Nikon or Cannon camera? - 1

Any good camera suggestions? Nothing way too pricey, but good quality.

Nikon L120, its a preety good cameraa

Nikon is a good camera it specialises in taking photos

I find Nikon are more reliable, and consistently produce good quality items. Cannon cameras tend to be more basic, and a bit hit and miss with quality.

Nikon D3100 / Canon Rebel T3, both about $500, with a 18-55mm lens.

You know two manufacturers and can't spell one of them? Now you know why I call them, 'The Idiots' Two.'
Take a look at the answers the 168, 000 other times this question has been asked. Apart from anything else, 'Nothing way too pricey,' for these brands is a synonym for. 'Less camera for more money.'

Since a cannon is something that fires big lead balls, you'd have to buy a Nikon wouldn't you.

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If it's a DSLR type camera you're after… Nikon D3100 seems to be the default popular choice
If it's a bridge camera, or a compact you're after… Neither, get a Fuji
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http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/advanced-compact/
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/bridge/
If you're after a DSLR camera, but can't be bothered choosing / changing lenses, consider the Fuji HS range of Bridge cameras
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/bridge/model/finepix-hs25exr/
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/bridge/model/finepix-hs30exr/

What's your definition of "too pricey"?
A DSLR would give you the best quality. Any DSLR will be better than any cheap compact because it will have a larger sensor.
The cheapest DSLR right now is the D3100 from Amazon at £290: http://www.amazon.co.uk/.../letscook/ and then claim £35 back from Nikon: http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/cashback/default.html which gives a final cost of £255 once you get cour money back.
The cashback is actually in the form of a pre-paid Visa credit card that you can use anywhere that accepts Visa.