Recommend a good Digital SLR camera for a beginner

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I repeatedly saw my own model available per second hand. It's a bit older, but still does all that I want it to: a Canon Powershot A75. dont' know what is availabole today, but I would happily buy everything that compares to it's specs and it'S quality.

Don't chase megapixel. For usual and standard photos, even 3 megapix alraedy is sufficent. I did prints of such pictures up to 30x20 cm - and no pixels visible. If you can get more megapix for free, okay, but i wouldn't spend money on getting more as long as I do no wish to go for professional use and greater printouts.

Recent models of the Canon Powershot line all seem to be reasonable quality. As is Canon in general, not only Digicams. Beside the Powershot, I use Canon printer, scanner and SLR as well. All equipement delivers top notch quality and has superb ergonomics. Good brand.