Yeah, I’ll chime in for Canon!
To a beginner choosing their first DSLR, just about any brand is going to be an impressive upgrade. The DSLR by nature is a marvel of technology. It’s when one considers their specific niche in photography that the different brands begin to make a difference. So, if a beginner feels they really want to get into videography with their DSLR, then Canon might be the best choice for them. Nikon is popular for portrait photographers because of it’s smooth integration with flash systems. Mirrorless is popular for travel photography because of it’s portability, so Sony could be the best choice for one who loves to travel.
However, the reason I chose Canon was not because I had any grand dreams for the future or a deep understanding of the specific niche I wanted to get into. I chose Canon simply because my Dad already had some Canon lenses. It didn’t make sense for me to go with another brand and have to buy a whole new set of lenses. So, that was the reason I went with Canon in the beginning.
Since that time, I’ve learned things about Canon that make me recommend Canon to others. First and foremost is ergonomics. Nikon is unbelievably confusing to me. I work with Nikon cameras a lot during workshops, and I still have a very hard time finding the simplest of options. Secondly, I have always felt Canons professional lens lineup has been superior to any other brand when it comes to wildlife and landscape, with affordability being the only limiting factor, not availability.
I’m looking forward to learning more diverse camera systems as the years progress and as opportunity provides. But for now, Canon is the best. 🙂