In search fo DSLR camera for a beginner?

I'm a beginner and looking into buying my first camera. I'm looking for one that is easy to use can takes amazing pictures and is no more then 600 dollars. I'm thinking between a Nikon or a Canon… Your ideas please

How about the Nikon D3000 for $550: http://www.nikonusa.com/...D3000.html

Look into the Pentax Kx camera. It is cheaper than either Nikon or Canon and has the advantage of stabilization built into the camera body, where as you don't have to pay for this feature each time you purchase a lens!

I got a canon t2i for my first camera and i love it, but if your looking a little cheaper id go with the canon t3 (not to be confused with the t3i), or xsi. I don't know for sure but i believe they are around 600

I bought a Canon Rebel XT years ago and I still use and love it. It really makes you look like a much better photographer than you are. I'd get whichever Canon Rebel model you can get with a lens for your price (you may do better to buy one without the lens and buy a third party lens that's better than the stock one that comes with the camera). At the time I got my XT, I bought it with a Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 lens which was cheap and looks great.

Beware, DSLRs can be money pits. The Speedlight flash (built-in flashes suck), extra battery grip, and more lenses will drain your wallet quickly. Of course, they will last a long time and take great pictures for years if you maintain them.

I like the Sony ax230. The reason I like it so much is that Sony bought minolta years ago and the Minolta autofocus lenses fit the Sony. E-bay is full of inexpensive lens which you couldn't afford to but if you had to get them new. You can get the Sony with an 18-70 zoon for around $450

In your budget range, the Nikon D3000 and Canon 1000D fit well.

Just for clarity, there are NO beginner dSLR's. All fully adjustable cameras operate the same way, whether you pay $600 or $40, 000. You will have to learn how to use the cameras light meter to adjust the shutter speed, aperture and adjust the ISO to suite the lighting conditions.

You can't go wrong with either brand. They are both good quality. Another good option is Pentax. The models of choice now will be pentax kx, nikon D3100, canon rebel t3 or t2i for your price range. If you are set between canon and nikon, keep in mind canon's high end lenses cost less. I feel Nikon does a better job with their light meter. Once you buy into one and purchase lenses and speedlites your stuck or have to pay a lot to change. I'm a canon shooter and happy with my choice.