The Best Digital SLRs Under $800

If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these value-priced DSLRs.

Not so long ago, if you wanted to capture high-quality photos like the pros, you'd have to save up your pennies to buy a pricey sophisticated digital SLR that weighed a ton. But now a whole new class of smaller budget-oriented DSLRs offers professional-quality features and performance for around $700.

If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these models; it's like using an entirely different species of camera. Even the most basic DSLRs have remarkable speed with virtually no shutter lag, along with a range of features, extended battery life, and manual controls. These attributes will not only make you a better photographer, but they'll also make taking pictures more fun.

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