Looking to leave compacts behind and get into DSLRs? You'll probably be looking for something from the lower end of the ranges and at a price you can afford.
We've picked out some of the best budget DSLR camera deals - but be aware that the prices are only correct as we hit the publish button and all external links are not our responsibility.
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If you are looking for a budget entry-level DSLR but without sacrificing quality then you can't go too far wrong with Nikon's D40. It's got far more functionality than you could hope to find in a budget camera but it's also got a perfectly functional point and click ease that means you needn't get overly confused by apertures and ISOs.
Amazon are currently offering the Nikon D40 kit for a very reasonable £267 which includes a 18-55mm lens providing usability and versatility.
If you have a look around you can occasionally pick up the EOS 400D for a song, but bargains on Canon cameras are hard to find at the moment.
So we've plumped for the slightly more advanced 450D with a couple of lenses (18-55mm and 55-250mm) for £599 from Jessops
£599 Jessops offer for Canon EOS 450D with twin lenses
OlympusE510
If you look outside of the Canon-Nikon duopoly you can still get some nice cameras – and the Olympus E510 is a good example.
Park Cameras are offering the E510 – a 10mp snapper - and a 14-42mm lens for £350.
Park Cameras' E510 and lens for £350
Sony Alpha 300D
Sony are putting a lot of investment into their DSLRs, and this entry level offering is excellent for inexperienced photographers.
A few rough edges aside, this is a good camera – and Jessops are offering the A300D with an 18-70mm lens for £349.99. You can also get a half-price memory card and a free photo book chucked in.
Jessops Alpha 300D for £349.99
'Samsung', I hear you cry, 'do they make DSLRs?' Well actually they enjoy a special relationship with Pentax and the GX20 is pretty much the same as the Pentax K20D
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