Which is the best Digital SLR camera to buy,economical yet all the latest features? I wan't the make & model #

I have a preference between Sony, Nikon & Canon.

nikon d50 is a good camera and price has just been cropped to $549

Some great digital SLR models currently on the market include the Canon Digital Rebel XT, Canon EOS 10D, Canon EOS 20D, Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200, Nikon D50, Nikon D70, Nikon D100, Olympus EVOLT E-300 and Olympus EVOLT E-500. if i were you, i would start from a Canon. i have included a resource below for more information on both SLRs and Buying guid.