I apologise if these sorts of threads aren't welcome here and/or if you get these questions all the time (and also for the blogpost), but I don't really know where else to ask.
I want to buy a camera and I don't know shit about them.
There's so much choice out there that it gets a little overwhelming, and I already waste too much time on my hobbies, so what would you recommend as a reliable beginner's camera + lens combo? Something that will last me a while even if I get into the hobby, and preferably something common enough that can be easily found used in Europe. I'd also prefer not to have to edit my pictures.
Unless this solely depends on the settings I choose, I want something with good colors that performs well in situations with a lot of contrast when it comes to either colors or lighting. Basically something that will reliably take pictures that realistically portray what I see, even in conditions phone cameras have trouble with.
A link to a trustworthy online source where I could find this information would also be appreciated.