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Cheapest DSLR with Live view

The Sony SLT A35 is the least expensive digital SLR we've seen with live view functionality, at $446.31.

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.

	Nikon D7100 from $1,197	Low noise at high ISO 1,256 ISO Great image quality 83.0 Many focus points 51 Learn more about the Nikon D7100
	Pentax K-30 from $518	Low noise at high ISO 1,129 ISO Weather sealed Shoot in extreme weather Great image quality 79.0 Learn more about the Pentax K-30
	Pentax K-5 II from $768	Low noise at high ISO 1,235 ISO Great image quality 82.0 Wide dynamic range 14.1 EV Learn more about the Pentax K-5 II
	Pentax K-5 IIs from $1,000	Low noise at high ISO 1,208 ISO Great image quality 82.0 Wide dynamic range 14.1 EV Learn more about the Pentax K-5 IIs

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