The best Christmas gifts are those that are carefully thought about with the receiver's wishes and wants in mind. So, if you want to give the perfect gift this Christmas, you better plan ahead. If you know someone who wants a digital SLR camera, then this list of the Top 10 digital SLR Cameras - Christmas gifts for 2008 would help you narrow down your choices. The lucky person who gets your gift would definitely know you spent time searching for the perfect camera. Read on and take notes!
1. Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) -this baby right here is equipped with a 12.2 MP CMOS sensor that takes really outstanding and crisp shots. Add to that extra functions such as Auto Optimization for better picture quality, and you have a digital SLR camera that would surely thrill the receiver. It's also very easy to use and solidly built.
2. Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) - this is the Rebel XSi's younger brother, so to say. The main difference between the two is that this camera only has 10.1 MP, whereas XSi has got 12.2 MP. However, the rest of the features are still present, making this slightly less expensive digital SLR camera a good choice.
3. Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens - rounding up the top 3 of this list of the Top 10 digital SLR Cameras - christmas gifts for 2008 is this very nice piece of work from Nikon. The D90 boasts of a 12.3 MP image quality, a movie mode feature, Scene Recognition and lots more. This is the best camera for both serious photographers and those just starting out.
4. Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - even without the lens, this camera is still a formidable choice and it boasts all the other features that the D90 (12.3 MP CMOS sensor, Movie mode, 4.5 framers per second shooting, etc.) with the lens has. It's the perfect Christmas gift if you want to leave the lens option to the receiver.
5. Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - this compact and solid digital SLR camera is most definitely one of the best in the market. It boasts of a 15.1 MP CMOS Sensor, Enhanced Live View which still allows Face Recognition, and can capture 6 frames per second. These are just a few of the outstanding features of this camera, and it surely belongs in the top 5 of the list of the Top 10 digital SLR Cameras - christmas gifts for 2008.
6. Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only) - without the lens, this camera comes in at number 6 in our list. Still, it has all the remarkable features of the Rebel XSi with the lens; so basically, you can leave the lens choice to the receiver of the gift.
7. Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens - this is a great camera for starters. It can take 6.1 MP images and can take 2 frames per second. It's quite easy to use, so it's really good for someone who's just getting the hang of using a digital SLR camera.
8. Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black) - the pictures that this baby can take are good enough for prints as large as 18x24 inches. It is a compact, easy to use gadget which also boasts of a quick processing system, and even a self cleaning system.
9. Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - this baby can take poster quality pictures, and at the same time, it can take up to 6.5 frames per second. Like most Canon cameras, it is also very easy to manage and has a self cleaning sensor unit.
10. Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - coming in at number 10 in this list of the Top 10 digital SLR Cameras - christmas gifts for 2008 is another Canon offering. This time, it's the 50D with the lenses. The same astounding features (15.1 MP picture quality, face detection, Live View, noise reduction, etc) are maximized with the addition of the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lenses.
