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Digital photography is no longer a ‘new thing’. Now there is a multitude of options from the expensive to inexpensive that allow you to take your pictures. For the beginner, when looking for the best digital cameras, it’s important to balance price considerations with the need for quality, durability, advanced photographic features and the convenience of the digital camera. Here is a selection of affordable digital SLR cameras for beginners.

1. Canon EOS Rebel XTi Digital SLR(400D): The Canon Digital Rebel SLR was the first digital SLR to enter the price realm of the typical consumer, and it was the first to cost less than $1,000. Blending all the great features (newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and EOS Integrated Cleaning System ) of a film SLR camera with the ease of digital photography, the Canon EOS Rebel XTi is the best digital camera for anyone who values convenience and creative control.

2. Olympus Evolt E-510 Digital SLR Camera: This 10-megapixel digital SLR camera features 2.5 in. LCD Panel, Built-In & External Flash, dust reduction system and CompactFlash Card. It is a high-quality, low-price addition to the consumer level digital SLR options and is a great camera to help you evolve as a photographer.

3. Nikon D40X DSLR : The Nikon D40X DSLR  is a 10.2mp Digital SLR Camera. It is a noticeable improvement over the D40 in image quality with no reduction in speed. Nikon D40X DSLR manages to boost continuous shooting speeds from 2.5fps (frames per second) up to 3fps. It also offers a new ISO 100 sensitivity setting, which has been absent from many of Nikon’s consumer-level SLRs for some time. Its excellent usability makes it ideal for beginners who want the best quality. 

4. Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450): This is the newest member of digital rebel family of canon and is similar to the 400D. But Canon has added some new features to this new camera that can attract most of the beginner level DSLR users, such as image stabilized lens, dust control and live view, SD memory card, 3 inches LCD screen. It suits the beginners who don’t care the budget.

5. Nikon D80: Nikon D80 is fast and closer to professional. It offers a host of advanced features, negligible shutter lag, and a battery charge lasting for up to 2700 shots. It’s more power than the average shutterbug will ever need, but this impressive camera is perfect for the action photography.