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Sep 2, 2015 08:49:06 #
JeanNate wrote:
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Digital Cameras are hitec. For that reason they are advancing at a fantastic rate of knots. Therefore what suits you today probably won't suit you tomorrow - it's not just down to outgrowing your purchase.
There are two areas of photography which will dominate soon - Mirrorless/EVFs and Superzooms. The only thing holding back Superzooms is the impact on lens manufacturers and retailers.
However - with the fantastic advances in that area - non-interchangeable lens cameras are often used as back-ups by Pro photographers.
Prime lenses (non-zooms) will soon be the main reason for
having an interchangeable lens camera. Real top-end stuff.
So - start in the advancing market - Sony intend (and will) become #1 soon enough. Followed by Panasonic. It's about moving with the times. So do not limit your search to Nikanon. Take a lot of time - that's half the fun. Del
Sep 2, 2015 08:50:40 #
Ranjan
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JeanNate wrote:
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Though this may involve some effort and cost, please explore the possibility of borrowing and/or renting a few cameras -- one at a time -- and using them for a few days each. Soon you will know in an informed manner which one.
Reading the reviews and personal recommendations helps a bit but making a purchase decision solely based on those can be a dicey proposition. ;-)
Sep 2, 2015 09:00:15 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
Everyone has advice but remember you get what you pay for and you are paying nothing!
Sure you want to use the advice you are getting?
If you have a local camera club go to a meeting and sit with someone you think you can trust.
Sure you want to use the advice you are getting?
If you have a local camera club go to a meeting and sit with someone you think you can trust.
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Sep 2, 2015 09:06:21 #
Hi and welcome,
You don't need a course in photography, but a basic understanding of settings and what they do and sensor sizes would benefit you greatly. You Tube has lots of instructional videos, especially Adorama TV. The book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson was also an invaluable resource.
It had been said many times on this forum to go to a camera store and handle one before buying. The size of your hands may make a difference in what you choose.
All that being said, I purchased my first DSLR about 6 years ago. I shot film with a Canon so went with the Canon Rebel T2i. Their newest model in that line I think is the T6i. I love that camera and still use it. I recently purchased the CAnon 70D and love it even more. Budget was a major consideration for me.
If it is not for you, then research Full Frame cameras and happy hunting.
Rebecca
You don't need a course in photography, but a basic understanding of settings and what they do and sensor sizes would benefit you greatly. You Tube has lots of instructional videos, especially Adorama TV. The book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson was also an invaluable resource.
It had been said many times on this forum to go to a camera store and handle one before buying. The size of your hands may make a difference in what you choose.
All that being said, I purchased my first DSLR about 6 years ago. I shot film with a Canon so went with the Canon Rebel T2i. Their newest model in that line I think is the T6i. I love that camera and still use it. I recently purchased the CAnon 70D and love it even more. Budget was a major consideration for me.
If it is not for you, then research Full Frame cameras and happy hunting.
Rebecca
Sep 2, 2015 09:13:08 #
Either Canon or Nikon are great photographic systems. I personally use Canon and love them. I have 3 dSLRs. One my wife uses more as a point and shoot though. I have a 40D and a T5i and they are both great cameras. My son has taken over my 40D, not sure if I'm getting it back.
Depending on what you want to spend, you may want to look at the Canon T6i. You can get them at a reasonable price and are really nice. Also if you decide photography isn't for you, you can sell it and not lose too much if anything.
I use a Sigma 18-250mm lens as my walk around lens and love the images I get.
I'm getting up there in age and the weight of the camera on a day out plays a role in my decisions on equipment now, the T5i is light enough, I can do everything I want to do with it (I don't use the video on it though, at least not yet). Great IQ / light enough to take with me / priced right also. 45 years ago when I started making exposures I would have carried around an anvil it if took good pictures.
Nikon also has some really nice equipment but as I don't know that much about them I'll leave that to my fellow photographers.
Depending on what you want to spend, you may want to look at the Canon T6i. You can get them at a reasonable price and are really nice. Also if you decide photography isn't for you, you can sell it and not lose too much if anything.
I use a Sigma 18-250mm lens as my walk around lens and love the images I get.
I'm getting up there in age and the weight of the camera on a day out plays a role in my decisions on equipment now, the T5i is light enough, I can do everything I want to do with it (I don't use the video on it though, at least not yet). Great IQ / light enough to take with me / priced right also. 45 years ago when I started making exposures I would have carried around an anvil it if took good pictures.
Nikon also has some really nice equipment but as I don't know that much about them I'll leave that to my fellow photographers.
Sep 2, 2015 09:16:32 #
JeanNate wrote:
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Welcome to UHH, JeanNate. i'm not a pro, but I love digital technology. The responses so far have been right on and all good advice. When I venture into new technology, I use Internet comparisons and reviews extensively (e.g.. "Compare Nikon D750 to Canon 7d"). The pros and cons will often highlight features that you may or may not find interesting. I often find camera reviewers also offer comprehensive tutorials on digital photographic topics. Just doing comparisons and reviews could end up being the best learning experience you could find. In my case, I have extensive Canon equipment but have recently switched over to Nikon. I'm enjoying the differences and newfound quality. Best of luck and good shooting. You may be new to digital photography, but I sense you are not at all new to photography.
Sep 2, 2015 09:48:26 #
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Sep 2, 2015 10:39:21 #
Delderby wrote:
So - start in the advancing market - Sony intend (and will) become #1 soon enough. Followed by Panasonic. It's about moving with the times. So do not limit your search to Nikanon. Take a lot of time - that's half the fun. Del
So - start in the advancing market - Sony intend (and will) become #1 soon enough. Followed by Panasonic. It's about moving with the times. So do not limit your search to Nikanon. Take a lot of time - that's half the fun. Del
:lol: :lol: Del, got those big crystal balls working in overdrive do we ?!?!
Hey Del, while your rubbing them, could you please tell me in which century I will finally become a millionaire?!?!?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
Sep 2, 2015 10:45:23 #
SharpShooter wrote:
:lol: :lol: Del, got those big crystal balls working in overdrive do we ?!?!
Hey Del, while your rubbing them, could you please tell me in which century I will finally become a millionaire?!?!?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
Hey Del, while your rubbing them, could you please tell me in which century I will finally become a millionaire?!?!?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
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Sep 2, 2015 10:58:52 #
I wondered how long it would take for someone to suggest the same system they use too.
When I started out I chose Canon because at the time, Canon seemed to be slightly less money than Nikon. Now it's the other way around. A few years into my photography hobby, I almost switched to Nikon because Canon was taking too long to catch up to Nikon with technology and new lenses that were rumored to be released soon. Eventually they started selling those lenses and all is good now. But I came close to switching.
It really doesn't matter what brand you choose because if you really like photography, you'll wind up with a new camera body in about a year anyways. If you shoot once in a while and only want to capture ordinary snapshots of vacations or other adventures you want to remember, then you might keep the camera body much longer. But if you discover that you love a certain style of photography more than another, then you'll want equipment that can make the most of that style. i.e. portraits, landscapes, macro, sports, wildlife, forensics, underwater, night or low light, etc.
So just pick a camera with one or two lenses and start shooting. I wouldn't spend a lot, just pick one that has everything you need to start. You'll probably want better stuff later if you decide you love photography. If you don't love it, then you'll have better equipment than you did before and better than other people using their cell phones or point and shoot cameras.
When I started out I chose Canon because at the time, Canon seemed to be slightly less money than Nikon. Now it's the other way around. A few years into my photography hobby, I almost switched to Nikon because Canon was taking too long to catch up to Nikon with technology and new lenses that were rumored to be released soon. Eventually they started selling those lenses and all is good now. But I came close to switching.
It really doesn't matter what brand you choose because if you really like photography, you'll wind up with a new camera body in about a year anyways. If you shoot once in a while and only want to capture ordinary snapshots of vacations or other adventures you want to remember, then you might keep the camera body much longer. But if you discover that you love a certain style of photography more than another, then you'll want equipment that can make the most of that style. i.e. portraits, landscapes, macro, sports, wildlife, forensics, underwater, night or low light, etc.
So just pick a camera with one or two lenses and start shooting. I wouldn't spend a lot, just pick one that has everything you need to start. You'll probably want better stuff later if you decide you love photography. If you don't love it, then you'll have better equipment than you did before and better than other people using their cell phones or point and shoot cameras.
Sep 2, 2015 11:00:34 #
You might want to think about a comprehensive refurb camera "Bundle" from Adorama or other. A camera body, a couple of zooms, sdhc card, spare battery, case, tripod etc. Good deals with extended guarantee available frequently. Do a little research on line to home in on your choices -- take advantage of the Experts that the big camera sellers have on line. When you get your camera do the basic setup with the instructions and start shooting -- as you work things through, spend a lot of time with the camera and the manual -- solving problems and learning capabilities. As to brands -- well, do you prefer blondes, brunettes of redheads?
Sep 2, 2015 11:22:00 #
Sep 2, 2015 11:28:30 #
We'll in lieu of the OP not responding back to budget, and looking for a middle of the road camera, my suggestions would be:
EM10ii with 14-150 and a fast prime or two like the 25 1.8 or 45 1.8
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4887393042/bang-for-the-buck-olympus-om-d-e-m10-ii-review
Or
A6000 with 16-50 and 55-210. A fast prime wouldn't hurt either.
Or
skip the DSLR concept and get a Sony Rx-10 or Panasonic FZ1000
EM10ii with 14-150 and a fast prime or two like the 25 1.8 or 45 1.8
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4887393042/bang-for-the-buck-olympus-om-d-e-m10-ii-review
Or
A6000 with 16-50 and 55-210. A fast prime wouldn't hurt either.
Or
skip the DSLR concept and get a Sony Rx-10 or Panasonic FZ1000
Sep 2, 2015 11:28:57 #
JeanNate wrote:
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The Nikon D5300 is the deal. It has most professional features plus some (e.g. WiFi and GPS and articulated LCD). You can get Nikon refurbished (better than new) for about $500. It also has beginner modes for you to start with.
You can also buy the standard kit lenses used or refurbished. The 18-55 is the standard you will use the most. For a little more you can get the 18-140. From there on as you determine what you like to shoot most the Sky is the limit.
A big advantage of Nikon is that most old lenses fit and work with their new cameras. Not so much with Canon. Some of the older Nikon lenses will not autofocus with the D5300 but otherwise work.
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