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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:
- Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS / Kiss F)
- Nikon D3000
- 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/
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
For an in-depth review please visit: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA230/AA230A.HTM
How to Change The Lens on Your Digital SLR Camera
To know how to change a camera lens listen to this tutorial narrated by Joshua de la Fuente of JoshMosis.com. Follow the visual demonstration of changing the lens to learn how to accomplish the task without professional assistance.
How to Clean Your Digital Camera
Joshua de la Fuente from JoshMosis.com teaches viewers how to clean your digital SLR camera. Follow this advice for getting rid of dirt and dust on the lens and lens mount area of your new camera.
More Photography How Tos on Mahalo
Check out these other helpful How Tos about photography on Mahalo
- How to Choose a Camera Lens Wide Angle
- How to Choose a Camera Lens Telephoto
- How to Use a White Balance
- How to Get a Correct Shutter Speed
- How to Edit and Organize Photos
- How to Choose Between Auto and Manual Focus
- How to Get a Correct F Stop
- How to Get a Correct Exposure
- How to Use Auto Exposure Bracketing
- How to Choose a Camera Lens
- How to Control the Depth of Field With Your Camera
- How to Become a Photographer the Basics
- How to Become a Photographer Practice
- How to Become a Photographer Stay Competitive
- How to Become a Photographer Build a Portfolio
- How to Clean Your Digital SLR Camera
- How to Change the Lens on Your Digital SLR Camera
