Which is the best digital SLR camera and lens combination available within 500$?

I happen to like the E series digital SLR’s from Olympus. At ten megapixel’s, the camera’s lens is astoundingly sharp and the whole enchilada will cost you well within your budget. Check some of the sites like B&H Photo. Be wary of kits that offer you a bunch of stuff you don’t need. There’s also a package deal with two zooms for the E-510. Great feeling camera in the hand as well.

The BEST you could get, at your level of experience, and with your money restrictions, would be a used Nikon D70, “IF” you could find one possibly at B&H or Adorama in NY via the internet. If you want to graduate to the best, then you want Nikon equipment.

You should UNDOUBTLY go fo: Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera. It is the Hottest (or Coolest) Camera of 2008(and ever). Cannon has its own reputation. You should select Cannon even if you don’t select this model.

Visit: http://hubpages.com/_2dw5nd5ris7mi/hub/Survey-Gadgets-Gizmos – The Gadgets and Gizmos Survey of 2008.

Have Happy Snapping !!!