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What camera and lens should I buy for around $1000 USD?

Recommendations

Budget: Around $1000, I'd be open to some wiggle room in that budget for a better lens

Country: United States

Condition: New or Used, I don't mind.

Type of Camera: Mirrorless, Perferred

Intended use: Hybrid shooting

End use: Social media (maybe), Personal Hobby

If photography: what style: Landscape, Sports

If video what style: Sports, Vlogging

What features do you absolutely need: Articulating Screen

What features would be nice to have: Viewfinder

Portability: Would perfer for it to be smaller, but I'm open to pretty much any size

Cameras you're considering: Canon R10, Sony 6400, They seem like good beginner cameras for the price

Cameras you already have: None!

Notes: I have never owned a camera before in my life, I'd like to start persuing this as a hobby.

Posted Sep 29, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC

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