I want to get a camera that I can use mostly for nature pics and graffiti pics out the window of a moving train, and maybe a butt or two (consensually ofc). Yes I know I'm weird. That said I guess I'll need a "fast" one for the train, if that is the correct terminology (I think for shutter speed, yes?) The only other requirement is I will not download programs or apps beyond FOSS, preferably something I can just take the SD card out of and plug it into my laptop (linux anyway, most programs don't like me).
I don't see myself making this my living (and if I do then I can always upgrade) just as a hobby and maybe some side hustle if the opportunity knocks, so I don't need the best camera, but I would rather buy nice not twice (unless I leave "hobbyist" and move to "professional"). That said I was thinking maybe a DSLR would be enough for me (if not, I could be persuaded to mirrorless, just trying to keep costs down)? I've heard good things about the Canon Rebel, idk. I'm not really trying to go over $1k (and even cheaper than that would be even better) especially if I have to then buy a lens or two.
Any recommendations are greatly appreciated, I have no idea what I'm doing lol.
Are the "x-t3" and the "x-t30 II" the same thing? I think I'm actually looking at one of those right now, a hair over budget but bundled with stuff so that's fine, basically a beginner package. The II is the last gen but the III has "ai face detect" or some garbage so I'm out.
The used market in my area seems to be "used at new prices" so far, but I won't be able to see FB until I wrangle an FB user tomorrow, so there's still hope. Otherwise that x-t30 II new is doable.
Edit: Wait I done figured it out, seems they're not. I could get the x-t3 new w/lens for $100 more than the x-t30 w/lens+stuff, so still possible though. The other "stuff" is inconsequential really, but I'd like a lens combo (and assume they at least have one battery by default lol) though.
Edit 2: Maybe used x-t4+lens and batts, will update.
IIRC, my local camera store (who did not have any xt3, xt4, or xt30 in stock and knew I was looking at used) recommended the xt3 over the xt30 unless you prioritize the small size and will mostly just have something like an 18-55 lens on it. Once you are using a zoom lens, the small size of the xt30 becomes mostly meaningless.
Looking into it, I definitely want the t3 or t4 because the t30 doesn't have weatherproofing, which seems like a massive oversight for something that expensive.