What camera should I start with
Mar 29, 2017 06:04:14 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
lxix01 wrote:
I'm a beginner and am looking for my first DSLR. I... (show quote)
Nikon Canon are all good choices but remember that once you start you are locked into a system. Pretty much, anyway. Just remember that the more you spend the more bells and whistles you get. But many still choose to use manual only and all of this other stuff becomes moot.
Mar 29, 2017 06:11:58 #
machia
Loc: NJ
machia wrote:
In my opinion the Canon T7i would be an excellent choice and if you can afford it buy one with an 18-135mm lens , not the 18-55mm . I say this because the 18-135mm gives you obviously a larger focal range which will help with composition . But if your budget doesn't allow it , the 18-55mm is a fine lens too .
I learned years ago with a fixed prime lens of 58mm , so the zooms are a luxury , but they are great lenses if you can afford them . Good luck .
I learned years ago with a fixed prime lens of 58mm , so the zooms are a luxury , but they are great lenses if you can afford them . Good luck .
And by the way an adapter allows me to use all my old MINOLTA /ROKKOR lenses on my Canon T5i .
The rebel series is a very easy camera system to learn as well .
I may upgrade soon to the T7s , not the T7i . Read about the two of them and compare . Again , good luck to you !
Mar 29, 2017 07:13:58 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
robertjerl wrote:
first - revealed - I am a Canon user. br The Canon... (show quote)
You are not locked into the camera brands lenses. There are many third party lenses such as Tamron, Sigma and Tokina just to name a few.
Mar 29, 2017 07:31:43 #
You can't go wrong with the new T7i or the new 77D, both are awesome cameras that you can use for years and years. And as stated earlier -- for try to get the 18-135 lens - you will like that so much more than the 18-55.
Also - go to the canon website and check out the refurbished DSLR page. They have the most amazing deals!!! The cameras come with a warranty and they look like new. They always have fantastic bundles.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras#facet:&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&
Also - go to the canon website and check out the refurbished DSLR page. They have the most amazing deals!!! The cameras come with a warranty and they look like new. They always have fantastic bundles.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras#facet:&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&
Mar 29, 2017 07:56:36 #
I started with the Nikon D40 back in 2002. It came with a kit lens 18-55. I learned everything about it and used it until two years ago when I upgraded to a Nikon D7000, which was a big step up for me. I do interior/architectural shooting for real estate agencies and use this camera with a Nikon 10-24 ( wide lens ). I added a Nikon D750 ( full frame ) to my arsenal this past year and currently testing the new Sigma 12-24 f4 Art lens to use with it.
If I had to do it all over again I would start with a D7001 or D7002. They have advanced features and easy to use once you get past the learning curve. Good luck and happy shooting!!
If I had to do it all over again I would start with a D7001 or D7002. They have advanced features and easy to use once you get past the learning curve. Good luck and happy shooting!!
Mar 29, 2017 08:20:08 #
Cape Codder
Loc: Cape Cod
I have had a Canon 3ti for several years and still love using it. You can either look through the viewfinder or use the screen which is articulated (folds out and can be used in many positions) so I am sure that the 7ti will do all of those things and more. I usually shoot in aperture mode and shoot landscapes, people and close ups. I keep the Tamron 18-300 on it.
Mar 29, 2017 08:21:58 #
Do you still have any of those Minolta lenses? If so consider a mirrorless camera, like an A6000/6300/6500, Em10ii or Em5ii, or Gx85 to adapt those lenses to. All those cameras have focus peaking which makes manually focusing those old lenses quite easy.
Mar 29, 2017 08:30:40 #
Purchase a used camera. It can take as good a picture as a new one, but cost considerably less. Get a 50mm lens and practice with that instead of playing zoom with a long zoom lens. You will learn more.
Mar 29, 2017 08:30:44 #
lxix01 wrote:
I'm a beginner and am looking for my first DSLR. I... (show quote)
You will get everyone's personal opinion. Hopefully, you have a camera store near you so you can handle the cameras and fin out which on feels best in YOUR hands
Mar 29, 2017 08:32:46 #
lxix01 wrote:
I'm a beginner and am looking for my first DSLR. I... (show quote)
I am a Nikon dslr user but have no qualms with most any brand. They all are pretty darn good.
If I were like you just starting into the digital camera market in this age I'd check into the mirrorless systems. They are improving so so fast.
And particularly with your budget I'd look at the Fuji line of mirrorless. The X-T20 gives you a ton of abilities and costs $899 w/o a lens. With the kit lens 18-55 it's like $1299. That Fuji kit lens will be much better that the other kit lenses you get from other companies.
This is just a suggestion because of the direction the camera systems seem to be heading. Canon has also just come out with a nice mirrorless the M5 or something like that not sure . But do some reading on these also before deciding on a dslr. Not trying to steer you away just a suggestion. I shoot Nikon DSLRs but see how Fujis and some of the other mirrorless systems are coming along . There is advantages to both systems depending on what you want.
Mar 29, 2017 08:37:05 #
Gpa-15
Loc: Tinton Falls, NJ
lxix01 wrote:
I'm a beginner and am looking for my first DSLR. I... (show quote)
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Hi 'lxix01'... You can NOW buy the BEST 'learning' camera; and for under $500: the 'Sony NEX-7'.!!!!
Mar 29, 2017 08:39:24 #
Canon = Nikon. My first DSLR was a Canon Digital Rebel and when I upgraded last spring, I went with the Nikon D5500 which is the T7i equivalent. The only thing I'd warn you about, is that the package deals have a lot of things you'll never use like telephoto extenders and such. I purchased a package with an 18 - 55mm and a 55 - 300 mm lens figuring I wanted both a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens with a good reach. As it turns out, I'm sick of constantly changing lenses and I'm going to purchase a good "all around" lens with about an 18 - 200 mm reach. I would highly suggest you purchase a body and a good "walk around" lens separately and ignore the package deals. There's also a huge controversy over buying an American made (with warranty) product versus a "grey market" product that offers a lower price but lacks an American warranty. Purists will tell you professionals will only "go American" while others will tell you grey market is the exact same product but is being discriminated against by American manufacturers. I've purchased both...and both worked equally well although I never needed any sort of repair on them.
Mar 29, 2017 08:44:53 #
Gpa-15 wrote:
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Hi 'lxix01'... You can NOW buy the BEST 'learning' camera; and for under $500: the 'Sony NEX-7'.!!!!
Hi 'lxix01'... You can NOW buy the BEST 'learning' camera; and for under $500: the 'Sony NEX-7'.!!!!
Maybe back in March 2012, when that was first released...The A6000 has surpassed it...and you get a electronic viewfinder.
Mar 29, 2017 08:45:14 #
I am a Canon shooter for no other reason than it fits my hands better. As above thats the single best factor to consider. The brand doesn't matter as a pro with a Brownie will make better pictures than a hack with a 1DX.
Mar 29, 2017 08:45:14 #
I am a Canon shooter for no other reason than it fits my hands better. As above thats the single best factor to consider. The brand doesn't matter as a pro with a Brownie will make better pictures than a hack with a 1DX.
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