Canon’s latest mid-range digital SLR offers all the high-end imaging and video credentials you expect plus a nifty party piece in the form of an angle adjustable 3-inch, 1040k-dot LCD display that gives far more framing possibilities.

Price: £750 | Canon

Sporting an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor the Canon 600D is capable of truly professional looking snaps, with full-HD, 1080p 30fps shooting to boot.

Coming as a standalone body, additional £100 expenditure gets you a versatile Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. The 600D’s ergonomic and grip-friendly design weighs in at a reasonable 570g, with the rechargeable battery capable of up to 440 shots per charge.

Canon has created another excellent camera here. It's the perfect upgrade from an entry-level model when you're ready to get serious.