Best Affordable Camera?

[Warhorse]

Liking my D3200, it's still capable of taking better pictures than I can.

 

[ConradM]

You can get a sony a57 for that price even though they're discontinued -
Sony ? Alpha SLT A57K 16 1 MP Digital SLR Camera Black Kit w DT 18 55mm | eBay

Sony DSLT cameras are more "advanced" than traditional DSLR's and therefor much easier to learn on. Check out this video from a Nikon shooter and pay particular attention to what he says about the viewfinder.