Canon EOS Rebel G or 2000 (Score 1)

I started out with and still use my EOS Rebel. It's not too basic but not too complex either. $280 tag on it with a load of 400 or 800 speed film and one is set for a while. The fact that third-party lenses can be acquired for decent prices helps also. More often than not, the camera will come with a 35-80mm lens, which is about par for the course in Wally-World high-end deals. Spend a few extra to get an external hot-shoe flash sez I. The basic on-cam one provides only marginal effectiveness.