THE BEST DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

Price: $700 with an 18P55mm lens

Many digital single-lens-reflex cameras (DSLRs) are built for pros and tricky to use. But the Nikon D40x makes it easier to learn higher-end digital photography. Its 10.2-megapixel sensor is powerful, and the price is reasonable.

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