Digital SLR Guide recommends Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (with 18-55mm Lens) as Best Digital Camera for Photos of Young Children and Pets with Manual Controls Under $750.
Added March 20, 2008
My pick as the best digital SLR for child portraits is the Canon 350D. Here’s what this camera has going for it: fast response times, low noise at high ISO, small size for portability, and uses a wide range of Canon lenses.
Note that the U.S. name for the Canon 350D is the Canon Digital Rebel XT.
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