Top 5 dSLRs with HD movie recording

Even though compact cameras are able to capture HD-quality movies, the tiny sensors used in such shooters usually don't yield impressive results. Which is why when Nikon announced the world's first dSLR with HD video recording last year, the D90 rocked the industry. Canon soon followed up with the EOS 5D Mark II which touts 1080p-quality movie capture. Although such a function was initially restricted to advanced dSLRs, HD video capture has recently been ported over to entry-level snappers as well.

If you intend to make a short film with one of these five dSLRs, here are some quick tips. Typically, HD-quality movies take up more space in your memory card, so use either a high-capacity media or keep a few handy in your bag. Also, editing and playing back these higher-resolution clips require a faster computer, so you may want to consider upgrading the RAM or graphics card on your terminal.

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	1.	Canon EOS 5D Mark II          CNET Asia rating: 8.2 out of 10 The good: Full HD-video recording; impressive image quality even at high ISO; solid feel from camera body; clever technology used in battery. The bad: No HDMI cable supplied; zooming in on images in playback mode needs to be faster; position of power switch. The bottom line: The EOS 5D Mark II is a very good camera for enthusiasts who are looking for a full-frame option, and has all the bells and whistles which makes this shooter not only a decent still image shooter, but also an industry grade video camera, too, as long as you have proper equipment. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Nikon D300s   First take The Nikon D300s comes to no surprise for most photographers. After all, this dSLR's pictures and rumored specifications were leaked to the Web a month prior to its announcement. As speculated, this shooter is slated to succeed the popular D300. Feature upgrades from its predecessor include an HD video-recording function, slightly faster burst shooting rate and two memory media slots which accept CompactFlash and SDHC cards. Being a midrange DX-format snapper, it faces competition from the likes of the Canon EOS 50D, Pentax K7 and Olympus E-30. First take | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Canon EOS 500D   CNET Asia rating: 7.6 out of 10 The good: Full-HD video-recording feature; fast performance; good image quality; high-resolution LCD. The bad: Autofocus points are small and blink briefly; video clips not as smooth at 20fps. The bottom line: The EOS 500D is a very decent dSLR for first-time users and the inclusion of full HD video-recording function sweetens the deal. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Nikon D5000   CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10 The good: Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; built-in wireless flash controller. The bad: Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; easy to accidentally change focus points. The bottom line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Pentax K7   Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73 mm Weight 670 g Resolution 14.6 megapixels Storage type(s) Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC Still image format (new) JPEG, RAW Max. image resolution (new) 4672 x 3104 Max video resolution (new) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps Face recognition Yes See full specs | Rate this