Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)

Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.

The good: First-rate performance; solid, well-constructed body with nice viewfinder; video capture capability; great photo quality.

The bad: Middling kit lens; poor HDMI output implementation.

The bottom line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.

Price: $1,079.88 – $1,299.00 Compare Price Here

Canon EOS 50D (with 28-135mm lens)

A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling–but not necessarily a must-have–choice for Canon upgraders.

The good: Excellent performance and photo quality; solid, comfortable shooting design.

The bad: Relatively basic feature set for its class.

The bottom line: A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling–but not necessarily a must-have–choice for Canon upgraders.

Price: $1,209.95 – $1,599.00 Compare Price Here

Canon EOS 40D (body only)

Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D’s many attractions in the digital camera marketplace.

The good: Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality.

The bad: Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus.

The bottom line: Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D’s many attractions in the digital camera marketplace.

Price: $789.95 – $1,129.99 Compare Price Here

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