4 Beginner cameras for photographers

Dipping your toes into the photography world and getting your first ‘real’ camera?

I know the feeling of having no clue where to start! My first camera was an $80 camera from Goodwill and started my photography career with a Canon Rebel.

You can do a little ‘try before you buy’ by renting camera gear! I’ve done this my whole career whether I needed a backup camera for a wedding or needed to try out a camera I was considering. My favorite sites are borrowlenses.com and lensrental.com.

I found that Sony and Fujifilm cameras didn’t feel good in my hands. The Canon and Nikon felt a lot more natural, but that’s going to vary from person to person!

Here are some of the best cameras for beginner photographers to consider.

Canon EOS Rebel T7

This has been my camera of choice for beginners biased as this is where i started! Has all the features and a great entry-level DSRL!

Rent this bad boy for 7 days for $48! Add on the 50mm 1.2 lens for $58!

Nikon D5600:

One of the more expensive cameras on the list, but that doesn’t come without great specs! This is an amazing entry-level option.

Try out with the Nikon 24-70 2.8

Sony Alpha a6100

A mirrorless option! The perfect camera with all the specs and also a more compact option!

Take this guy for a test spin for the weekend for only $41. Rent with the Sigma 35mm 1.4

Fujifilm X100V

This mirrorless camera boasts a retro design and a 24.2-megapixel sensor. It has easy-to-use controls and is great for beginners interested in experimenting with different photography styles.

Rent for $119 for 7 days!