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whats the best camera for a beginner?
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i am a beginner in photography and was wondering what the best camera for me would be-i would like a dslr and one i could maybe use as i get better at photography also?!
thanks! :DFirst question, is whats your budget like ? :)
Next would be, what sort of photography are you into ? This is important to know as the type of photography you’re interested in
will help decide what lense(s) you’ll want to take a look at…well my parents are buying it for me so im not sure but i dont think it matters that much!:Dand i love taking pictures of anything really!!!:D :P
If were in the lucky position that you are in Becky I would take myself
off to a good camera shop and get them to show you a range of different
cameras, hold them, feel how they “fit” into your hand are all the buttons
and dials within easy reach of your fingers, you will find some feel more
comfortable than others, they can all vary quite a lot in terms of weight
which is important as once you choose one it is going to spend a lot of time
in your hands and you dont want to get arms like a gorilla :) The choice
can seem bewildering but take your time and choose right.I second shutterbug’s opinion, but I would offer you some specific advice as well – for a beginner, the entry-level DSLRs are more than sufficient. Don’t consider buying the more expensive models right off the bat, instead consider buying yourself a good tripod (essential if you’re interested in landscape or architectural photography in particular). Most entry-level cameras come with an inexpensive kit lens which will also be sufficient to get you started.
As you gain in experience and skill you’ll find yourself wanting to upgrade lenses and camera bodies – but take your time. 95% of the quality of your photography comes from your own skill – the last 5% comes from upgraded equipment.
I would recommend dealing with either Canon or Nikon. I know I’ll get some people upset with this, but the fact is that they have the lion’s share of the market. That means if you want to upgrade later on with second hand gear, there’s plenty of it out there. If you’re out with people on a shoot, they will likely be using one or the other of those brands, so you have a chance to try their gear on your camera as well.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Petersony is good camera but your heart will broken trying to get lenses or repairs stick with canon or nikon
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