Best entry level DSLR in the $500-800 range

[craigster59]

I've been looking at the Fujifilm X-T10 as a possible next camera. The reviews are good. http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/7/8907477/fujifilm-x-t10--camera-photography-review

[island911]

+1 to Tummy monk

but will go a bit farther to say, find her an IP67 rated point&shoot. (kids are messy and require too much gear to carry already)

[masraum]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Is she really going to carry around a bag with a bunch of different lenses? My wife thought she would and the $1,000 Canon I got her sits in a closet and she uses her iPhone 99.9% of the time.

Trust me, the thought has crossed my mind. My first thought when she said she wanted a camera was "good modern P&S", then she said dslr. I may try to steer her towards that anyway. Ultimately, it'll be up to her though.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

costso, best buy, b&h

watch out for gray market items too cheap to be true, (ebay, ny vendors) which come with zero Nikon USA warrenty.

Yeah, I've spent a bunch of money at B&H over the years. I'd rather pay the little extra to get a warranty, and definitely don't trust the too good to be true prices.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Is she really going to carry around a bag with a bunch of different lenses? My wife thought she would and the $1,000 Canon I got her sits in a closet and she uses her iPhone 99.9% of the time.

Kids really change things though. My kids are active in sports, I found it nearly impossible to get even passable photos with a point and shoot or iPhone. The DSLR in either the correct Nikon sports mode or with just cranking up the shutter speed takes great pictures. For a football game where the action can be some distance away, toss on another lens.

[URY914]

I have 2 Nikons and my daughter has a one. Solid.

[944matt]

If you can find one a cannon 5D is the way to go