The objective was to shoot photographs documenting my son's development throughout time, including his first steps and our travels. I also hoped to make use of the video on occasion (for instance, to demonstrate how to blow out the candles on a birthday cake). Over the course of more than a month, I researched the attributes and evaluations of entry-level DSLR cameras. Here are some of the pros: 1 fantastic shot when used in the appropriate manner 2 The presence of picture control presents a wonderful opportunity to greatly cut down the amount of time required for processing by the computer when the portrait mode is selected. The inclusion of video, even though it's not in full HD and is just possible for me, is a welcome addition. 5 A comprehensive selection of in-camera photo editing options, including cropping, alignment, filtering, and D-lighting, among others. Its cons: 1 by switching to manual focus; 2 frequently need to alter both iso and photo size; however, this is getting into the nitty-gritty of camera settings.