What's the top action shooting camera for under $1,000?

Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens

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It's a superior action camera!!!!

This thing is BUILT for speed. It can take consecutive photos at 10 per second, which is ridiculous. It also has really fast 15-point autofocus. The full-time phase-detection autofocus it uses also operates in video mode, which is the first of its kind. Not only is the autofocus extremely fast, it's also accurate.
At this price point I don't think you will find a faster camera.

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Nikon is a nice option for this price range. Full 1080p high-definition video, a bigger and better articulating LCD screen, larger burst-mode capacity, expanded ISO, full-time autofocus in video and Live View, and special effects for still and video capture. Does well in low light and has little lag time so capturing action should go well with a nice long lens.

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Canon EOS 40D DSLR with 17-85mm lens

The EOS 40D takes mid-range Digital SLRs to exciting heights with enhanced resolution and image quality, faster shooting and processing speeds and better overall functionality than ever before. It combines features like Canon s EOS Integrated Clea... read more...

This camera is perfect for action because it has one of the fastest continuous shooting modes with 6.5 fps and has an ISO range of 100-3200. It also has a great noise reduction feature that can be turned on and off. The only complaints about this camera is that it only has a point AF and little to no weather proofing. It is rugged, however, and offers a bright 3 inch LCD screen that can easily be seen outdoors.