Beginner Phetographer - Best Camera?
Mar 29, 2014 23:53:44 #
SaphFire
Loc: Georgia
I am just now starting to do photography and wanted to see what is the best camera to begin with?
I'm just using my hubby's camera right now to get started because that's all I have and it's a Kodak EasyShare ZD8612 IS... Variogon 36mm-432 mm/AF 12X Optical Zoom. (8.1 mp)
I'm just using my hubby's camera right now to get started because that's all I have and it's a Kodak EasyShare ZD8612 IS... Variogon 36mm-432 mm/AF 12X Optical Zoom. (8.1 mp)
Mar 29, 2014 23:57:19 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Welcome to UHH. What is your budget? What are you thinking you might like? Do you know what you want to photograph?
SaphFire wrote:
I am just now starting to do photography and wanted to see what is the best camera to begin with?
I'm just using my hubby's camera right now to get started because that's all I have and it's a Kodak EasyShare ZD8612 IS... Variogon 36mm-432 mm/AF 12X Optical Zoom. (8.1 mp)
I'm just using my hubby's camera right now to get started because that's all I have and it's a Kodak EasyShare ZD8612 IS... Variogon 36mm-432 mm/AF 12X Optical Zoom. (8.1 mp)
Mar 30, 2014 00:01:11 #
SaphFire
Loc: Georgia
Right now as little as possible or if I can continue using the Camera I have now until I can save to get a better one.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
Mar 30, 2014 00:07:56 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
SaphFire wrote:
Right now as little as possible or if I can continue using the Camera I have now until I can save to get a better one.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
I would suggest sticking with what have until you feel it is limiting you. When you know how you feel limited, it will give a direction you will want to go in for a new camera.
Mar 30, 2014 00:11:31 #
SaphFire wrote:
Right now as little as possible or if I can continue using the Camera I have now until I can save to get a better one.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
Check used/refurbished dslr and bridge cameras...You are looking at close to $300 for a dslr used. You can get a decent bridge starting at about the same. I don't have a bridge, but several on here do and I see the Sony SX50 mentioned a lot as well as a few others. I have a nice Sony A230 10.2megapixel dslr with a Sigma 28-80mm zoom for sale for $250 + shipping. PM me if you are interested.
Here's a review of the camera...it's a great camera, it was my first dslr and I loved it. It uses Minolta a-mount lenses which are readily available and reasonably priced. It's a great starter camera.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sony-Alpha-A230_Digital-Camera_review
Mar 30, 2014 00:19:06 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
amehta wrote:
I would suggest sticking with what have until you feel it is limiting you. When you know how you feel limited, it will give a direction you will want to go in for a new camera.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 30, 2014 00:25:07 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
cntry wrote:
You can get a decent bridge starting at about the same. I don't have a bridge, but several on here do and I see the Sony SX50 mentioned a lot as well as a few others.
I'm pretty sure it's a Canon SX50, specifically the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
Some here consider mixing up Canon and Sony a punishable offense, almost as bad as mixing up Canon and Nikon. :lol:
Mar 30, 2014 00:29:18 #
amehta wrote:
I'm pretty sure it's a Canon SX50, specifically the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
Some here consider mixing up Canon and Sony a punishable offense, almost as bad as mixing up Canon and Nikon. :lol:
Some here consider mixing up Canon and Sony a punishable offense, almost as bad as mixing up Canon and Nikon. :lol:
Oops...my bad...you can tell I don't know much about bridge cameras...It only wishes it were a Sony!
:lol: :lol:
Mar 30, 2014 00:35:03 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
cntry wrote:
Oops...my bad...you can tell I don't know much about bridge cameras...It only wishes it were a Sony!
:lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol:
Well played, sir, well played. :-)
Mar 30, 2014 00:40:44 #
Mar 30, 2014 01:06:37 #
CHOLLY wrote:
^^^Sony owners are a SHARP bunch. :D
When you've got the best, there's no reason to look at the rest...
Mar 30, 2014 02:50:13 #
amehta wrote:
I would suggest sticking with what have until you feel it is limiting you. When you know how you feel limited, it will give a direction you will want to go in for a new camera.
Also, when you figure out your budget, go to a local camera store and hold the camera of interest to see how it feels. I've changed my mind a couple of times to get the camera that felt right for me.
Mar 30, 2014 05:41:57 #
Photon56 right on the money . Budget will decide what you will get
new or refurb, used.
Mar 30, 2014 08:00:27 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
The most inexpensive canon or nikon dslr with lens. learn to use it. It will probably serve you for a lifetime. It is not the camera it is the photographer!
SaphFire wrote:
Right now as little as possible or if I can continue using the Camera I have now until I can save to get a better one.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
I want to do more of "on location" photos with people.
Mar 30, 2014 08:31:04 #
If you want to learn photography and do not have much money I would get on eBay and buy (gasp) a film Single Lens Reflex. You can get a whole kit for less than $50. This way you can learn about the exposure triangle. What all the lens settings will do etc. etc. This will all transfer to degitel. Working with a film camera will let you learn the basics and then when you go to a newer camer you can transfer what you know - Dave
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