1) Canon EOS Rebel XTi Digital SLR
The Canon Digital Rebel SLR was the first digital SLR to enter the price realm of the typical consumer, and it was the first to cost less than $1,000. In automatic mode, it's a dazzling point-and-shoot. You also have the option of taking control over the camera. There are few bad things to say about this popular 10.1-megapixel camera.

2) Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera
This recent addition to the consumer digital SLR lineup at Nikon features loads of bang for the buck. You get 10.2 megapixels, you can shoot three frames per second, and it features a large and vivid LCD screen. It's comfortable to hold, and the menu is easy to use. The in-camera editing is also handy.

3) Pentax K110D Digital SLR Camera
This digital SLR proves you don't have to drop a lot of money to make the switch from point-and-shoot to SLR. This is one of the least expensive SLRs on the market at around $599 retail price, and its smaller size makes it easier for adjusting to the bulk of an SLR. It also features 11-point autofocus and 6.1 megapixels.