If your after a digital and not interested in any form of selling, something with about 10-12 megapixels: Canon EOS 500D + 18 - 51 f3.5/5.6 about £580. Film cameras aren't so easy, if you don't mind using a tripod, the Shen Hao 5x4 is an excellent entry into large format, about £500. Look on ebay for 35mm or medium format cameras, you can often get a kits for about £200.
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