https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117787#M24599 <P>The Canon Rebel T3i, with a zoom lens in the 17-55mm range. The 18-55 kit lens is OK for a beginner; if you're really serious about it and&nbsp;have a few more&nbsp;$$ lying around, consider springing for the 17-55mm f/2.8.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Read as much about photography as you have time for before you start the class. That way, you'll hit the ground running and get more out of the class.</P> Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:59:22 GMT RobertTheFat 2014-10-04T18:59:22Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117757#M24598 <P>What is a good starter camera for photo classes?</P> Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:07:56 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117757#M24598 dogface 2014-10-04T18:07:56Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117787#M24599 <P>The Canon Rebel T3i, with a zoom lens in the 17-55mm range. The 18-55 kit lens is OK for a beginner; if you're really serious about it and&nbsp;have a few more&nbsp;$$ lying around, consider springing for the 17-55mm f/2.8.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Read as much about photography as you have time for before you start the class. That way, you'll hit the ground running and get more out of the class.</P> Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:59:22 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117787#M24599 RobertTheFat 2014-10-04T18:59:22Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117809#M24600 I couldn't agree more with Robert. Canon has not really changed the sensor in any meaningful way from T3i to t4i to t5i, so it is still pretty current, but it sells at a lower price, so it's a bargain.<BR /><BR />What kind of photography class? How much do you have to spend on it? Sat, 04 Oct 2014 21:22:50 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/cameras/m-p/117809#M24600 ScottyP 2014-10-04T21:22:50Z