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Cheapest DSLR with Live view

The Canon Rebel T3 is the least expensive digital SLR we've seen with live view functionality, at $379.00.

Some DSLRs do not let you see the photo you are about to take on the screen, instead you have to use the viewfinder. Most modern DSLRs have live view, which lets you see the photo you're about to take on the screen.

Liveview Example

The following image illustrates the difference between a camera that has liveview and that which does not. In this instance the Nikon D80 did not have liveview and was replaced by the D90 which does provide liveview - as you can see the D90 allows you to preview the picture on the LCD without using the viewfinder while the D80 does not. With the D80 the only way to see what you're taking a picture of is to look through the viewfinder.

Nikon D80 vs D90 Live View Capability

This illustration demonstrates a camera with and without liveview in this case the Nikon D80 without liveview and the D90 with liveview.

Entry Level SLRs with Live view

The following are some of the best entry level digital SLR cameras that include live view functionality.

	Pentax K-5 from $1,030	Low noise at high ISO 1,162 ISO Great image quality 82.0 Wide dynamic range 14.1 EV Learn more about the Pentax K-5
	Nikon D7000 from $1,097	Low noise at high ISO 1,167 ISO Great image quality 80.0 Many focus points 39 Learn more about the Nikon D7000
	Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 from $849	Low noise at high ISO 1,121 ISO Great image quality 80.0 Great color depth 23.8 bits Learn more about the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
	Nikon D5100 from $600	Low noise at high ISO 1,183 ISO Great image quality 80.0 Wide dynamic range 13.6 EV Learn more about the Nikon D5100

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