6 digital SLR cameras for under $1,000

Courtesy of PC World

With prices down, there are now several very affordable shooters

By Melissa J. Perenson

Digital SLR cameras continue to drop in price, and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

There are several great ones under $1,000, including the Nikon D3000. Think of the 10.2-megapixel D3000 as the smaller cousin of the long-standing models it replaces. With the $550 D3000, Nikon improves on its previous entry-level model (the Nikon D40), refining the design and adding a slew of features that make the D3000 a great choice for point-and-shoot owners looking to explore the digital SLR world. We appreciated the improved autofocus of the D3000, as well as its compact design and light weight.