When you think about buying SLR (single lens reflex) digital cameras, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is that they are for professionals only because they are very expensive.

That’s true to some extent, but technology has advanced far enough that you can now get SLR digital cameras for under $1000. That’s great news for semi-professional photographers and amateurs who are serious about taking pictures. Nikon and Canon are both great brands to look at when moving into an SLR digital camera. The digital ‘Rebel’ series that Canon makes can be found in the six hundred to one thousand dollar price range, and the Nikon D40 and D60 also stay in this range, so you can get yourself into the SLR digital camera market for a realistic price.

Not everyone has $1000 to spend on a camera, but those who are serious about taking pictures and who are ready to move past the point and shoot options that they have been using for years know that they aren’t going to find an SLR digital camera for just a couple hundred dollars. It simply doesn’t work that way, and they have to be willing to spend the money on a quality camera. Getting one for under one thousand dollars is a great price to move into using an SLR camera.