EOS Rebel XSi

Use the viewfinder of the LCD’s Live View to frame subjects.

Canon, www.usa.canon.com
Price: $799.99 (body only), $899.99 with lens
Canon’s new entry-level SLR features a 12.2-megapixel sensor, a Digic III image processor, and 3.5 frames per second of continuous shooting.

D60

Comes with a Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens.

Nikon, www.nikonusa.com
Price: $749.95
Nikon’s new 10.2-megapixel SLR has the same form factor as the Nikon D40. An eye sensor dims the LCD to cut down glare while you look through the viewfinder.

K200D

The K200D has a dust removal feature.

Pentax, www.pentaxslr.com
Price: $799.95 with lens
This midlevel SLR features an 11-point SAFOX VIII autofocus system and shake reduction to mitigate camera jitter.