Cameras
Common cameras with the specs that matter, translated into beginner language. Open one to see which lenses fit and what it's good at.
Canon EOS 700D
A friendly beginner DSLR with a flip-out touchscreen. It takes both EF and EF-S lenses, so cheap and excellent lenses are easy to find.
ISO 100–12,800
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS 90D
A fast, high-resolution DSLR that handles action well while still using affordable EF and EF-S lenses.
ISO 100–25,600
Up to 1/8000s
Canon EOS R10
A light mirrorless body with autofocus that finds and follows eyes on its own — very forgiving for beginners.
ISO 100–32,000
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS R6
A full-frame mirrorless body known for clean low-light images and in-body stabilisation.
ISO 100–102,400
Up to 1/8000s
Nikon D750
A much-loved full-frame DSLR, still a favourite for weddings and events thanks to its low-light quality.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/4000s
Nikon D850
A high-resolution full-frame DSLR built for detail — landscapes, architecture and studio work.
ISO 64–25,600
Up to 1/8000s
Nikon Z50
A small, light mirrorless camera that is easy to carry every day.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/4000s
Nikon Z6 II
A balanced full-frame mirrorless body with in-body stabilisation and clean high-ISO files.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/8000s
Sony A6400
A compact mirrorless camera with autofocus that is famously good at following faces and eyes.
ISO 100–32,000
Up to 1/4000s
Sony A7 III
The full-frame all-rounder: clean low-light files, in-body stabilisation and long battery life.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/8000s
Sony A7 IV
A newer full-frame hybrid body that is equally happy shooting photos and video.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/8000s
Fujifilm X-T30
A small camera with physical dials and colour profiles that look good straight out of the camera.
ISO 160–12,800
Up to 1/4000s
Fujifilm X-T5
A high-resolution Fujifilm body with stabilisation, dials and excellent colours.
ISO 125–12,800
Up to 1/8000s
Canon EOS 2000D
An affordable entry-level DSLR aimed at first-time buyers who want to learn manual settings without spending a lot.
ISO 100–6,400
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS 250D
One of the smallest and lightest DSLRs available, with a flip-out touchscreen that guides beginners through settings.
ISO 100–25,600
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS R50
A tiny, budget-friendly mirrorless camera that inherits Canon's smart autofocus from its larger siblings.
ISO 100–32,000
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS R8
A light, affordable way into full-frame photography with excellent autofocus and low-light performance.
ISO 100–102,400
Up to 1/4000s
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
A well-rounded full-frame body that shoots fast bursts and handles low light with ease.
ISO 100–102,400
Up to 1/8000s
Nikon D3500
A very simple, very affordable DSLR with an excellent in-camera Guide Mode for people learning photography.
ISO 100–25,600
Up to 1/4000s
Nikon D5600
A step up from entry level, with a vari-angle touchscreen that makes awkward angles and selfies easy.
ISO 100–25,600
Up to 1/4000s
Nikon D7500
An enthusiast DSLR that balances fast shooting with excellent image quality, popular for sport and wildlife.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/8000s
Nikon Z fc
A retro-styled mirrorless camera with classic dials on top, combined with modern autofocus underneath.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/4000s
Nikon Z5
The most affordable way into Nikon full frame, with in-body stabilisation and weather sealing.
ISO 100–51,200
Up to 1/8000s
Sony A6100
An affordable mirrorless camera with autofocus that punches well above its price.
ISO 100–32,000
Up to 1/4000s
Sony A6700
Sony's flagship APS-C body, combining fast autofocus, stabilisation and strong video features.
ISO 100–102,400
Up to 1/8000s
Sony ZV-E10
A vlogging-focused mirrorless camera with a fully articulating screen and no viewfinder to keep it simple.
ISO 100–32,000
Up to 1/4000s
Fujifilm X-T30 II
A small, dial-driven camera with a faster processor and a sharper screen than its predecessor.
ISO 160–12,800
Up to 1/4000s
Fujifilm X-S20
A beginner-friendly Fujifilm body with a simplified mode dial and stabilisation built in.
ISO 125–12,800
Up to 1/8000s