Mb22346 wrote:
I am looking to buy a camera and I wanted to know three things first of all. What brand would you buy?
Second, what type would you buy i.e. mirror less or DSLR
And finally, would you ever buy a camera that has been refurbished?
Ohhhh sheeeeeeiiittt !!!! here we gooooo, WELCOME TO THE UHH FAMILY,
Yup welcome aboard, you are in the right place.
After some time here you will see why I wrote the first line above.
So far you got some very good advice.
Me ? I am a cheap ass. I have bought used mostly. I have bought a new Sony point'n shooter.s Canon point'n shooters, worked fine for me.
First DSLR was a Nikon N80 film and then a D200 USED for 140 bucks and loved it. I now have a used D300s, bought for under 200 bucks from one of reputable big guys, can't remember which one. A used Panasonic bridge camera Lumix FZ300. All work great and can do everything for me.
Oh boy, PLEASE don't let people advise you how to spend your money, OK.
I am left handed mostly, So Nikon fit my hands better BUT !!!! some models of Canon and others feel better and some Nikons don't. IF IF IF you can go to a store and handle some this is a big help as others have said.
If you are new photography, do not spend a lot of money. Used or refurb are the best options because this can get expensive.
You question is an open one and doing this online limits us to opinions and comments but so many here have so much good advice to offer but ONLY YOU can decide what works best for you.
Good fortune and welcome to show.
Bruce.