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

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/

• 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/

• 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/

• 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

For an in-depth review please visit: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA230/AA230A.HTM

Check out these other helpful How Tos about photography on Mahalo

1. How to Choose a Camera Lens Wide Angle
2. How to Choose a Camera Lens Telephoto
3. How to Use a White Balance
4. How to Get a Correct Shutter Speed
5. How to Edit and Organize Photos
6. How to Choose Between Auto and Manual Focus
7. How to Get a Correct F Stop
8. How to Get a Correct Exposure
9. How to Use Auto Exposure Bracketing
10. How to Choose a Camera Lens
11. How to Control the Depth of Field With Your Camera
12. How to Become a Photographer the Basics
13. How to Become a Photographer Practice
14. How to Become a Photographer Stay Competitive
15. How to Become a Photographer Build a Portfolio
16. How to Clean Your Digital SLR Camera
17. How to Change the Lens on Your Digital SLR Camera