Tips And Tricks: what is the best digital slr camera for a beginner?

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by mikebaird

what is the best digital slr camera for a beginner?also one that has an auto option on the zoom lens

Anon Von Noname
Canon EOS 400D. Hands down.
Its got the beginner features you want, with the professional features of a higher quality DSLR, on top of that its cheap and it has a wide lens range.

David M
Any of the entry level cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony or Pentax will be fine. My opinion would be Canon or Nikon.
No SLR will have an auto option on the the zoom lens. Unless you are talking about auto focus. None of them will zoom with the touch of a button. Most will not have live view through the LCD screen either. You will have to compose your shot through the viewfinder.

Some models to look at would be

Canon Rebel XT, XTi or XSi

Nikon D40, D40x or D60

a_joemar
you can go for the new 2008 Canon EOS Rebel Xsi/450D.
it has 12.2 mega pixel, live view function, anti-dust cleaning system

for more info and entry level DSLR cameras, go to
http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_guide/budget_DSLRs/best_budget_DSLR.shtml

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