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d70

I recently picked up a d70 for 185.00 just to have a backup body. I'd say look around for a used d70 (or even better, a d70s) and get a 50mm lens. That should keep you under 300.00.

I think the D70 was (and still is until you get spoiled by a d300 or better) a great camera.
 
A D70 series camera may fail. That's why it wasn't recommeded before.
 
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