First camera I bought was the Nikon D3500, great camera for the very modest price!

In all honesty we all start somewhere and there is really no right and wrong. More simple cameras like a point and shoot you will outgrow quickly, an entry level DSLR style like a Canon rebel will give you great service for years however if you plan on going pro you will outgrow, a pro or semi pro like a 90D or a 5D will be a big learning curve but if you master it will serve you very very well. So it comes down to your budget and where you see yourself going with it.

I would suggest looking at something in the lines of a rebel, z50, xt30 or the like as a good place to start. But take some time to think it through.

Depends on what you want the camera to do. If you just "want to learn photography" any DSLR in the last 15 years will be good enough to teach you and give you reasonable sized prints. If you want to be able to do video or shoot in low light conditions then you'll want something rather more recent.

100% the Nikon D3500 which I believe by chance is the one in your sample image it’s a great camera and I have been using it for many years now since it’s release

IDK but ALWAYS try prime lenses to learn

Well welcome to a can of worms. On that tight budget, my recommendation is to look at old DSLR’s. You can get a lot of them for fairly cheap. Pictures still look great in many cases. You’re gonna lose some pixel count and auto focus, but just remember a 5x7 print is less than 4 megapixels. There’s a bunch of old Nikon dslrs that are like 100 bucks. That and a decent lens goes a long way. Hopefully someone can recommend a specific model using at least SD storage for simplicity sake. Just don’t worry about going used or older, they are still great. There’s nothing new in interchangeable lens cameras at that price range.

Your phone!

Brands to look for are Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, and Pentax. For $400 I'd get an older entry level DSLR like a D3200. For a lens I'd get a 35mm f1.8 DX. It doesn't zoom, but it will offer good image quality for a decent price and has a wide aperture to give you those nice out-of-focus backgrounds one associates with a nice camera.

Look for used options on KEH or MPB, they are reputable used retailers with a warranty period and you're guaranteed that the camera will be checked to work in good condition. You can get the above for around $300 on KEH, which gives you a bit of wiggle room for memory cards, a camera strap, an extra battery, and so on.

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Can you be more specific about your budget requirements?

In my opinion, full frames are not always better than ASPC or M43 cameras. There are upsides and downsides to each.

Full frames are generally the best in image quality due to the large sensor size. They are also the most expensive and heavy.

ASPC and M43 are generally less heavy, and less expensive. The difference in image quality is not that great, even not distinguishable if you are a beginner. M43 cameras like Panasonics and Olympuses even have better image stabilieation due to the small sensor size, as the body has more room for stabilisation. That is great for beginners with shaky hands and no tripods.

For instance, I have been using the Panasonic GX80 for 4 years with great results. One of the best purchases I've ever made. Nowadays you can find it used for around £300, brand new with 2 lenses for £500.

If stills are your main priority then I'd recommend ASPC cameras from Sony. They have better image quality due to slightly bigger sensor, better autofocus but slightly worse image stabilisation (some models don't have in body image stabilisation).

Overall I think the rule of thumb is to buy used gear on ebay. Much better value that way.

I’ve seen a lot of low shutter counter canon t3i bodies for sale recently for really cheap with a couple lenses. It’s obviously an older camera but it’s just at that age where people are upgrading to a better camera and want to just get rid of the old one

The best digital camera for beginners is the Nikon D6 or the Canon 1D-X. Beginners can use them and take great photos. If you are a billionaire but a beginner, you can buy either one and take pictures without problem. The only issue with these cameras is not that they are difficult to use, but that they are very expensive for a vast majority of people, including many professionals.

So, practically any DSLR camera is good for a beginner, as long as it fits your budget. The best cameras for beginners therefore is the best camera you can afford. In general, FF cameras are better than APS-C cameras, However, FF tends to be a lot more expensive, but they are worth the money if you can afford them, Do not buy an APS-C camera or a micro 4/3 camera that is more expensive than a FF camera. One of the cheapest FF cameras is the 6DMKII but there are APS-C and micro 4/3 cameras that are more expensive than it or close to its price. Avoid them. If you are willing to buy a used camera, get a used Nikon D700 or Canon 6DMkI for about $500 or less. They are the best camera anyone (including beginners) can buy for that amount of money. Find an APS-C or FF camera that is the same price of the Lumix G and you will have a better camera.

If you're looking for a DSLR, I highly recommend Canon, just because of the 50mm F/1.8 lens. It's a great, cheap lens, and really good for portraits IMHO. Years ago I bought a kit from Costco (they no longer sell DSLRs) with a Digital Rebel SL2 that came with a 18-55mm, 50mm, 75-300mm lenses for about $700.

1. give a budget. Photo equipment prices are all over the place. There's full kits for $600, there's single lenses for $10,000. Then there's the question of what's "not crazy expensive". Are you getting an allowance of $1000 per month, or do you think that $20 is "a lot of money". Everyone is different

2. this question is asked about 10 times per day. Use the search feature.

3. There's about a dozen reputable websites that do camera reviews. They have articles like "best begginer camera on a budget of (insert dollar amount)"

4. Modern cameras are very good. Buy something within your price. You won't know what the hell you want and what you like until you start shooting. That's just how it works

I have a used a6000 and I have little knowledge of cameras but I will say that the a6000 checks all your boxes. It can’t shoot mind blowing and incredibly sharp photos, but it’s a significant step up from a regular phone camera and you can see good details if you are shooting something close up.

It sounds like you just want to do some casual photography and the a6000 + kit lens works nicely and is relatively cheap. The video works too. I’ve never had any problems with my camera.

❗️take this with a grain of salt ❗️because this is the only camera i’ve ever used so I don’t have anything to compare it with and thus I don’t know how good it is relative to other cameras in the same price range

I suggest the Nikon COOLPIX P950

https://electricfieldsfestival.com/nikon-coolpix-p950-review/

It's more user friendly camer

Keep in mind you are not buying a camera, you are buying into a system that includes an array of lenses, flashes and other accessories specific to that brand, lens mount, TTL system. And almost every system has a good beginner camera.

What is your budget? Do you need lenses included? Is used or refurbished acceptable? Do you have any minimum requirements?

Depends on what you want to shoot and your budget. Honestly the budget is the most important factor. I started my photography journey on the Canon 600D. Then used a 6D and a 750D. That was many years ago. Had a bunch of different lenses and speedlights as well. Then sold it all and decided to stick to mobile photography (had a Note 20 Ultra at that time). Honestly smartphone cameras are really good these days and you should only get a dedicated camera only if you know exactly why you are getting it and what you will be using it for.

If you want to learn thr basics of photography and get started shooting on manual mode, then get a used canon DSLR, a 50mm Prime lens and a 18-55mm kit lens. You can also aim for a Canon M50 if you have the budget.

For casual street shooting with professional settings, get a compact camera like the Sony ZV 1 or any other model in that series. Those cameras have fixed lenses which allow zooming in and out. They are small, light weight and handle like traditional compact digital cameras that we had in the early 2000s.

Don't listen to the borobhai advice of "Kinba jokhon bhalo ekta kino" and buy an expensive Fujifilm or Sony Alpha. Photography is a very expensive hobby/profession and if yiu are a beginner, never spend too much on gear unless you know you need it.

While getting your first camera, I also recommend getting a tripod. Trust me, it will be wort it, just don't spend too much money.

Get a secondhand DSLR as they tend to be cheaper compared to the mirrorless ones. I used Canon eos 6d for quite some time. Rock solid camera. would totally recommend.

If your budget permits then i'd recommend looking into micro four third (also casually called M43) cameras. Great for shooting on the street. Olympus em5 is an absolute charm, especially if you find a good secondhand deal.

Next up is lens, I'd highly recommend starting with a zoom lens. Whatever you can fit in your budget. It gives you more range to work with, especially when you're on the street. On the street a zoom lens is your best friend.

I used 24-105(Canon) and also 18-55(Fujifilm), can easily recommend both of them depending on which system you end up going with.

I believe i'd be correct in assuming you are more into street photography. Clinical perfection is never a necessity in street photography. So don't get stressed with what kind of gear you need to buy. Just get one recent enough, affordable enough and you'd be all set. You just gotta trust a brother on this one fam.

And as for resourcecs to learn,

Simon d'Entremont,

Sudhir Shivaram Photography,

Chris Bray Photography (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG3eOzJfQr2e2OD4W0GmcSpO5oZ-c5FIu&si=-dgdJz\_eS5aOkiEk),

Sean Tucker,

Roman Fox,

Faizal westcott

I more or less end up watching their contents most of the time. Look them up on youtube and see who you vibe with and go from there.

P.S : dont forget to buy a nice camera strap, your shoulders will thank you in the long run.

Canon 1500d and a nifty fifty lens. Enjoy. ;)

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Beginner level ey I prefer Canon than anything else. I use sony now, recently upgraded from Fuji. Duitai hajar kechal.

Dependa on budget/affordability. Canon er 2 digit/ 3 digit jeta afford korte paren, niye nen.

I’ve been using the Sony RX100 VII for my travels and honestly it’s been great. Super compact so I can slip it into my pocket, but the image quality is way above what a phone can do. The zoom range is also really useful for both scenery and people shots. If you’re starting out and don’t want to carry bulky gear, it’s a solid choice. I bought mine second-hand and it’s held up really well.

I think the most important question is why would you want a camera over a phone?

You should probably use your phone for photography first, use it to the limits, then you'll know whether you need a camera.

If it's just for photography, the Fujifilm ones are quite good. If you also want to shoot video, Panasonic micro four third cameras are quite incredible simply because the hand held stabilisation is so good.

Budget?

Not related to Singapore

No generic questions, all questions must have a Singaporean context.

Can always go to Alan photo etc to try out the cameras.

If you know your camera stuff, you can sometimes pick up good 2nd hand deals in carousell but I won't recommend if you are new.

Camera model I would recommend Ricoh GRIII or GRIV. Amazing photo quality (APSC sensor in a small body). Lightweight and easily fit into a sling bag which is essential when you travel because heavy gears are a nightmare. Limitation would be it's a fixed lens camera.

Lumix or Fuji have a lot of easy physical controls But nothing beat the d3300. Cheap easy light 

Please search this sub. This questions is asked almost daily.

You should give some context. What do you want to / like to shoot? What is your budget? Have you utilised your phones camera and feel limited by it now? Would you consider used?

Honestly use your phone to learn composition, then move to an entry level mirrorless.

Hasselblad X2D, all the best photographers shoot medium format. It’s like we say here, buy once cry once

Leica M11

Reasonable to whom? Me? You? The universe? Just give us a number.

Lenses with large apertures have bigger advantages in low light than lenses with smaller apertures. Generally, a "fast" lens is what you want for low light. Fast lenses start at f/2.8, but some can get as wide as f/0.95. Any lens can be used to shoot scenery; there are no scenery-specific lenses. Fast action is more a function of the camera body than it is of the lens.

General advice is to read the manual and learn the exposure triangle.

No price limit?

Low-light shots of what subject matter? Action shots of what subject matter?

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1328199596/buying-guide-what-to-know-before-buying-your-first-interchangeable-lens-digital-camera

I'd go with a APSC Nikon DSLR. Nikon d300 $100, and a 35mm dx f1.8g $100. Both can be bought at mpb.com around those prices. If you don't get into it the resell on ebay and you won't lose much.

Keep it simple to start. One body and one lens. You can do a lot with 50mm and your feet. Learn the camera and composition at first. If you get too much gear because you don't know or you read someone did xyz with x and then y and then z, you're going to chase a rabbit down a very dark and expensive hole.

1 body and 1 lens - Learn it well and figure out what limitations you're running into as you develop your style and go from there. Rent if possible so you can figure out if it solves your limitation. Otherwise, you'll end up with gear sitting around because it didn't solve your limitation.

Used full frame cameras and glass are attainable at reasonable prices. Keh is probably the best bet to get gear that actually works because they test it and the ratings are generous even at the bargain ratings.

What IS your budget?

Got to a store and hold a camera body (the main part, so not lens etc). I'm still a beginner myself and just went for a dslr that is a few years old (Canon 77D).

I had a go of a mates first (theirs was a Nikon), but I went to a store to hold a few and found I liked the feel of a Canon more so went that route.

Once you know the brand you like, then ask for recommendations within a price range you have, second hand would be worth looking at and get a lens or two. I've got a wide angle, standard kit lens, and a telescopic one so I can practice various things. Sometimes I'll use them as intended, sometimes I'll set my own limit of say 40mm and keep it at that range for the day to practice.

If you don't want to use the likes of market places (Facebook, gumtree etc) then MPB is a highly recommended trustworthy second hand website for gear.

I've also built up my gear int he past year, got a flash, tripod, strap, some filters and a good comfortable bag to carry it all.