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I'm beginning to desire an entry level / used d-slr camera, and I hope someone can point me to a model to consider.


I highly recommend a Pentax camera, such as the K10D kit from B&H.

Or perhaps the Nikon D40 kit from B&H, which is more in your stated price range.

The Canon entry/mid level cameras are not as nice, except when it comes to very low-light conditions (eg. hockey arena).

Cheers