"Entry level SLR". What?

[Franglais]

Following our conversation about whether "entry-level" DSLR's have less features because they are simplified - I just discovered an EXTRA feature on the D60 that isn't on the pro SLR's.

I noticed that the D60 was getting the occasional shot focussed on the background when I did a focus-and-hold on an off-center subject. I just found out why. The camera has an extra AF-A focussing mode where it switches from AF-S mode to AF-C (continuous) mode if it thinks the subject is in movement. And it's the default.

I've switched over to AF-S mode, just like on the D200/D300. Must read the manual some more.

[Loupey]

I could be wrong, but I don't believe that the manufacturer's themselves use the term "entry level SLR". I think we all agree that virtually all dSLRs are full of features and capabilities.

So that term when used, I think, simply refers to "lowest price entry point".

And lowest price entry point cameras do not necessarily equate to lowest image quality capturing cameras.