buying a camera

Hi everyone, I am a newbie , I really want to learn photography. I have a budget of about $550 to purchase a camera. I heard that nikon and canon is good but I do not know which model. I like to take the picture of the lake , forest, moutain and also people. Can you guys give me some advice on buying the camera , thank you ? what about the lense, do I have to buy it too?.

Regards:thumbup:

Well for $550.00 I would have no idea what to recommend that has an interchangeable lens. Have you considered either used or an all in one?