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

I have used point and shoot cameras for 2 years and would love to graduate to digital SLR cameras.


I would prefer a camera which is not too new in the market.
Which is the best digital SLR camera and lens combination available within 500$?
The Nikon D40 is the best bang for the buck right now and it%26#039;s an amazing DSLR





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Which is the best digital SLR camera and lens combination available within 500$?
I happen to like the E series digital SLR%26#039;s from Olympus. At ten megapixel%26#039;s, the camera%26#039;s lens is astoundingly sharp and the whole enchilada will cost you well within your budget. Check some of the sites like B%26amp;H Photo. Be wary of kits that offer you a bunch of stuff you don%26#039;t need. There%26#039;s also a package deal with two zooms for the E-510. Great feeling camera in the hand as well.
Reply:The BEST you could get, at your level of experience, and with your money restrictions, would be a used Nikon D70, %26quot;IF%26quot; you could find one possibly at B%26amp;H or Adorama in NY via the internet. If you want to graduate to the best, then you want Nikon equipment.