What is the best/ cheapest SLR digital camera for a beginner (potentially serious) photographer?

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What is the best/ cheapest SLR digital camera for a beginner (potentially serious) photographer?For Sale in Canada
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vienna2001
Nikon D80.

Yes, the D40X is cheaper, but it doesn't autofocus with all Nikon AF lenses.

TomTom
nikon d40

Richard
beginner get nikon d40x or canon rebel xti. if you can spend over 1000 without counting the lens then get canon eos 30d onsales now due to 40d out. Is pretty powerful i think, shoot 5fps.

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