Best Entry Level Digital SLR

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This page provides information about the best Digital SLR cameras for beginners.

Good Cameras Under $500

Consider these options when you are going to buy your first budget dslr. These cameras though priced around $500, they have the capability of producing surprising photos. They are:

1. Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS / Kiss F)
2. Nikon D3000
3. Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
   

And there is one in our "Old is Gold" section and that is the Nikon D40 http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/NikonD40/¹ 

Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS

• 10.1-megapixel CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC III processor
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 3 Frames Per Second
• LiveView Mode
• 2.5" LCD display
• 3.1 MP/cm² Pixel density
• ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• 1/4000 sec (Max Shutter Speed)
• 30 sec (Min Shutter Speed)
• Weight (+ batteries) 502g

For an in-depth review please visit: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/

Nikon D3000

• 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor
• Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
• Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning
• 11-point Autofocus
• Active D-Lighting
• Easy-To-Use—Featuring Nikon Guide Mode
• 3 Frames Per Second
• 3-inch Color LCD Monitor
• 2.7 MP/cm² Pixel density
• ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (plus 3200 with boost)
• 1/4000 sec (Max Shutter Speed)
• 30 sec (Min Shutter Speed)
• Weight (+ batteries) 536 g

For an in-depth review please visit: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3000/

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

• 10.2 MP Super HAD CCD Sensor
• Bionz Image Processor
• Anti-Dust Technology
• 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor
• 2.4 Frames Per Second
• 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Screen
• 2.8 MP/cm² Pixel density
• ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• 1/4000 sec (Max Shutter Speed)
• 30 sec (Min Shutter Speed)
• Weight (+ batteries) 490 g

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