Shoot for a t3i. Great beginner dslr camera. You can pick up a brand new one for 400 or 600 with accessories.
They have t4i and t5i. A little more costly. But, not worth the extra charge. Dont buy a used camera on craigslist or ebay as it could be damaged and with you not knowing anything about cameras wouldnt be able to tell.
T3i is also used by most beginner-professional videographers so you can record videos or take decent pics.
If its something you like to proceed with you can always upgrade to a canon 5d or 7d.
Go to youtube and search t3i photography and filmed with t3i to test quality.
Also if your a youngin' or someone with a low budget. I dont want to hear you say I cant afford a $600 camera. There are cameras worth $3,000+ and lens worth $5,000+.
You can buy a cheaper camera than the t3i. But, you will quickly outgrow it. Cheers!
This post was edited by Drew_Dat on Mar 20 2015 07:44pm