Wednesday, 13 January 2010

What kind of camera should I get?

Hello,
I want to get into photography but I don't know much about camera's. I'm a student so I'm on a budget and I don't have very much experience so I'm a beginner as well. what would you suggest?

Best Answer

You can do well with some of the simple pocket-sized point-and-shoot models by Sony, Casio, Canon, etc. Those can be had around $75.00 and up.

Most have some manual controls so you can learn to adjust for your subjects. Most of us all started out with a simple camera. Some of the most awesome images have been made with a simple inexpensive camera. It's all about learning photography and then adding your art to it.

Answer by Mandy on 07 Jan 2010 12:12:02

Getting into photography?

Join a camera club in your city and learn from other people whohave used cameras for a long time.

A camera you might want may be different from the one I want. I use a Fuji FinePix 6.

Depends on your interests - wildlife, scenery, people, macro closeups....

Answer by Hearty on 07 Jan 2010 12:38:27

I would recommend you
Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD
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Answer by Leon on 07 Jan 2010 12:59:48

If you want to get into photography I would recommend get Digital SLR camera. Good model for beginner with affordable price are Nikon D3000 or Canon Rebel XS.
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but if you can't afford those, then point & shoot are your choice.Here are some good model for you
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Answer by PS on 07 Jan 2010 01:11:09

If you are serious about jumping into doing photography then get a DSLR camera, it will cost more it is an investment but it can be well worth it. DSLR cameras have the larger sensor so you get a higher quality image. You can change lenses which can be valuable, by allowing to adjust to different needs.

There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP (MP means mega pixel) will do just fine.

Below, I listed some links where you can look up reviews, see sample images, and decide what camera works best for you. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the "add to cart" button to see the actual price.

Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:

Sony Alpha A230 Digital SLR 10 MP with 18-55mm Lens - $429
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550

Hope this helps. Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images. If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Mark

Answer by Mark on 07 Jan 2010 04:02:06

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