What is the least expensive digital camera I can find with adjustable aperture?

Question

I am shopping for a new camera and would like to be able to produce the "blurry background" effect, which is achieved with a wide aperture. I am moving on from a Canon SD600, which I really like, and has made me biased towards Canon. What is the least expensive camera in Canon or otherwise that can produce this effect?

Answer 1

Look for a P&S that has aperture or shutter speed priority modes

Look on dpreview dot com.  They have a search engine where you can plug in your required features.

The problem you will have is P&S cameras have such small sensors, getting good Bokeh is nearly impossible.

You may have to buy an inexpensive used DSLR and an appropriate lens

Answer 2

check out a list of all cameras such as ebay or site below it will show you what features each camera has price etc... that way you can compare them on your own instead of taking someones word for it!!

Answer 3

If you can afford the Nikon 40D or Canon Digital Rebel XT, which are under $500, it might be better in a long run.

With an appropriate lens, you can do it like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pook...