Best buy - Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS

The EOS 1000D / Rebel XS is the entry-level DSLR in Canon’s range, sporting 10.1 Megapixel resolution, 3fps continuous JPEG shooting and a 2.5in screen. The big new feature here is Live View, although the 1000D / XS is also Canon’s lightest DSLR to date at just 450g. The 1000D / XS also comes supplied with a stabilised kit lens and software which lets you remote control the camera with your PC or Mac. The AF system may have been downgraded from the 400D / XTi's 9-points to a more basic 7-point system, but that's still more than some models here. Ultimately the 1000D / XS remains a great choice for entry-level buyers.

Pros: Live View. Stabilised kit lens. Remote control software.
Cons: Continuous shooting slows down in RAW mode.
Overall: An affordable 10 Mpixel DSLR with Live View and a stabilised lens.