Best cameras for beginners
Five brilliant buys for budding photographers, from budget to blow-out
1. Nikon D3500
A top choice for anyone looking to get into photography, the D3500 has a Guide Mode to explain the settings, and huge battery life.
£499 with AF-P DX 18-55 VR lens; cliftoncameras.co.uk
2. Canon EOS 250D DSLR
Canon’s well-built 250D is much smaller than most DSLRs, but it has a moveable screen and a large sensor for impressive photo quality.
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£600, with 18-55mm DC lens; argos.co.uk
3. Panasonic LUMIX G100
Perfect for budding vloggers, the G100 has 4K recording and three microphones to record sound from all angles. It’s also very compact, so is a good one to take on travels.
£680 with LUMIX G Vario 12-32mm f3.5- 5.6 lens; very.co.uk
4. Canon EOS 2000D DSLR
A little more budget-friendly, especially if you already have a lens and just buy the body. This model isn’t fancy – it doesn’t have a touch screen, for example – but it has lots of shooting modes and a 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor.
£420 with 18-55mm DC lens; argos.co.uk
5. Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera
The Z50 is a pricier option, but the toned-down, beginner-friendly version of Nikon’s popular Z6 and Z7 cameras is compact and has a great viewfinder and tilting screen.
from £940, with DX 16-50mm VR lens; jessops.com
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