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Entry Level Digital SLR Cameras

If you are a serious photographer and a pocket-sized camera just won't do, the most popular next step is a DSLR, or digital single-lens reflex camera. This will give you much better image quality and a lot more control over the pictures you take. Of course, they are more complicated and more expensive so you probably want to start out with one of these entry level DSLR cameras if you don't need to be on the professional level just yet. The entry level options are simpler and less expensive but some have some outstanding features and great tools so we've compared them here to help you decide which one is best for your purposes.

#1*
*9.7 of 10
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Starting Price
$899.99
Resolution
18 MP
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec

Best for: Very serious photographers on a budget. Although the price is that of an entry level DSLR, the features are those shared by mid-level and professional cameras, including a rotating view screen, high image and video quality with a lot of add-on equipment is... Read Review

#2*
*9.6 of 10
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Starting Price
$699.95
Resolution
14.2 MP
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec

Best for: More amateur photographers looking for a simpler, easier camera a much more manageable price tag than the D5100 with just a slight drop in performance and features. D3100 Digital SLR Camera:Enjoy capturing stunning images with D3100™Digital SLR Camera from Nikon®. This camera features... Read Review

#3*
*9.3 of 10
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Starting Price
$899.95
Resolution
16.2 MP
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec

Best for: People looking for a really good all-around camera that fits nicely in between very basic entry level cameras and professional models. It is slightly faster than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i but without the same number of stand-out features. Enjoy capturing stunning images... Read Review

#4*
*9.2 of 10
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Starting Price
$850.95
Resolution
12.4 MP
Max Shutter Speed
1/6000 sec

Best for: Photographers who want a fairly basic and easy to use camera but are willing to pay for an unusually high shutter speed allowing for very fast continuous shooting. Go ahead and feed your photography obsession with K-R 12.4 MP digital camera from Pentax®.... Read Review

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