Recommended cameras for beginners

For example, a camera with strong sports photography capabilities is ideal if you want to use it for sports, both indoors and outdoors, while a camera that can shoot both near and far is useful if you want to use it for school events.

Outdoor sports cameras
・CANON EOS Kiss X10

The CANON EOS Kiss X10 is an easy-to-use model SLR camera for beginners. The excellent autofocus function ensures that you capture those unmissable moments in sports.
This set-up is ideal for outdoor sports photography. In addition to demonstrating its capabilities at sports events and outdoor events, the camera is equipped with a vari-angle LCD monitor, which makes it easy to shoot from low or high positions.

・NIKON D5600

The NIKON D5600 is an excellent first SLR camera: it boasts a high resolution of 24.2 megapixels and, in combination with the SIGMA 100-400 mm lens, can accurately capture all aspects of sports photography.
It is particularly good at capturing distant subjects in motion, allowing you to capture the smallest of details.

For indoor sports
Recommended indoor sports cameras for beginners include,、
・SONY α6000

・Nikon Z50 Telephoto lens set（Z 70-180mm F/2.8）Mirrorless SLR

The SONY α6000 is a compact, lightweight yet high-performance mirrorless SLR camera. It boasts the world’s fastest autofocus, so even fast-moving subjects are reliably captured.

The Nikon Z50 is a lightweight, easy-to-carry mirrorless SLR camera that, in combination with the Z 70-180 mm f/2.8 lens, makes indoor sports photography a breeze and ensures you don’t miss any important moments.
The wide maximum aperture value of the lens allows you to take bright, clear photos even in dark indoor conditions. The Z50’s fast autofocus function also captures fast-moving subjects without missing a beat.

For school events
・CANON EOS Kiss X10

・NIKON D5600 + Tamron 18-400mm

For travel
CANON EOS M100 Lens Kit Mirrorless SLR

The CANON EOS M100 is a lightweight, compact mirrorless SLR camera with a high resolution of 24.2 megapixels for crisp, clear photos that match your travels.
The included lens kit covers wide-angle to telephoto, making it effective in all kinds of situations, including landscapes, buildings and portraits. In addition, the intuitive controls and touchscreen make handling a breeze.
Useful features include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality.

・FUJIFILM X-A5Lens kit Mirrorless SLR

The FUJIFILM X-A5 is a mirrorless SLR camera with a retro design, featuring a 24.2 megapixel high-resolution sensor that allows you to capture beautiful landscapes and other beautiful scenery while travelling.
The included lens kit covers a wide-angle to telephoto range, making it ideal for capturing landscapes and portraits when travelling. The camera body can be operated intuitively and the vari-angle LCD monitor allows you to enjoy shooting at your leisure.
The camera is also equipped with a 4K video recording function, allowing you to preserve your travel memories in high-quality video.

・OLYMPUS PEN E-PL9 14-42mm EZLens kit Mirrorless SLR

The OLYMPUS PEN E-PL9 is a mirrorless SLR camera with a stylish design. The 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit, on the other hand, covers a wide-angle to telephoto range and is ideal for a variety of travel situations.
The PEN E-PL9 is equipped with image stabilisation, so you can take blur-free photos even when shooting hand-held. Furthermore, the intuitive touchscreen and vari-angle LCD monitor make it easy for even beginners to use.