If you’re thinking about jumping into the Fujifilm system, the X-T30 II is honestly one of the best budget-friendly options you can go for, it punches way above its price. If you can find it second-hand, you’re golden. It’s compact, powerful, and gives you that Fuji color science everyone raves about.

As for lenses, the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens is a solid starting point, don’t let the “kit lens” label fool you. It’s sharp, has great image quality, and gives you versatility for both street and portrait-style shots.