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Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $615.00

from By Cameragirl, reviews.homedepot.com
this is a great beginner to intermediate camera that takes excellent pictures that can be blown up to poster size prints.it's simple, easy to use and offers a versatility without complicating picture
from www.amazon.com
i really like this camera, it has plenty of options for more advanced users, but is simple enough that i can hand it to a novice and they can take nice pics right away (with the right settings).
from www.amazon.com
this is a great camera, and as a nearly total novice, it took me awhile to figure out how to use it, but now i'm satisfied with the quality.
from www.amazon.com
there is a lot of talk about how camera makers "intentionally cripple" their entry-level models, but you're unlikely to notice this if it's your first dslr.
from www.amazon.com
i am just a beginner, but this camera has made it so fun to learn how to use.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

2 RECOMMENDED by 58 people for BEGINNER

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
yes, i said it, this is the best camera for the beginner photographer.
from www.amazon.com
it is definitively a great camera for beginners.
from www.amazon.com
if you want me to put it in one sentence then this is the perfect digital slr for a beginner.
from www.amazon.com
it's a really good camera for beginner photographers.
from www.amazon.com
it is the best haul around camera, for the novice or even better.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Nice Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 96 people for BEGINNER

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $828.00

from By Cameragirl, reviews.homedepot.com
this is a great beginner to intermediate camera that takes excellent pictures that can be blown up to poster size prints.it's simple, easy to use and offers a versatility without complicating picture
from www.qvc.com
if you are a beginner (like i am) you will need to put a little time into getting to know your camera's functions but it will not take you long to start taking amazing pictures with this camera.
from www.amazon.com
this camera provides a strong range of capabilities, but it may cost more money than entry-level buyers want to spend.
from www.amazon.com
i had owned a 35 film camera (back in the day) so admittedly it was easier for me, but even novices will find this camera very appealing.
from www.amazon.com
i am just a beginner, but this camera has made it so fun to learn how to use.

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Positives: Great Durability, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 64 people for BEGINNER

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from Bob from Carlsbad, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the xti has been a choice entry-level product into the world of dslr.
from "dache", www.bhphotovideo.com
the product is extremely flexible, and can serve as an outstanding point-and-shoot camera for novices as well as offering advanced features for those users who know how to use them.
from www.amazon.com
i really like this camera, it has plenty of options for more advanced users, but is simple enough that i can hand it to a novice and they can take nice pics right away (with the right settings).
from www.amazon.com
this is a great camera, and as a nearly total novice, it took me awhile to figure out how to use it, but now i'm satisfied with the quality.
from www.amazon.com
i am just a beginner, but this camera has made it so fun to learn how to use.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 147 people for BEGINNER

Nikon D40

Best Price: $544.00

from jbbrann, reviews.cnet.com
it's very nice to see an entry level product that doesn't make you compromise in a lot of areas.
from www.onsale.com
summary: when searching for cameras, i dismissed this product as nikon's entry level camera, which in the past has meant "plastic toy".
from charlest from, www.circuitcity.com
great beginner digital slr, i am experimenting with the manual settings to see how i can change a photo and it is ablast.
from www1.wolfcamera.com
i'm definatly a beginner when it comes to the slr, but this was a great entry camera at a great price.
from www.onsale.com
in terms of picture quality, it produced rich color, sharp images and good contrast from the pictures that i had taken.as an entry-level dslr in this price range, d40 is a decent choice to use as a

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Positives: Nice Portability, Excellent Digital Zoom, Fast Shutter Speed, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $763.00

from www.amazon.com
i am just a beginner, but this camera has made it so fun to learn how to use.
from www.amazon.com
i had owned a 35 film camera (back in the day) so admittedly it was easier for me, but even novices will find this camera very appealing.
from www.amazon.com
i really like this camera, it has plenty of options for more advanced users, but is simple enough that i can hand it to a novice and they can take nice pics right away (with the right settings).
from www.amazon.com
this is a great camera, and as a nearly total novice, it took me awhile to figure out how to use it, but now i'm satisfied with the quality.
from www.amazon.com
this camera provides a strong range of capabilities, but it may cost more money than entry-level buyers want to spend.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon EOS 400D

Best Price: $672.00

from www.amazon.com
it's an exellent camera for entry-level users and will have some longevity.
from www.amazon.com
it has all the automatic buttons, for beginners, but if you are more advanced, as i was, it worked like a pro camera.
from www.amazon.com
it's not a l series by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're comparing it to those lenses, may i also suggest a higher-end camera -- this camera kit is meant for beginner forays into dslr,
from www.amazon.com
although it is a novice camera,it has great features of its sisters that are considered pro line cameras, but is less expensive than its sisters.
from www.amazon.com
it has all the above qualities to suit my novice camera needs, offering a professional image, except i will purchase the new sigma 28mm-200mm lens featuring the optical stabilizer becuase its an all

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Positives: Easy To Use, Far Zoom Range, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $515.00

from DC Views, www.dcviews.com
the nikon d60 is an entry-level 10.2 megapixel dslr aimed at general consumers who are typically upgrading from a point and shoot or film camera.
from www.amazon.com
if you take the time to learn all its functions, you'll find that for an entry level dslr, it's a great camera.
from www.amazon.com
this is a great camera, and don't let anyone tell you it's only for beginners.
from www.amazon.com
my wife is a beginner of slr camera and she really likes it.
from www.amazon.com
i won't go into what makes this camera a good buy as every other reviewer has said it all, i will just say i highly recommend this camera, especially for beginners who want professional looking photos

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Nikon D60

Best Price: $530.00

from www.amazon.com
after hours and hours of research i discovered this camera was the best value for a beginner.
from www.amazon.com
i would recommend any beginners or amateur photographers to go for this one with no hesitation!
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy set up, quick charge battery, basic controls, good price for budget use what's not so great:?unablet o shoot video "this camera is a good budget entry level slr for
from www.bestbuy.com
8 year old nephew what's great about it:?fast recycle, easy to use for novice or pro what's not so great:?no internal storage, but cards are cheap "i was gifted this camera for mother's day.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?great pictures, easy use, easy navigation through menus what's not so great:?fps, no more than a beginner camera "i bought this camera to start getting into good dslr

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Nice Autofocus, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Best Price: $608.00

from A Customer from Cajun country, clickfrom.buy.com
all in all i'm pleased with it and would recommend this camera to about anyone from beginner on.
from www.pcrush.com
i love my camera, it takes a really good picture even though i'm quite novice.
from www.amazon.com
it's the third canon camera i've purchased and i exclusively now recommend canon to novices who ask my opinion on which camera to purchase.
from www.newegg.com
the camera has many options, but it's easy enough for a novice photographer.
from www.amazon.com
it is easy to use if you are an experienced photographer, but i would recommend to the beginner, to purchase a good book on digital photography, since the users manual may not be informative enough,

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Image Stabilization, Nice Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A590

Best Price: $225.00

from DigiSLR from Tennessee, www.circuitcity.com
it??s a really good entry level camera.
from "Shoot, www.bhphotovideo.com
this is an entry level compact digital camera, and oh how the industry has improved in such a short time.
from www.amazon.com
every product there) so after nearly 400 reviews (only about 10 were negative) this is a 2 way camera-meaning its for the pros or novice---
from www.amazon.com
it should satisfy the needs of about anyone, novice or skilled camera user.
from www.amazon.com
it takes great pictures and is easy to use for this camera novice.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Picture Quality, Compact, Resolution: 8 Megapixel,8.3 Megapixel

Sony a200 18-70 Kit

Best Price: $627.00

from K, www.circuitcity.com
this camera replaces the a100 as the entry level dslr, however, the look and feel is more like the higher level a700 from which it also borrows faster focusing, 70% faster than the a100.
from Paul from Cary, NC, www.circuitcity.com
i chose the alpha 200,which is the new entry level dslr camera.
from "Tom", www.bhphotovideo.com
very good beginner camera w/ the ability to be more advaced/progress.
from "TLAnderson", www.ritzcamera.com
this is a very nice entry level dslr and affordable lens can be found on ebay and in the stores like ritz and wolf.
from "Allie", www.ritzcamera.com
i’m a beginner and i don’t think i’ve taken a bad photo yet.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Easy To Use, Resolution: 10.8 Megapixel,10.2 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $480.00

from www.amazon.com
it was a great product for a beginner like me, who still does not know how to use an slr but it is too bored for an ordinary digital point and shoot camera.
from www.amazon.com
this is a terrific example of a camera that is set up to help the novice experience good results and it also will satsfy the thirst of experienced photogs.
from www.amazon.com
i'd recommend it to everyone from beginners to photographers like myself.
from www.amazon.com
this is a perfect camera for beginners in digital photography...
from www.amazon.com
i'm just a beginner and it's fantastic to learn and adjust manual settings.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel

Nikon D90

Best Price: $1,100.00

from www.amazon.com
i am a picture taking fool but a novice when it comes to all the options on this wonderful camera, and thus i will be describing the camera in simple terms.
from www.amazon.com
nikon has really found the perfect camera for beginner's and advanced shooter's alike, and it's call the d90.
from www.amazon.com
i really love this camera, and find it easy for beginners (in auto mode anyone can get great pictures.) but it is also fantastically full of features for the experienced photographer.
from www.amazon.com
i love this camera....a novice can pick it up and use it very easily.
from www.amazon.com
i was told that a d40 would be a great beginners camera, but some of the things that i want to do, it would start to fail me once i got some good experience.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Excellent Autofocus, Resolution: 12.9 Megapixel

Canon EOS 30D

Best Price: $1,500.00

from n/a from portland, me, www.circuitcity.com
great camera for the novice photographers and those looking for a good starter kit.
from www.amazon.com
i also gave it to a novice photographer to use on thanksgiving and they loved it as well and had no problem operating the camera
from www.amazon.com
the camera has more bells and whistles than i care to explain but if you're a novice photographer looking to make the next step i think this is a great camera.
from www.amazon.com
i'm a beginner and love this camera!
from www.amazon.com
this lens/body combination is an excellent entry-level dslr camera for anyone.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Great Durability, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel

Nikon D40x AF-S 55-200 VR

Best Price: $900.00

from laubacht, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: i strongly recommend this camera for beginners as their main simply because of price and features.
from dad2mykids, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: a good camera that takes great pictures, but better suited for an amateur photographer than a novice.
from www.amazon.com
and i've been thrilled with the choice because it's really the perfect 'entry level' camera for me.
from www.amazon.com
all in all this is an amazing little camera and it's versatile enough to be used by both novices and semi-professionals.
from www.amazon.com
it has enough features to keep the advanced hobbyist interested and yet is simple enough for a beginner.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Best Price: $800.00

from www1.cameraworld.com
buy it [...] pros: entry level prosumer, just below digital slr cons: none best uses: when in need of detail
from www.bestbuy.com
i unwrapped it!this camera is so versatile with both advanced features for more experienced users, yet in auto mode, it is easy enough for beginners to get great photos without feeling intimidated.
from www.bestbuy.com
this camera has great controls and makes it very easy for the novice or the advance photographer.
from www.amazon.com
it's not a camera for a beginner.
from www.amazon.com
i would call myself a novice when it comes to a camera like this so it may take me longer then some to really feel totally in control and taking the best pics i can.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 80 IS

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from www.amazon.com
for a novice user, i would highly recommend it as a camera that will take you a long ways and for a number of years.
from www.amazon.com
i am a novice at photography but this little camera makes it easy to shoot great photo's both outdoors and indoors.
from www.amazon.com
but mechanically, there is so much to learn that it would take a 5 hour study session just to become a novice user.
from www.amazon.com
this camera will make even a novice confident & adventurous.
from www.amazon.com
for a digital camera novice who has used the same one for the last 5 years, this is a great design in terms of portability and lightweight.

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Positives: Great Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from BillS from Evanst, www.circuitcity.com
can't use normal digicam bags.video file size is huge, making it difficult for the novice to create and share videos via email.overall: if i had to choose between this and my dslrs and could only
from Stefyung from Ramsey, NJ, www.circuitcity.com
good for beginner photographers because of these features...i find it to be an 'artistic' camera and it helps to make your creative juices flow.
from www.amazon.com
i like this camera even more than the a300 because of the optical zoom and higher mp(3.2 vs 7.1) and i would recommend it for anyone looking for an entry level point and shoot camera.
from rksports from Smyrna, TN, www.circuitcity.com
it also has many program modes to help the novice or advanced beginner to shoot great pictures like macro, sports, and night.
from Eben56 from Palermo, ME, www.circuitcity.com
easy to use for the novice (just point and clik) and all kinds of seting to play with for the pro.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

Pentax K10D

Best Price: $624.00

from Robert C from Hamilton Canada, www.circuitcity.com
it will take a novice a little time to become familiar with the camera but there are books and dvd's on the market toensure you maximize your camera to it's fullest potential.great features include a
from www.amazon.com
their optics aren't exactly legendary, but for an entry-level dslr, it's quite difficult to beat a camera like this one.
from www.amazon.com
i am a complete novice in the dslr imaging world, but am quickly learning what it's all about and this camera makes it easy.
from www.amazon.com
it is not a beginners camera however.
from www.newegg.com
it's priced like an entry-level dslr, yet it recently beat out every other brand to win tipa's best expert-level dslr award.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Great Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

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