Sony FX30
Sony · Film Production. This camera has incredible picture quality at a (relatively) decent price. It's great for beginners.
Price range$$$$
Review
I love filmmaking, which, if you have looked on this site at all, should not be surprising. The FX30 has enabled my dream of making movies unlike anything else, and it is incredible. It is very intuitive, even for myself, who, while not a true beginner, I am no master either. It’s got a ton of compatible products and is a part of a great ecosystem as well.