What are the best DSLR cameras to buy used for under $500?

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What are the best DSLR cameras to buy used for under $500?

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Best DSLR cameras to buy used for under $500	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Nikon D5300	$497	480 g	125 x 98 x 76 mm
-- Pentax K10d	-	-	-
-- Canon 60d	380	-	-

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Nikon D5300

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Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen

D5300 has a 3:2, 1.04M-dot swivel-and-tilt screen. See More

Specs

Weight:480 g

Dimensions:125 x 98 x 76 mm

Screen size:3.2" fully articulated

Ports:USB 2.0; HDMI

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Detailed images

The camera has a 24 MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100 - 12800 (expandable up to 25,600). See More

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Pentax K10d

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The value proposition

You can pick up a gently used, complete K-10d system (camera body, grip, batteries, lenses, flash, bag) for between $200 - $300 on the 'Bay. Just be patient. See More

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Usable ISO tops out at 800

The K-10d is not going to be your low light go-to piece of kit regardless of how fast the lens is. Results at ISO 1600 are not usable. ISO 800 is marginal, and ISO 100-400 generates pleasing results all day long. See More

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The CCD sensor

The CCD sensor in the K-10d produces amazing flesh tones. Marry a K-10d with a Pentax FA Limited lens and people will think you are a genius photographer. See More

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Canon 60d

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Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen

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What are the best DSLR cameras to buy used for under $500?

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Nikon D5300

My Recommendation for Nikon D5300

My Recommendation for Nikon D5300

Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen

Detailed images

Pentax K10d

My Recommendation for Pentax K10d

My Recommendation for Pentax K10d

The value proposition

Usable ISO tops out at 800

The CCD sensor

Canon 60d

My Recommendation for Canon 60d

My Recommendation for Canon 60d

Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen

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