Advice on buying my DSLR first camera
Hello, I am looking to buy my first camera. I have some experience with Nikon as I am a high school student and it is what I use in my high school journalism class. I am in the USA. I need advice on a budget friendly option (under 500). I am looking at refurbished cameras and previously owned ones. Of course I will check to make sure whatever camera I end up getting is in working area before my purchase. I am looking to mostly take photos of animals, people, and wildlife. Currently in my area I have a few available options at this time:
Canon Eos 4000D with 18-55mm lens ($300) Canon Eos T7 rebel with 18-55mm lens and 75-300 mm lens ($300) Nikon Coolpix P600, unsure the lens, ($385) Nikon D5000, 18-55mm lens, ($150) Canon Eos 7D, just body no lens ($250) Canon Eos T5, 18-55mm lens, ($250) Sony SLT-A35, 18-55mm lens, ($160) Eos Rebel T2i, 18-55mm lens with AF and stabilizer, ($249) Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm lens and 40mm lens ($400)
Thank you for any help you can provide on which of these you think will work for me best. If you know any other cameras which I may be able to find that will suit me and could be in my price range then that would also be of help.
Posted Apr 15, 2025, 7:24 PM UTC