Canon T1i

Good color accuracy but poor sharpness, and among the first video-capable SLRs

Very accurate color results; Good ISO range

Poor sharpness with the kit lens; Noise levels a bit above average

The Canon Rebel T1i is the company’s first sub-$1000 video-enabled SLR. It has a 15-megapixel sensor, a DIGIC 4 processor, can capture video at up to 1920×1080 (at 20 frames per second), and costs $899 with an 18-55mm lens. Video SLRs are a hot item...