What SLRs are Good for Beginners

There are four kinds of SLR that manufacturers have made especially for those people who are used to the compact size of their digital cameras. They've been made extra small and light so they won't feel too different to use than what you've been used to. So how are they different?

When using an SLR digital camera, you can take pictures much more quickly than with a compact. So if you've been frustrated in your efforts to take pics of your pet because all you get are the tail in a corner, an SLR is what you need. The Olympus E-420 is the smallest of all SLRs.

The Canon EOS-450D is the digital camera you would choose if you are likely to take many wildlife photos. You can find many accessories such as telephoto lenses that are compatible with this model. It also has a 3-inch LCD screen, bigger than the other choices and ability to view the images on your lcd tv. But if low-light snaps are your main picture types then the Sony A350 has built-in image stabilisation.

The Pentax K100D is the only digital camera of those mentioned that boasts two screens, one folds out and the other is at the back. It runs on AA batteries and uses SD or SDHC cards, unlike the others that use CompactFlash, a pricier alternative. Once you examine these options, you'll be able to pick a digital SLR camera that suits you best.