Leo Advice from a Pro Your best choice is a used 35 mm. That means that you can remove the lens and replace it with other lenses. You can use this camera as a novice photographer and when you begin to learn more about photography, the camera will be all you need. It will also maintain resale value. That way you get to make a choice of aperture and shutter speed when you take a photograph.
Some situations require manual operation.
For example when the light is behind the subject as in a seashore shot. Be sure that you can see the aperture and shutter speed and light meter through your viewfinder. Then, you don't need to move your camera away from your eye when you make adjustments. Most cameras come with a 50 or 55 mm. If possible invest in a zoom lens that goes from 24 or 28 mm to 70 or 80 mm.