Best Digital SLR Cameras of 2009

The digital SLRs of 2009 include plenty of features – high continuous speeds, fast autofocus, live view, video capture – at prices that are very reasonable (at least for DSLR cameras).

Let’s begin with a look at the best DSLR models of 2009:

Olympus E-30

The first Olympus DSLR to include “art filters” that let you apply effects to your images without a computer.

Nikon D5000

The second Nikon DSLR with a video mode and the first with a flip and twist (articulated) LCD screen.

Sony DSLR-A230

The most basic camera in the Sony lineup, the A230 includes dust control and built-in image stabilization (like all Sony DSLRs)

Nikon D3000

Basic inexpensive entry-level model without live view or a video mode.

Sony DSLR-A850

A 24 megapixel full frame camera.