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http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3301669051/dpreview-recommends-best-cameras-for-beginners
Pentax packs a lot into its DSLRs, and the K-500 is appropriately feature-rich. Highlights include a 100% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder, a maximum shutter speed of 1/6000sec (high for its class, allowing you to freeze fast movement effectively) and a maximum ISO of 51,200, which is very useful in low light. This is in addition to the expected DSLR features like full manual exposure control, a RAW capture option and plenty of external controls.
The Pentax K-500 is an entry-level DSLR which offers almost all of the features from Pentax's midrange K-50, including the same excellent 16MP CMOS sensor, but minus weatherproofing and (more annoyingly) AF point indication in the viewfinder. The K-500 is also relatively unusual in being powered by readily available AA batteries, as opposed to the more common rechargeable lithium-ion cells. An optional lithium-ion battery is available, which when installed, boosts the maximum frame rate of the K-500 to 6fps.
As such, the K-500 is a highly accessible camera for a beginner photographer, which won't break the bank.