Almost any Canon will do him to start with.
I'd recommend buying a second hand one on here - i buy virtually all my photo gear on here and have never been disappointed.
And a couple of decent lenses would be a good start.
The 50mm f1.8 is a cracking lens for a beginner - very sharp and good for indoor work as well.
Also worth bearing in mind is that the new entry level Canons are not compatible with third party flashes - if you ever wanted to use an external flash/speedlight with these, then you'd have to buy a Canon brand....and they can be pricey!!
Also worth bearing in mind is that the new entry level Canons are not compatible with third party flashes - if you ever wanted to use an external flash/speedlight with these, then you'd have to buy a Canon brand....and they can be pricey!!
Is there a source for this?
It’s the first I’ve ever heard, i can see no reason this would be the case.
Please note: this model has limited compatibility with third party flashes and cannot be used with infra-red or radio triggers for flash photography, due to the lack of centre X-Sync pin contact on the hotshoe. Only Canon eTTL external hotshoe-mount flashes can be used.
That’s a bold statement but ‘lack of Centre pin support’ means it’s no use for old fashioned centre pin only flash systems.Here's the section from the Wex website listing for the Canon 4000D....the 2000D is the same.
Granted, it doesn't say you can't use third party flashes in manual, but for a beginner TTL is very handy.
Link to the page at Wex:
https://www.wexphotovideo.com/canon-eos-4000d-digital-slr-camera-body-1655054/
That’s a bold statement but ‘lack of Centre pin support’ means it’s no use for old fashioned centre pin only flash systems.
How do they work in practice with flash systems designed for ETTL II? Given that is the Canon standard, and what all modern 3rd party systems are built to.
Edit to add...
Don’t get me wrong, I hate ‘beginner cameras’ as they’re actually not ‘helpful’ to a beginner, they’re just marketed to appeal to people who will then be sucked into an upgrade.
An older better S/h camera makes much more sense on every practical level. But I understand some people prefer to buy new.
NO NO NOAlmost any Canon will do him to start with.
I'd recommend buying a second hand one on here - i buy virtually all my photo gear on here and have never been disappointed.
And a couple of decent lenses would be a good start.
The 50mm f1.8 is a cracking lens for a beginner - very sharp and good for indoor work as well.
Not true
However, If it's definitely a Canon you're after, then as much as I hate to admit it (being a Canon shooter myself), the new entry level Canon cameras (the 4000D and the 2000D) are not terrifically good - very cheap, plasticky and low on features. As above, you'll get way much more for your money if you buy a decent, low shutter count, higher range model, where ever you buy from.
Also worth bearing in mind is that the new entry level Canons are not compatible with third party flashes - if you ever wanted to use an external flash/speedlight with these, then you'd have to buy a Canon brand....and they can be pricey!!
Here's an example from WexPhotoVideo....just for your information:
https://www.wexphotovideo.com/canon-eos-60d-digital-slr-camera-body-used-1682857/ - £297 (condition 9- / shutter count 11,500)
The Canon 60D is a very decent all-rounder, well built, with a good set of features.
With the change, you could get a new 50mm f1.8 - as Peter says, it's a great, versatile standard prime - the newer STM (Wex link) versions could be had for around £120 these days....maybe less if you shop around.
Good luck
NO NO NO
The 50mm equals a short(80mm) tele on canon apsc. Absolutely not and everyday one lens solution. For a beginner a 24-35mm is more suitable.
And why specifically Canon? If you think good primes Nikon has a number of good f/1,8 ones in the 20-85 mm Range.
Sorry but positive as all that is it wont make up for the narrow FOV which is great for portraits but requires a lot of distance/large rooms if you want more in the frame.Because for sharpness and value the 50mm f1.8 has absolutely no equal - totally sharp from f2.8 - easily equivalent to L glass.
And a great walkaround lens is, IMO, the 28-135mm IS USM.
Sorry but positive as all that is it wont make up for the narrow FOV which is great for portraits but requires a lot of distance/large rooms if you want more in the frame.
Seems you like longer focallengths than average.