Pentax Kx with 18-55 kit lens is at this price. Well within your budget at ~$960
Very good Noise Reduction at high ISOs
On body shake reduction
HD video
On body lens drive motor
Proper spot meter function
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxkx/
Very little lacking from a so called 'entry level' model. Compare the specs vs the competition yourself.
I second pinholecam advise on Kx.
I gone down this road before......and i brought pentax kx as my first dslr. no regrets so far.
dont worry about what the typical Canikon peopel will tell u ..... "about hard to find lens etc etc".
in one month of owning a pentax I had collected 5 lens covering 18 to 300 mm and a manual prime lens 50mm f1.7.
Go with the Kx dual lens kit 18-55 n 55-200. if you go the pentax path. the lens kit produce good IQ
here a review link.
http://macro-photography-blog.com/2...s-canon-eos-500d-vs-nikon-d5000-vs-sony-a550/
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/ca...gital-slrs/pentax-k-x-642482/review?artc_pg=1
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