I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 13 years, which has given me a front row seat for the DSLR to mirrorless transition, the smartphone camera revolution, and the mainstream adoption of ...

My first “big girl” camera was a DSLR. Making the transition is easier by using a good beginner model with a brand like Canon ... learning to operate manual settings, to an advanced photographer.

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One PS editor tested the Canon EOS Rebel T7 camera and loves how simple it is to use for beginners, making it a great gift — read her review here.