Advice on first DSLR
Dec 22, 2014 12:04:08 #
Hi there from sunny Orlando....I have just enrolled in a beginners photography course which requires a DSLR camera..all my life I have used point and shoot cameras such as the canon sure shot
Any suggestions for a non-techie excited newbie? Thanks in advance, Hodo
Any suggestions for a non-techie excited newbie? Thanks in advance, Hodo
Dec 22, 2014 12:08:42 #
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Dec 22, 2014 12:12:44 #
Try before you buy, go handle one , if it doesn't fit it won't get used, my choice would be Canon T5i, have a T1i and a T4i and love them and they fit my hands well, Bob.
Dec 22, 2014 12:12:51 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
Hi from sunny San Diego. I just made the switch from a point and shoot to a DSLR. Lots to learn. Taking courses is always good as it will start you off with good habits. I am also going through the owner's manual every day trying to learn a new button or concept each day. More than that I'm trying to take lots of pictures and keeping a log of my settings so when I look at them when I get home I can tell the differences in the settings. I also will email them or post them to myself so that I can see how the ultimate product will turn out. My main thrust in photography right now is travel journals--pictures and words--so that's what I'm training for. Consider how you intend to use your pictures and focus on that. It's a great upgrade so you should be very happy with your choice.
Dec 22, 2014 12:13:52 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
Welcome, Hodo, to the UHH. You will learn a great deal here. As for your first DSLR, you should go to a camera store, or other outlets selling cameras and try handling as many various brands (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic, etc.) as you can. See what feels good in your hands and what features each has that will meet your needs. Do the same for any lenses beyond the kit lenses that you may be considering.
Of course, if price is a concern, that may help you in your decision.
Good luck, and again, welcome.
Of course, if price is a concern, that may help you in your decision.
Good luck, and again, welcome.
Dec 22, 2014 12:23:53 #
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Dec 22, 2014 12:57:34 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
A6000, em10 if you want to keep the footprint and weight down.
He said dslr required not mirror less required
Dec 22, 2014 12:59:57 #
usken65 wrote:
He said dslr required not mirror less required
doubtful that it matters or that the OP knows the difference.
Dec 22, 2014 13:06:57 #
Hodo wrote:
Under $700
For that you could get a nice used setup. If you wanted new then the two best options would probably be the Nikon D3300 kit or the Canon T5i kit. Either one would come with an 18-55mm lens and have reasonable priced longer lenses available when you are ready to move into longer focal lengths.
Dec 22, 2014 13:12:43 #
http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/holidaysavings?icn=homepage&ici=billboards_holidaysavings2014&ref=CJ#em10
plus tax would put you slightly over, but I think I have a 5% of coupon that I never used if you are interested.
plus tax would put you slightly over, but I think I have a 5% of coupon that I never used if you are interested.
Dec 22, 2014 13:13:02 #
I would suggest the nikon d53 00 or canon equivalent so you won't feel the need to upgrade as soon.
Dec 22, 2014 15:35:00 #
A friend of mine does training and he gets a lot of ladies turning up with 'the top of the range ' Nikon and no idea how to put it on a tripod or turn it off 'that setting that does everything for you'.
If you want to LEARN buy a camera that has A-DEP,M,AV,TV,P (Canon) or P,A,S,M,Auto + extras (Sony) or similar settings on a dial on the top of the camera.
Orlando must have a good camera SHOP...and a pawnbrokers...see what they have and handle them to see which one feels ok..check prices.
second user from a camera shop should come with a warrenty. You will want to buy a lot of other kit so expect to be told about tripods, camera bags (wait unless free) filters and lots of lenses (wait).
Only buy what you need for your class..or borrow on the day...or ignore....You can do just about everything with 'any camera' One Lens and a bit of a walk and something to lean on..so no pressure.
Remember that photography usually starts as a hobby, becomes an obsession and eventually grounds for a divorce or bankruptcy.
Have fun and enjoy the course
If you want to LEARN buy a camera that has A-DEP,M,AV,TV,P (Canon) or P,A,S,M,Auto + extras (Sony) or similar settings on a dial on the top of the camera.
Orlando must have a good camera SHOP...and a pawnbrokers...see what they have and handle them to see which one feels ok..check prices.
second user from a camera shop should come with a warrenty. You will want to buy a lot of other kit so expect to be told about tripods, camera bags (wait unless free) filters and lots of lenses (wait).
Only buy what you need for your class..or borrow on the day...or ignore....You can do just about everything with 'any camera' One Lens and a bit of a walk and something to lean on..so no pressure.
Remember that photography usually starts as a hobby, becomes an obsession and eventually grounds for a divorce or bankruptcy.
Have fun and enjoy the course
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