>>3807950>My budget I'd say is 1500 but it really depends. the reasoning for the grIII is it's a dedicated camera, better image quality than my phone, and don't have to worry about buying lenses and all the quirks that go along with them yet for my first camera, surely once I'm more learned about photography I'd get into that but I don't like the idea of spending money on lenses that I'd turn around and sell, or aren't really that good to begin with to satisfy a small budget.Well, the point of changing lenses is precisely saving in the long run, because you can get more variety without buying a full new camera. Or you can upgrade the body without losing all what you invested on lenses.
The GR III will give you better image quality than your phone indeed, and better low light performance. But it will add little more than that. With a camera where you can change lenses, or a zoom camera, you'd actually have a lot more than you do now. 28mm is the same as you have in your phone. You'll have the same framing your phone could achieve.
If you're worried about making an investment on something you'll end up selling later, buy used. You'll be able to sell for almost the same price, it's like a free rental. I did that with a D5100 and a 18-55mm kit lens a few years ago. Nowadays lens systems are a bit shaky because there's a lot of new players and it's not too clear where the market is heading, but you could always buy something for under 250 bucks (used) to get an idea of what you want and get accustomed to using a more advanced camera. Look for something with low shutter count,
You can get a Sony a6000 with a 16-50mm lens for about 400 bucks.
I'd buy a DSLR myself but if you want to sell it in the future it may be easier if it's mirrorless.
