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