How to Choose an Old/New DSLR?

Something I've done in the past is look for two-year old reviews of
two-year old tools/cameras/equipment that I can pick up on eBay. This
generally works well, especially when diving into unfamiliar areas.

Our consumer-grade cameras do a good job for what they're designed to
do. Lately, though, I've been realizing their obvious limitations in
depth-of-field and shutter lag, among other things.

I'd like to do the same review/eBay process with a new-to-me DSLR.
Since this category covers a huge range of stuff, I hope I can get
some advice on better targeting my effort.

I can't justify a pro rig in any way. I just want to get something
that allows me more control in the same way film SLR's do.

And I would like to stay with SD cards and AA batteries, I think.

Practical advice is welcome, please.
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