO settings up to 3200 your shots will always look fabulous, even in the poorest lighting conditions. Fully customizable preferences allow you to fine tune those shots, while the EOS integrated cleaning system ensures the 400D’s innards remain dutifully dust-free.
Up against: Nikon D300 Black

Rising Star
Olympus E-510 Black
Best Price: £309 on 8 July 2008
This shooter offers all you need for ultra professional photos. A 10-megapixel digital SLR , the E-510 equips you with ultimate control over your shots, with Image Stabilizer and Live View technology. Its 2.5-inch screen offers a 100 percent field of vision and access to exposure settings, meaning snapping the best shots couldn’t be any easier.
Up against: Sony DSLR-A350 Black

Unsung hero
Canon EOS 350D
Best price: £249 on 8 July 2008
Its 8.0 megapixels might not reach the heady heights of its 10-megapixel counterparts, nonetheless the EOS 350D is no slouch in the shooting stakes. It features Canon’s acclaimed CMOS tech for outstanding quality photos along with 7-point auto focus for lightning fast, accurate shots. And awesomely good value, sneaking beneath the £250 mark.
Up against: Nikon D60 Black

Loved by the experts
Nikon D80
Best price: £440.61 on 8 July 2008
The D80 is a photo prodigy. With a power-up time of 0.18 seconds you’ll never miss a thing (flick it on and your shooting!). It excels at capturing fast objects too, with 3 frames per second shooting for stunning sports shots. It’s 10.2-megapixel sensor offers superb resolution, while the D-lighting feature lets you tinker with exposure settings in a photo even after its been taken.
Up against: Sony DSLR-A350 Black

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