Digital SLR Cameras > Canon Digital SLR Cameras > below $300

Advantages: Sport mode, trasfers to computer easy, lots of accessories
Disadvantages: error 99, heavy with all the accessories

We bought one of these when they first came out. I love to take pictures and the smaller cameras just don't cut it. This one does. I love using it. We use it almost every day now that we have kids. For the most part, after four years it is still working great. Every now and then we get error 99 and we can't seem to find a reason why. It doesn't affect any pictures that we take, we just have to turn the camera off and then back on and it works again. ...
...it. I love being able to switch lenses to take different types of shots. It does work best in natural light, but if you get an extra flash like we did then it works even better inside. You also need to keep your batteries charged. When you don't the camera slows down just a bit. Which also could just be sign of age. Overall, I love this camera. ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use, lightweight, versatile
Disadvantages: None.

I have owned the Canon Rebel Xsi for two years now and love it! It is simple to use, but powerful for all the shots I take. I use it to record my daughter's field hockey and softball games as well as all the important moments in our family's life. I have also used it for portraits, action photos and nature shots. It has great resolution (for editing) and superior ease of use. It connects simply to the computer where I use IPhoto to manipulate the ...
...have had no problem switching the lenses or settings. If you are looking for an easy to use camera with multiple settings and lots of options this is the camera for you. I would recommend it highly to both novices and experienced individuals since each will find the camera suits their needs. ... Read review

Advantages: very professional usage
Disadvantages: too heavy and big

My husband owns one of Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A350 , from what he told me, it can produce a very high picture quality, I'm quite impress with the quality of the picture taken from this camera. It totally change the lighting and effect of your picture even though you don't have a nice scenery. It have the titing mirror and focus is accurate and fast, making your job easier while taken picture. One thing I dont like about this cybershot is that it is ... Read review

Advantages: very professional usage
Disadvantages: too heavy and big

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K is a very high end camera, I've to admit that I don't really know how to use this, as the function is too complicated. You have to read the manual in order to know how to use it. It is indeed a super high end camera. It is absolutely not suitable for travelling or vacation use. I can't even slot this into my hand carry bag! it is so heavy and doesn't look nice, but, you will be surprise with the quality of the picture taken, ... Read review

Advantages: quality picture
Disadvantages: ugly and heavy

This ugly looking Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A300K is so bouky but you will be surprise with the picture quality. I used this once which I borrowed from my friend and I like the quality of the picture alot. I definitely dont like the look of this camera, it looks ugly on my own view, will definitely recommend it for professional use. the picture quality is so clear and sharp, but will not recommend this if you're a frequent traveler. It is so complicated ... Read review