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Review summary: It could be a sign of the rapidly-expanding DSLR market that Canon has had difficulty getting the kind of admiration for its new entry-level DSLRs that it got for the likes of the EOS 350D. And with new DSLRs announced virtually every month, it's ...

Verdict: The 500D produces stunning images and video. The big problem is the price. With the kit lens, it costs more than 700; the 450D, with the same lens, costs 200 less. Alternatively, Nikon's top-end amateur camera, the D90, costs about 750, with a ...

Verdict: Capable of great results, but a wallet-draining way of getting HD video on a DSLR.

Pros: Fast performance; very nice photo quality; HD video capture

Cons: Annoying viewfinder; video capture is its only better-than-basic feature

Verdict: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances.

Review summary: Canon 500D review - the DSLR bringing Full HD video to the masses; the What Digital Camera test of the Canon 500D DSLR reveals all...

Pros: High resolution LCD screen, HD Video, ISO range, compact build

Cons: AF motor noise in Movie mode, no update to AF, current high price

Verdict: Though initially the Canon 500D may seem like only a slight progression in the range, it offers far more than is expected. Everything about this model feels more refined, and the overall handling and performance is close to flawless. There are still ...

Review summary: Nikon and Canon—eternally locked in battle—do each other good by keeping product quality neck and neck. But in the newest entry-level DSLR shootout, if there has to be a winner, it's Canon's Rebel T1i.

Verdict: Like I said, there are differences in interface. Unlike fancier DSLRs, both have single dials on the right-hand side, and both have just one large full-color LCD screen for managing settings, setting up shots and reviewing them later. The Canon's is a ...