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Nikon D3000
Pros
- Lightweight but solid build
- Images are sharp and have good color
Cons
- Viewfinder doesn't protrude enough
- LCD can be hard to read in bright light
$550 with 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens
Macworld's Nikon D3000 Coverage
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Nikon D3000 The feature-packed D3000 SLR camera offers a solid design, good image quality, and help for photography novices. -
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