Start wtih "Consumer Reports" magazine:  Page 39  of the March 2009 issue of  "Consumer Reports" magazine (CR) ranked the best new digital cameras from their performance tests of 65 cameras.  Cameras were ranked on things such as image quality, speed (first and second shot delay), versatility, dynamic range, Max ISO, battery life, etc.    Subscribe to Consumer Reports

Next check the most popular models:  Often there is  "wisdom in the masses" so you should check a list of the  to see what others decided to buy:

• Best Selling Digital SLR Cameras

You may not always agree with all conclusions from "the masses" or "Consumer Reports", but at least we know neither is influenced by the need to sell advertising.

Final Step to selecting your new camera  Do your own research in the store as your tastes will probably be somewhat different from "the masses" or "Consumer Reports."

Best Selling SLR Cameras

#1 Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS    => #1 Top Seller  =>  We really liked the 3.0" LCD display with "Live View" #2 Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens   => #3 best seller #3 Nikon D60 10.2MP We own this 2-VR lens pachage using our budget to get 2 VR lenses (image stabilization) over more pixels. #4 Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP  => #2 best seller