Wahington Post has article about "SLRs With Point-and-Shoot Personalities"

From the article:

Digital SLRs have become almost as easy to use as the simplest point-and-shoot cameras. And their prices continue to fall. We examine some of the best new SLRs.

The impression that digital SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras are too complicated to use is quickly fading. So, too, is the notion that they lack some of the friendly features found on point-and-shoot cameras. While digital SLRs probably won't replace pocket cameras anytime soon, more users are looking to step up their photography by graduating to a digital SLR.

We tested eight of the latest SLRs, and found that you can get more camera for your money than ever before. We aren't talking just about megapixels, though they are still increasing. SLRs now benefit from the trickling down of technology used in professional models, as well as from the rise of features previously common only to point-and-shoot cameras.

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Read the article at the Washington Post website.