Cheap nikon slr camera?

I want something below 500$ for sure, and I want it to be able to take videos, but I want something as cheap as possible!

The 3100 is pretty reasonable.

You may just about scrape a D3100 for $500 if you shop around.

I agree the D3100. Should be the easiest Nikon to navigate, but below $500, I don't know. You will still have to learn why different shutter speeds/apertures are used along with ISO settings, which is all pretty easy. Don't waste your money leaving your DSLR on "AUTO".

I think you should go with Nikon D3100 a best DSLR for a beginner that have 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture, can record Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound.
http://www.amazon.com/...B003ZYF3LO

I highly recommend you take a look at the follow DSLR camera reviews not only are the following of very high quality but also have impressive budget price tags attached to them

Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera - http://electronicsreviews4u.com/dslr-cameras/digital-cameras-dslrs/dslr-cameras/nikon-d3100-14-2mp-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-af-s-dx-vr-nikkor-zoom-lens

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP Digital SLR Camera - http://electronicsreviews4u.com/dslr-cameras/digital-cameras-dslrs/dslr-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-t3-12-2-mp-cmos-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-is-ii-lens

Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera - http://electronicsreviews4u.com/dslr-cameras/digital-cameras-dslrs/dslr-cameras/nikon-d3000-10-2mp-digital-slr-camera-with-nikkor-zoom-lens

I hope these reviews help you a little with your search

I think the Nikon D3100 would be your best bet:

http://www.amazon.com/...003ZYF3LO/

Its features are:

-14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
-Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
-Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
-Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
-Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/...UMEWSVG00/

List of other similar nikon cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/...ive=390957

As others have mentioned, the D3100 Nikon digital SLR camera will probably meet your needs. You can find it here http://www.thecamerabox.com/cameras.html?cat=68&manufacturer=143 for right around $500.

The Nikon D3100 is an excellent entry-level DSLR. Could you pay more to get a "better" camera with "more features"? Absolutely. But why? Would you use those features? I looked long and hard at several in my research before buying - the models I considered were the Canon T2i, Canon 60D, the Nikon D90, and of course, the Nikon D3100.In the end, I decided the extra features on those other cameras were features that I likely wouldn't use. I'm interested mainly in taking lots of pictures while traveling -- pictures of clouds, landscapes, maybe some street photography. I wanted a smaller, lighter DSLR with good battery life and great image quality. The D3100 delivers on all accounts.