Price

Do you have a particular price point in mind? Under AU$1000 is a common target, which mostly limits your choices to the entry-level models in each manufacturer's range — such as the Canon EOS 1100D or the Nikon D3100. You can also hunt around for some bargains whenever a new model is announced.

With a bit more to spend, you can get a camera with more features; that way, as your skills progress, the camera can grow with you.

Features

It's rare to find a digital SLR that doesn't come with some sort of HD video recording mode these days, either at 720p or full 1080p. For videographers and those looking for the most control, try a camera with full manual exposure controls in video mode, such as the Canon 600D.

Some digital SLRs come with an articulating LCD screen, and all SLRs listed here come with Live View, which allows you to compose an image onscreen rather than looking through the viewfinder.

Need to take photos of fast-moving kids, pets or sports? Consider an SLR with fast continuous shooting speed in the region of four frames per second. You can find all of these details on each review page with comparisons of camera features and performance times.

Batteries and weight

Most of the digital SLRs listed below come with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, but for AA battery compatibility you will be limited to a number of models in the Pentax range. You may also want to invest in a dedicated battery grip (pictured to the right) for your camera, which holds extra battery charge and attaches to the SLR to provide a larger grip area, as well.

If you're looking for a lightweight camera, the Canon 1100D, the Olympus E-620 and the Nikon D3100 are the most feather-like options here, weighing in at 459 grams, 475 grams and 505 grams, respectively (body only).
Interchangeable lens cameras

Not quite ready for the bulk and complexity of a digital SLR? You may want to consider an interchangeable lens camera (ILC). These are small cameras designed specifically for those people stepping up from a compact camera, and feature interchangeable lenses just like an SLR — sans bulk. Manufacturers who produce ILCs include Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Samsung. You can find a list of our favourite ILC cameras here.

Lenses

All cameras listed in our round-up come in a kit configuration with one or two lenses to get you started. Remember to be aware that each company uses different lens mounts: Olympus bodies have the advantage of being compatible with the Four Thirds system; Nikon uses the F-mount, which means that you can use most old lenses, even 50-year-old ones, from the company (though autofocus and metering may be unavailable); and Sony is compatible with some old Konica Minolta lenses.

One of the most popular requests from people investing in their first SLR is to be able to take photos with a sharp foreground and blurred background. This shallow depth-of-field effect can be achieved by choosing a lens with a wide maximum aperture (small f/stop number) such as a 35mm or 50mm f/1.8 lens. To read up on depth-of-field and aperture, make sure to read our guide to exposure. We also have a lens buying guide that's got the low-down on just about every type of lens available.

Extra accessories

Now that you've made the decision on which camera body to get, consider the little extras that will make your photography life so much better. A tripod is a must for those who like shooting landscapes and long exposures, while an external flash or strobe is perfect for those who want to learn how to use off-camera light. Filters are a perfect way to add a bit of extra flexibility to your existing lens without investing in new glass; try a Neutral Density (ND) filter or circular polariser for some dramatic effects.

eh ta theek ne

mere kol hun Canon 1000D aa

its not bad

Go for MARK 5D II or D3s  or the latest D4

Read above :happy:

Beginners

bacheya nu darona tusi

hahaha  oh ...so birr  i would say check out canon rebels ....  :pagel:

and here is something that you get with an dSLR ...

shooted  - manual  - F5.3, Expo 1/50, ISO 1250 Focallength 80 mm ... lens 18 - 105  ...File Format - RAW  size 8.74 MB

oh bhajjii ... baat ko samjooo ... mai keha ena nal samaj jaan gye ... !

oh i shoudl have said CANON REBEL SERIES ! see i used an s after rebel..  :cooll:

sometime before taking photos i take some test shoots in Program and then i look at the setting an make necessary changes in the Manual mode as i need them...bcoz too much light and less light becomes problem later... so  ISO also help in this... but with higher ISO more grains... :/

Nope  bro sorry to say but i dont think so its works like that.... use manual mode set the iso as you want the shutter and all ... higher ISO higher shutter.

yeah i know higher iso higher shutter but its too much
only if you have time to wait :happy:

mai jada der ni launda khichan lagge photos

half of my pics that i post , i get someone to stop the car go out and IN thats it :pagel:

Yeah now that's a different part when it come to what kind of photos are you shooting... so depending on the situation one should set the camera. !

forget about it if your in melbourne :happy:

why  people  ...are on FastForward mode ? haha :hehe:

weather changes in seconds :happy:

savere dhupp hundi dupehre nehra ho janda.. shaami meeh pe janda te evening nu rainbows hunde ah .. welcome to melbourne

Oh fir Weather FastForward aa othe ... hmmm  lol .... thanks for the welcome really havin some good time over there ..

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http://entry-level-dslr-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/

some entry level dSLR