Beginner Good beginner setup?

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Hi all, I’ve been thinking about getting my first camera and after some research I’m leaning towards getting the Fujifilm xt2 with the xf 18-55 lens. Does this seem like a decent first camera?
 
Yes, but is this new or used?

Different camera formats have different sized sensors the most common changeable lens camera formats seem to be in order of sensor size from smallest to largest, Micro Four Thirds, APS-C and Full Frame, full frame being the equivalent of 35mm film. The Fuji is APS-C. I'd suggest that as an alternative to the APS-C Fuji you also take a look at the Sony A7III which has a full frame (35mm equivalent) sensor.

I suggest this because sometimes people getting into photography start reading up on the kit and end up going through a cycle of buying and selling which of course takes up time and money and if you do go for an APS-C camera at some point you may think "Should I have got a full frame camera?"

Fuji do have a loyal following and you may be perfectly happy with an X-T2 but I do recommend having a look at what else you can get for the same sort of money.

Good luck choosing.
 
Pretty much all recent mirrorless and digital SLR cameras will be great now. If the Fuji appeals then it's not a bad place to start.
 
I had that combo, it was very good but I decided to keep with Canon when they had a mirrorless camera to go with all my existing lenses,
 
Best advice I can give is go to a proper camera shop and get a demo in your hand to see if it suit your needs. Think of the amount you want to spend as well. cameras have different layouts and menu structure worth checking out at the same time. Also take a look at the range of lenses for that camera some have somewhat limited range.
Consider weight as well, holding all day for a day of photography can be tiring
Having had a good few cameras over many years eventually ended up with a micro four thirds Panasonic G9 and added the G9ii. the huge advantage is all MFT lenses from any make will fit any choice of Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Remember one one persons choice of make may well not suit someone else, Yes you can get advice sure, but in the end it is what your happy with, Don't fall into the trap of getting the cheapest then wishing you got one of the same make which has a bigger menu to fit what you actually want. All cameras can be used in auto mode to start with, but soon find out about the other settings you would wish you had bought in the next up in the range
 
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I echo the point on menu structure. My micro four thirds Olympus does nearly all I need it to. But I do find the menu system clunky (I think it may be improved on recent models) and so I fiddle a bit in between shots
 
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