what's the best SLR camera for less than $600?

Answer 1

Neither the Canon Rebel nor the Nikon D40X have image stabilization when makes them unstable when using a telephoto. Nevertheless, you can spend for auxiliary telephotos like the VRs from Nikon which are not cheap.

There's a better solution , a camera which is smaller and lighter than either the Rebel or D40X: It's the Olympus E-510 10 megapixel with active CMOS LCD [which is found on the Nikon 200/300]; 12-bit [vs. 8 bit] RAW file generations; a 3 fps engine which faster than either the Nikon or Canon; with a two lense kit ranging from 18 mm to 200 mm, all selling for $686 from samys.com.

Good luck!

Answer 2

A digital SLR camera purchasing is a grave step for a photografer. Before choosing between Nikon D40s, D80 or Nikon D300, Canon EOS 40D or EOS 400D and Fujifilm S5 / IS Pro or Sony A700 it’s better to know: are you ready to go? It is important to know SLR camera’s main distinctions from a digital compact and an SLR-like camera. Otherwise, it is possible to waste money for a useless gadget.
Digital SLR camera great advantages
- Physically large sensor: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Full Frame - 36 x 24 mm, Nikon D40s - 23.7 x 15.6 mm instead of Fujifilm S8000 - 1/2.35 inch, Canon S5 IS – 1/2.5 inch 5.76 x 4.29 mm, as a result: higher ISO sensitivity, low noise
- Uses mirror and prism system and viewfinder, faster phase detection autofocusing, high quality viewing, as a result: no shutter lag, great shooting speed
- Swapping lenses and accessories for any photography case
- Hight quality body, long battery life
Digital SLR camera moot advantages
- More expencive, especially with lenses, flashs etc
- Less convenient than compacts, some bulky
- No support video clips with sound
- Require more photographic education to take advantage of the greater capabilities
For a good comparison be my guest at: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/choosing-digital-slr-nikon-d40s-vs-d300.html

Answer 3

Check prices on the Pentax K100D Super. Its 6.1mp and has Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body. It can use every K-mount lens made since 1975 so you have access to a lot of quality glass. You'll have to manually focus the older lenses but at least they'll have the benefit of IS.

You can read a review of it at shutterbug.com or just buy the Jan. 2008 issue. They listed the price as $549.95 with the Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL AF Zoom lens.

Answer 4

I would suggest Nikon D40 for the SLR beginners.

I have given a link for the Top prosumer digital SLR cameras starting from $500.

And you can go for the SLR like models given below.

You can go for Canon PowerShot S3 IS. It is highly recommended by most of the sites.

Price Range $269.95 - $483.60

Or you can go for Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Price Range $332.00 - $578.65

Answer 5

My favourite is Nikon D40, but Pentax K100S SUPER is great too.

Answer 6

check with stevesdigicams.com. Its the best source to find what u wanted.