@Rmbennett30,
Thus far John_SD has provided the best advice. Considering this endeavor will be all new investment, there are more reasons to go mirrorless than not.
I'm glad he brought it up, as I had started wring a reply which was similar. While your photography interests lie in between APS-C and full frame, you will get more value by going mirrorless from the start.
Body's come and go, but your lenses are the real investment. Done right, you will have several to move forward with you. Its also good you have the forethought to factor in cards and 1-2 spare batteries into the purchase.
I was going to recommend a refurbished camera from the Canon store as well. You won't go wrong here. I have purchased many refurb products directly from Canon. Each has functioned and worked like new. The only difference is the color of the box they come in. They have the same 1 yr warranty as new gear, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
The R10 is a great starter camera. I was going to suggest going with the RF 18-150 over the 18-45. It will give you a little more versatility. Is it a good lens for wildlife, no, its a bit on the short end. There is no way around this. It will take decent portraits with a little composition. Its also on the lower end of your budget, leaving room for needed extras:
Shop Canon Refurbished EOS R10 RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit |
There is also a body only option. In this scenario, I might go with 1-2 refurbished or used lenses:
Shop Canon Refurbished EOS R10 Body | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
There is another option, the R7, but it is slightly above your budget:
Shop Canon Refurbished EOS R7 RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit |
As I said, your photography interests lie between formats and lenses. There is not a single lens solution. This will however get you into the ring and shooting. This is a great time of year to be buying a camera. I would do it sooner rather than later as refurb deals come and go quickly.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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