Gary Killops

Back in the day, digital cameras used to cost quite a pretty penny. Actually, digital cameras were more of a professional tool than a casual luxury. Today, however, things are a lot different. Gone are the days where you have to dump $600 just to get your hands on a digital camera that is high quality. Now, you can actually get a digital SLR camera for just about that same amount of money! However, as more and more of these lower priced cameras enter the market, one can find it hard to figure out which ones are worth the money. Not all cameras are equal, so which ones give you the most bang for your buck? Well, this is a good question, so here are three that you can count on to deliver great digital media for less money.

First, there is the Nikon D3000. This camera features an 18mm-55mm lens, and is priced to sell anywhere from $496 to $550, depending on which accessories you buy and what options you choose. Professionals will find this camera basic, but they will also find that, for the money, this is a camera that delivers high quality digital SLR media for less money. This camera weighs about 17 oz., and it sports a resolution of 10,200,000 pixels. With both manual and automatic focusing available, this camera is suited for beginners or advanced level photographers.

Next, we will talk about the Canon Rebel XS. This camera features an 18-55mm lens, and ships for around $500. But for a digital SLR camera, the features it delivers far outweigh the cost. While this camera is still on the entry-level side, it’s photo quality will amaze even professionals. If you are looking to get into a digital SLR camera that you can pick up and shoot with, then this is one for you to look at. It weighs less than 16 oz., has a resolution of 10,100,000 pixels, and boasts both automatic and manual focusing.

And finally, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. This camera comes with an 18-55mm lens, weighs about 16 oz., shoots with a resolution of 10,200,000 pixels, and has both manual and automatic focusing. This camera is a solid choice for the beginner who wants a camera that they can grow into. This camera has a faithful following, and offers a great deal at around $400 as compared to it’s bigger, higher priced sibling the A330.