Beginners can find decent DSLR cameras for $500-$800. Intermediate users, or those who want a camera that will grow with them, should expect to spend $1,000-2,000 on a camera with more versatility. Professional DSLR cameras can cost $5,000-$7,000. Note that the inclusion of a lens or two plus a camera case to carry it all in can greatly impact the cost of the camera.;