What kind of camera should I buy for photography class?

It is recommended to buy some low-end SLR or some flagship machine with more manual functions.

SLR can buy Canon EOS.

1000D set is about 3500 yuan, parallel imports are cheaper, and one lens is enough for your grade. You can buy a better lens or use Quan Huafu SLR directly in the future. (Nikon D40 and D60 are not recommended, because only those lenses with focus motors can use autofocus. )

Flagship machine can consider Ricoh GX200 or Canon G 10.

G9, Nikon P6000 and Panasonic LX3 may not be suitable for you. In addition to licensed products, these products are above 3000, and parallel imports are below 3000.