The Nikon D3500 is an affordable and highly recommended ... The Canon EOS Rebel T7 also offers a decent 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens with image stabilization, that’s a good entry-level start.

Both these cameras can be bought new, as can the rugged Pentax KF, while there's plenty of secondhand bargains for discontinued models too, including the Nikon D3500. Grabbing a secondhand bargain ...