You need to examine yourself what is your type of photographer before selecting digital SLR because there are many large range of models. If you love to just point and shoot a lot and hate to spend time to manual setting in camera function, you probably need fast camera with high frame rate and smaller sensor formats. If you often use the camera in dark environment, you will need the high ISO efficiency and in-body image stabilization camera. If you often use the camera to do portrait, macro or in studio, you will probably need the camera with live view program.
Eventually, you will need to consider in practice if you need the body with specific strong body (weatherproof). Is weight and size of camera important to you ? Do you use specific program which need a particular lens or special accessories ? Some of camera systems do not offer the same range of lens. Some of camreas are not compatible for more particular add-ons. Please also remember that most digital SLR cameras are compatible with the lens and the accessories which are original designed for film SLR cameras. If you have spent a lot in a film system, you should keep the same system if you change to digital.
Get ready with the reply of questions and use the following information to filter a short-listed camera that most suitable for yourself.
