Reddit mentions of Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens (Black)

I use Canon because I had access to Canon lenses when I first started shooting cars, but Nikon also makes great cameras.

Right now a Canon T6 with an 18-55mm lens is $450. Add a 50mm f/1.8 and you can have a lot of fun shooting cars.

Canon Eos Rebel T6
https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-T6-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B01CO2JPYS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2KUFKKREIMHTC&keywords=canon+eos+rebel+t6&qid=1555974630&s=gateway&sprefix=canon+eos+rebel+t%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-4

Very affordable for what it does. Has a bunch of stuff you can play with.

Thanks!

Was shot on a Canon EOS Rebel T6 body, using a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX lens : )

No problem! I understand you have a tight budget, but I shoot with a Rebel T6 and got it for $300 with a basic lens and it gets the job done. If you're taking pictures you like with an iphone then keep with that but DSLRs are a lot more affordable nowadays and there are some good deals on starter bundles at places like Target and Best Buy (especially on Black Friday).

A camera body will allow you a lot more flexibility with your photos as well since you can adjust every setting.

Overall I like your pictures and they can only get better, keep it up!

Amazon(+ grip)has them for cheaper, but if you know this one is of superior quality and has been taken care it may be worth it. Seems a slightly overpriced for a camera made in 2008, unless they throw in a lens. (and TBH the 4gb card is not worth much and sync cables, charger, battery are standard).

Unless you need the weather sealing of the 50D (i.e. heavy rain/snow/sand) you can go with something like a NEW T6 and get a lens or a NEW Nikon D3400 with lens

edit: I also want to point out while the stock lenses are good for most environments you might also want to save/get some additional lenses (used lenses are a great option).

Is your moon criteria because you want to be able to zoom really far or that you feel only decent cameras can do that? I ask because if you don't need a long reach you could put more money toward a better camera/lens that's shorter.

If you don't need long reach and want a small camera a used RX100 will give you great quality for stills and video for under $400. You mention travel so I think for walking around it's great. It's a fixed lens though so you can't get more out of it down the line.

If you're thinking of it more like an investment and you'll grow into it over time you'll probably want to go with an ILC (interchangeable lens camera). Mirrorless will be smaller DSLR will be bigger. Just know that you're buying into a whole ecosystem because because lenses aren't swapable between brands. There are adapters but generally you lose things like auto focus unless you pay big bucks for an adapter.

For DSLR a used Nikon D3300 or Canon T6 is under $400. For mirrorless a used Sony a5000. There's also the micro 4/3's mirrorless systems but someone else would have to chime in for recommendations as I have no experience w/ them.

I should note that all my specific recommendations don't have a ton of reach (can't get far subjects). But what you save on that gets you incredible quality if you take the time to learn. Also w/ the ILC cameras you could get a telephoto lens in the future. You could get a cheaper body and get a kit that has 2 lenses one of which is a telephoto - used Nikon D3100 Kit or used Canon T5 kit for right at $400. You have to swap lens to go long. If you really want that zoom for cheaper or smaller overall size probably look at choices in this article.

That said if you're going to stay on auto mode all the time my recommendations are probably not worth the price premium since you won't get the most out of it. Save some bucks and get a point and shoot that's easier to travel with and you're more likely to take out and use. I will say the quality gap between camera phones and point and shoots is pretty minimal these days. You probably need to spend $300-$400 for the significant jump in quality.

Or the t6 for 470 Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens (Black) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01CO2JPYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0P5nyb60ZYRM7

so many choices.

Edit: bought this one

Thanks for the thoughts MinkOWar! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the options. The more I look the more I think that an optical viewfinder is also a must as this will likely be used in very sunny environments. I wish I could find something just like the Sony Alpha a5000 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNJWU3G) with one. Considering the Olympus OM-D E-M10 maybe if I can find one? Looks a bit bulkier though, and my bigger issue then is how to pick an intro lens with it?

EDIT:

Maybe the Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B01CO2JPYS) would be a decent choice? Don't love the look of it but that's getting picky.

If you're looking to buy new, you can take long exposure photos with any entry level DSLR. The Nikon D3400 or Canon EOS Rebel T6 are both great starting points (I pesonally like the Nikon a bit more). They usually run $450 - $600 dollars depending on the lenses they come with. They both have good ISO ranges (ISO is the sensitivity of the sensor to light) which means you would be able to take long exposures of things like stars or see detail in very dark places.

If those are out of your price range than I would look at used DSLR's like the Nikon D3300 or D3200. They aren't gonna handle low light quite as well as the newer cameras, and high ISO images will be noisier, but they will still easily take long exposures. And really any DSLR made in the last 8 years will be able to take long exposures. If you are trying to take long exposures of things like car trails one of those would work fine. If you are trying to take photos of things like stars I would try to get a newer DSLR.

My birthday is not too far off. If I can lose 30 pounds by the actual day I'll be so proud of myself. So far it's only been five pounds that I may or may not have gained back over the past weekend. So far I'm starting to watch my carb and sugar intake. I was trying on my summer dresses from years past and noticed that one fits a little loose than it has previously.

As for work, still working on gaining more responsibility. Weird to say that it's almost been a year since starting. Time has certainly flown.

As soon as I obtain the money I'll work on getting the camera. I've narrowed it down to a Canon or a Nikon. Kind of leaning towards the Canon. I liked the weight of it, but the Nikon has ultra-clear images.

So ive always wanted to get into photography since i was like, 9. 7 years, 2 jobs later, and ive decided its time to purchase my first "camera."

My budget is 600$(maybe 10-50$+) ive looked at two cameras so far but i dont know which is better, what to look for, ect. If someone could help me and give me a few more cameras to choose from(with some explanation) it would be very appreciated!

cameras i was looking at:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B00IB1BTWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_sims?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO2JPYS/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_samsungu_mdi?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=00Z9QT022HA512HQ191F&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=8afab454-36e6-4b02-aaa4-2e52dcb0c416&pf_rd_i=14725218011