According to the NPD Group, 2006 sales of Digital SLR camera could reach 1.7 billion which is a 7% increase over 2005. inaddition unit sales could reach 1.8 million, a 54 percent increase over last year.

It is also forecast that the average selling price for DSLRs in 2006 is expected to decline over 30 percent to around $942, and continue to fall through 2010, settling at around $737. This is great news for future buyers.

“The notion that the digital imaging market is losing ground just isn’t accurate,” said Baker. “Overall, the short-term outlook is very good, and while the long-term outlook shows declines in sales, there is still great potential for the market.”