Like Kay said, Canons are great, I've got a Canon Rebel and I love it. But if you're just getting into photography and want something a bit cheaper, how about a Fujifilm?

I've got a Fuji S5500 (kept it as a second camera 'cause the Canon doesnt take videos) and I love it. It's easy to use and takes great pics and good quality videos. The S5500 is a couple of years old now, which means its cheap, and its still a great camera - I'm sure any of the newer models are just as good, if not better.

Hope that helps