1. Your phone!
Most phones nowadays have a camera mounted in the back and even the front of the phone body. Although they aren’t going to compete with a camera with a detachable lens, it will help you learn lighting and composition so that when you do decide to invest in a camera you can be a step ahead.
2. Sony a6000
Sony has become a huge competitor in the photography and video industry. The Sony a6000 is a prime example of this. It has a 24.3 megapixel sensor for high quality photos, a 1080p slow motion video(60fps), and a variety of lens options to help fit your photography style or even help you find that style to help you dive right into the world of photography or video.
3. Canon EOS RebelT8i
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Most Canon users that I know started out on a Rebel T-series, however, this new RebelT8i is an amazing starter camera because of the advancement of technology in the past years. This camera comes with a 24.1 megapixel sensor and 4k quality video. With Canon being around for so long in the camera industry, there are a huge variety of lenses to choose from as well as a lot of high quality used lenses if you wanted to save some money.
4. Nikon D5600
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The Nikon D5600 is another great camera that can do both photos and video. It has 24.2 megapixels and 1080p slow motion (60fps) to fit your photo and video needs. Nikon is also a camera brand that has been present for a long time just like Canon so there are a lot of different lenses all the way from casual shooting and up to professional sports or wildlife!