Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS with 18-55mm IS lens

Pros: The camera with lens works out to be JUST a bit cheaper than without.

Cons: The high price of even an entry level DSLR is intimidating to the noob.

The Bottom Line: If you're getting this, get the bundle. The cost is just a touch lower than if you bought the lens separate. And you'll need a lens anyway, right?

Review: I am a man of many hidden talents. In addition to being a fine coinsurer of trashy B-Movies, monster flicks and Kung Fu movies, I bet you don't know that I also like taking pictures. No, not that kind you perv. I started out with taking a class back ...

Pros: Competitively priced, fully featured, uses Canon lenses.

Cons: More expensive cameras exist with better features... but this is a great entry level SLR.

The Bottom Line: Great entry level SLR - easy to use on auto mode, but has variety of options for those that want them.

Review: Let me begin this by telling you that I am not even remotely a pro or even avid photographer. I have had point and shoot cameras dating back to the 35mm automatic days, and including a couple point & shoot digital cameras, and lately I have been ...

Pros: Affordable, light, live view, 10MP, ISO button/settings in viewfinder

Cons: Warbly, milk carton lid-like dial control, Digic 3 - not 4

The Bottom Line:

Great product for an entry level DSLR user on a tight budget. Maybe not the best for somebody looking to upgrade.

Review: (The Digic 3 camera functions discussed here also apply to the Canon XSi:)An Introduction Into the DSLR World- Buying StrategySomething that I've done that's worked well is to put the emphasis on ...