Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

The Canon 40D is one of the best prosumer cameras of all time.  Well built, feature rich, and quite fast, the 40D is about as much camera as most people will ever need.  Even though it has been superseded by the 50D, the 40D remains on many store shelves, making it an excellent buy.

Offering a frame rate of 6.5 FPS, 9 point auto focus, 10.1 megapixels, and a nice, big 3 inch LCD screen, hobbyists and pros who demand a full range of features will be quite satisfied with the 40D.  I had the opportunity to use one myself on a wildlife safari in Africa, and was quite impressed with how well the camera performed in getting photos in split second conditions with running animals.  The photos were in focus, sharp, and overall very nice looking.  A testament to abilities of the 40D.

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Canon 40D Camera Body & Accessories, Gently Used, Low Shutter Count (5,357)    US $406.00

Canon EOS 40D Black 10.1 MP DSLR Camera, Body Only, 3" LCD Screen    US $899.99

Canon 40d Body Excellent! Extras! 7913 Shutter Count    US $495.00

Canon EOS 40D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only)    US $650.00

Canon EOS 40D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only) - NO RESERVE    US $415.00

Canon EOS 40D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only) with BG-E2N Grip    US $400.00

The Canon 50D is a marvel of consumer electronics technology.  Brutally fast and capable of producing amazingly high quality images, the 50D is quite the camera.  Offering high resolution, fast frame rates, live view, weather sealing, and a plethora of other features, the 50D is one of the best cropped sensor cameras on the market today.

There is something for every photographer to love.  The fast frame rate is great for sport shooters, while the high resolution makes it ideal for landscape photographers.  Those looking to do events and portraits will like the amazing array of high quality Canon prime lenses available for this camera. In short, if you are looking for one of the best "prosumer" DSLRs on the market today, the 50D might very well be for you.

Canon EOS 50D 15.1 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only)    US $610.00

NIMAR NI303D UNDERWATER HOUSING CANON EOS 50D    US $1,299.00

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The D90 is the latest body in Nikon's series of prosumer bodies.  The followup to the D80, the D90 offers a superior CMOS sensor for lower noise at high ISOs, live view, and the much lauded movie feature, among many others.  This is a very worthy upgrade from the D80, and a very competent consumer camera for those not ready to step up to the full power that something like the D300 offers.  This camera is a tribute to just how far consumer level DSLRs have come over the years.  Here at Discount DSLRs, we show you the best prices on this great camera body.

If you're a fairly serious hobbyist looking for some higher end features such as wireless flash control, faster frame rates, and a built in auto-focus motor, the D90 is a worthy upgrade from the cheap D60.  In fact, you can almost think of it as a lighter, slower, and very much cheaper version of the D300.  It's just that good of a camera.

Nikon D90 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only)    US $550.00

New Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital Camera SLR Body - 25446    US $896.01

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Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)

Before the D90, there was the Nikon D80.  The D80 is in Nikon Dxx "prosumer" line, which means it is quite feature rich while still remaining within range of many hobbyists budgets.  While the features of the D80 are probably overkill for those just looking to step up to a DSLR, the D80 is a great option for those serious hobbyists who can appreciate features like the built in wireless CLS (creative lighting system) flash control.

Since the D80 is now an older model, you can get some great prices on this still great camera.  If you're looking for a backup for your D90, or simply a feature rich first camera at a great price, give the D80 a look.

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Nikon D80 camera Body only digital SLR rated B+    US $377.99

Nikon D80 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only) New Never Used    US $600.00

Nikon D90 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body with MB-D80 Vertical Battery Grip)    US $535.00

Nikon D80 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only)    US $350.00

Nikon D80 Camera body MINT condition only 536 actuations    US $499.99

Good Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)    US $294.99