| There are tons of digital SLR cameras available that | | | | Auto Lighting Optimizer which improves shadow detail |
| have promising potential, making it hard for some | | | | and highlights. You can also opt to get the automatic |
| consumers to narrow down their choices and pick out | | | | depth of field and wireless remote and flash option |
| one that best suits their needs. So to make choosing a | | | | available with the camera. |
| bit easier for potential camera buyers, we'll look at four | | | | Nikon D40 |
| of the more popular DSLRs today: the Rebel XSi, | | | | Among the features that the Nikon D40 has that give |
| Nikon D40, Canon EOS 40D, and Nikon D90. | | | | it a regular spot in SLR camera comparison articles |
| Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi | | | | are the following: 1/4000-second shutter speed, nine |
| The Digital Rebel XSi measures around 12 inches with | | | | different program modes and settings, in-camera |
| the body weighing 16.8 oz. The shutter speed is 1/4000 | | | | editing, and 1/500-second flash sync. The D40 also |
| sec and has a 3.5 frames per second shooting speed. | | | | comes with built-in help files to make it easier for users |
| Like other digital SLR cameras, the Canon EOS Digital | | | | to familiarize themselves with the camera. The D40 |
| Rebel XSi also has image-stabilized lens kit and a | | | | has TTL flash metering and color matrix metering |
| built-in sensor cleaning system. In addition to spot | | | | system. The ISO range is from 200-1600, giving users |
| meter, nine point autofocus, and mirror lockup, the | | | | different ISO options depending on the type of shots |
| Rebel XSi also comes with software dust removal | | | | they intend to take. The D40 weighs around 17 ounces, |
| and 35-zone metering. The ISO range is from 100 to | | | | has a 2.5 frames per second shooting speed, and |
| 1600. Another great feature of the Rebel XSi is the | | | | comes with optional wireless remote feature. |