cheap 5.0 megapixel DSLR camera?

Question

Hi, where can I find a cheap 5.0 megapixel DSLR camera?
I need it for class and I know nothing about cameras.

Also, is the Canon Powershot G5 a DSLR camera, because I have one somewhere in my house.

Answer 1

Your Canon G5 is NOT a DSLR.

The cheapest DSLR that is worth owning is probably the Pentax K110D, and this is coming from a Nikon fan.

This is a decent camera. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=pentax_k110d

Check out this set-up. You can get the body, the "kit" lens for $459 after a rebate from B&H Photo in New York. Add 1 GB card for about $40-50.

Pentax K110D, 6.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Pentax Zoom Super Wide Angle SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Autofocus Lens

Answer 2

The Nikon D40 is an inexpensive and versatile little DSLR. It runs about $599, and that includes a lens (a pretty good little lens, too.) I do like the Pentax, but it's got toomany drawbacks for a novice user. First, it's too loud. The shutter noise is just too distracting for me, and the interface is a bit messy. The D40 has a function button on the left side,near the flash, that you can customize, so it can be your quick key for your white balance or your metering or your drive selection, depending on what you want to quick access. The menus are pretty intuitive,and there's an onboard help feature to remind you what those 'weird settings' (like ISO) mean, for example.
It does have a limited lens selection (non AF-S or AF-I lens must be manually focused & metered), but other than that, it's a solid little camera. It's a great entry-level, first time DSLR. I would only recommend the Pentax if you had Pentax mount lenses. And some of those don't work properly at all, in any mode. A few of the older lenses can get 'jammed' on the DSLR body.
The Nikon is more user-friendly for a novice photographer.

Answer 3

You probably will not find an SLR under 6MP. Like Alan said go for the Pentax, I do not personally like that camera but if you need a cheap camera I guess that should be sufficent.

No the G5 is not a SLR because it does not have a moving mirror.

Answer 4

There are NO "best" digital cameras until you get into the $150 range, realistically more like $250. Look here for good cameras from reputable camera makers. There are some generic digital cameras that cost under $50, but they are not really recommended if you intend to keep your camera for 3 to 4 years.

Answer 5

Click on this: www.overstock.com and look at how many % it saves you. If you decide to send it back tho', right now they have a $45 Shelving Fee...to put it back in their warehouse. They subtract that from the price of the camera you're sending back.
There are other low-price companies out there too. www.shop.com and others.

Answer 6

here's a link to them on ebay