Q&A: What is the best camera for a beginner interested in photography?
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Question by ihgirl_2005: What is the best camera for a beginner interested in photography?
I am interested in Photography/Journalism.
I’m on my school’s yearbook staff and I love pictures and photography. I’ve done little photography here and there.
What camera would you reccomend for a beginner? What is a good place to buy the camera you recommend at? Thanks for your answers.
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Answer by alitaceres
I got my first camera at a pawnshop…It was heavy, but had all the basic features for taking great 35 mm photos. When I got my first “new” camera I was pretty amazed at how light the cameras have gotten…I really recommend a Nikon (they have a new one that is supposed to be really great for beginners and easy to use) or a Canon. Both of those brands can be purchased at wal-mart, and a decent camera will run you $ 100-250. Remember that it isn’t the camera, but the person taking the photo, that makes the picture a great one.
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The Canon PowerShot S5IS is an excellent camera, beginner to amateur. Why stop with beginner?
It also comes with a built in digital telephoto lens.
It is also a handsome looking camera. Check it out on line at canon.com. If you can’t find a dealer in your area Dell sells that camera.
“Have lots of fun.”
a decent dslr like the canon rebel series.
since the xsi just hit shelves you can get a good deal on the older xti model. the kit lens isnt all that good but will do until you can get a better one.
Look for a good used Nikon or Canon 35 mm SLR on craigslist in a city near you. They cost between $ 100 and $ 200 with a good lens.
Using craigslist, you get to hold the camera in you hand and check it out (and maybe bring a photographer friend who can check it out for obvious problems) before you hand over your money … and there is not shipping costs either
If you are interested in the genre of photojournalism then I highly recommend a rangefinder. Perhaps a Leica M3 or an Argus C3.
The Leica rangefinders are famous in journalism circles. All manual, bulletproof, basic camera.
The M3 and C3 can be found on eBay for about $ 400 and $ 20 respectively.
Good luck and have fun….
I am a professional photographer. The best camera for you really depends a lot on your budget. If it’s very low initially, look for a compact camera that offers full manual controls. The Canon G9 offers manual controls and the best user interface I’ve ever seen on a compact camera. It also takes stunning photos and even offers a flash hot-shoe. ~ $ 500
Next up are the entry level DSLRs. I’d skip the bottom rung like the Nikon D40′s – everybody I know who has purchased one upgraded to a D80 or better within a year.
If you’re interested in pursuing photography as a career, you’ll want to stick to either Nikon or Canon DSLRs, because they are the only two systems widely available for rent and service in just about any civilized corner of the globe. You’ll find it’s difficult or impossible to find local stores and service centers that carry Pentax or Olympus components.
There is one thing common btw a photographer and a journalist. Both carry an SLR camera. SLR because, the shutter speed is so fast, that it can take pictures within fraction of seconds… even faster than a blink of an eye..
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when i started shooting using a dslr, i had Nikon D40. I think it’s the best digital camera for beginners. It’s very easy to use and affordable too.
I would not recommend a dSLR right away, it doesn’t sound like you need it. Also, it’s way too much money for something you don’t need.
Why don’t you try an advanced point and shoot? You can get RAW capability, a lower price, and see if you really like photography enough to move on to a dSLR. Plus, it will take really good pictures for your yearbook.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8613/Digital_Cameras_Advanced_Point_Shoot_Digital_Cameras.html