| Buying a SLR digital camera is a real investment. It | | | | 18 - 55 mm) |
| costs a lot and you need to maintain it regularly if you | | | | - buy a SLR together with a 18 - 135 mm lens |
| want to keep it for a long time. Before investing the | | | | This model doesn't come with "auto focus", so a lens |
| money in a digital SLR camera, you should talk with | | | | might be just what you need to help you there. If |
| other SLR owners for some tips. If you don't know | | | | you're looking for a small SLR, this one might just fit the |
| any professional photographers to ask them questions, | | | | bill. The problem is that a small camera will usually |
| below you can read about two SLR cameras that can | | | | come with less features, like only one display. If you're |
| be bought. | | | | a beginner, this might be OK, but a professional will |
| 1. Nikon D40X. The D40X is a 10MP camera, following | | | | need a second display. If you don't have too much |
| the D40 model, which had only 6MP. Obviously, you will | | | | patience, this camera is also for you, because it starts |
| need to pay more if you want the D40X, and those | | | | very quickly, in just half a second. |
| extra money can be spent on accessories or extra | | | | 2. Pentax K10D. If money is a problem, but you still |
| lenses. But if you do want more megapixels, it's worth | | | | want to buy a SLR digital camera, the Pentax K10D |
| the money. The 420 pixel sensor of the D40X is the | | | | might be what you need. While it's not the cheapest |
| same as the one that comes with the D80 model. | | | | one, its price is still good and the number of features |
| Also, it uses the processor that the D200 model | | | | that it comes with is good. It has 10 megapixels, the |
| comes with. | | | | lens shift, a technology that reduces the shake, it's |
| You got a few options when it comes to the D40X | | | | weather resistant and water proof. The noise |
| model: | | | | reduction standard fits ISO 800 and could even get up |
| - buy a SLR digital camera alone | | | | to ISO 1600. If you buy it though, you should already |
| - buy the SLR together with a 18 - 55 mm lens | | | | have some experience with photography, since it |
| - buy the SLR with two lenses ( a 55 - 200 mm and a | | | | doesn't have auto setup. |