Which entry level to choose?

[iFoto]

One of my brother want to buy entry level DSLR as he was ruined by me.
He started playing konica P&S a few months ago (which i give him as presents) and now wanting to get one cheapest DSLR. He needs to start from 123 since he is quite new to photography.
I would suggest him Pentax but i don't know which model (must be cheapest) is available as brand new.
Can somebody advise me which model available and estimated price?

[longko]

Originally Posted by iFoto One of my brother want to buy entry level DSLR as he was ruined by me. He started playing konica P&S a few months ago (which i give him as presents) and now wanting to get one cheapest DSLR. He needs to start from 123 since he is quite new to photography. I would suggest him Pentax but i don't know which model (must be cheapest) is available as brand new. Can somebody advise me which model available and estimated price?

IMHO, the body is just the begining. So better to look into the brand he can get most support (able to help him get started and able to loan him lens to test.) For Pentax, new I suggest K200D kit (call OP for price), used I suggest K10D (for the build and extra functions) or K100D (for the high ISO and cheap price).

In photography u need to start 123 for skill, but body and lens u dun need start at the lowest if u have the money to spend^^;