We evaluate how close have EVF cameras have come to matching the appeal of budget digital SLRs, considering models from Sony, Canon, Olympus, Nikon, and Konica Minolta in key areas to judge where they stand now--and where we think they'll be in the future--and recommend some models that deliver the best dSLR and dSLR-like shooting for less than $1,000.

CNET recommends digital SLR camera alternatives to Canon and Nikon.

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digitalSLRuk.com has nominated cameras under 900 for the 'Budget Digital SLR Camera at Focus on Imaging 2005' award. The six nominations in alphabetical order were:- Canon EOS 300D, Canon EOS 350D, Nikon D70, Nikon D100, Olympus E-300, Pentax ist*DS.