baboosh44

I am brand new to learning this art that I've always. Found interesting. I tend to be a person that finds beauty in places that others fail to see. I think this could be a calling, although I'm. Sure it is hard to earn any money and get recognized for your art.

I want a beginner camera and lenses that will grow with me and sufficient for a long time without other lens purchases. I like to photo everything from landscape, macro,sunsets, bugs, family portraits to my Sons football games. I like the idea of a lot of power in a compact but don't want that size to limit potential. I like the HG and wifi capability. Lastly ...Budget, I need the least expensive best value, like a package. Please give me your opinions, I don't have anyone to advise me except a salesman....lol help 😱

Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx

Buy the best you can afford - Nikon Cannon are leaders in enthusiast level photography with adaptability. Research on web for what you can afford. DX - FX - Med format - sensors each cost more for quality,

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

I would recommend Nikon or Canon. There is a good available of cameras. Do some research online. Buy the best your budget allows. Lots to consider. Full frame vs. crop sensor. Good luck don't be in a hurry.
Jack

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi And welcome to the site! Any camera and lens will get you most of what you are looking for. BUT when you said Sons football games you hit a hard spot.:) You will need a camera and lens that will let you reach out and get the picture in low light. If I was looking for my first camera I would look at the Nikon D7100 and a Nikon 18-300 lens to get started. You will have a hard time out growing this combo. Now getting a micro shot is another new world too. And one more lens to get.:)

I would also like at the Canon SX60 that is out right now. A great little camera to get you started. And It will pretty much do every thing you want to do.

But the Nikon I listed will last you a life time!
Erv

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

If you don't want to have to deal with multiple/additional lenses, consider a "bridge" camera such as the Canon SX60 which will do everything you need. Macro, wide angle, telephoto, wifi, video.....

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-Digital-Camera/dp/B00NEWZ8EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422708157&sr=8-1&keywords=sx+60+canon

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Welcome to UHH. It's hard to advise you without an exact budget. First, I would recommend that you read Bryan Peterson's, "Understanding Exposure, 3rd. Edition." If I had to advise you without an exact budget, I would recommend a Sony RX100III. It has a larger sensor and shoots in all camera modes as well as RAW. It hs a wonderful lens. Good luck.

Capture48 Loc: Arizona

Lets get your expectations right first. For all the things you want to shoot, you will need a variety of glass. Good glass costs good money. Package deals don't normally include good glass. I'll give you an example: I shoot Nikon, and have what photogs call the "Holy Trinity" Nikor 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f 2.8 and a 50mm 1.4 prime. 3 Lenses $5,000. Can you buy cheaper...Yes, you can buy glass that will not grow with your camera. For instance you start off with a crop sensor camera, and buy glass very reasonable price, but it only works on a crop sensor, and it's not very fast glass. Or you buy good glass at a very high cost, but it will last for 20 years if you take care of it. It will also grow and work with a pro level body. To me buying glass twice is a waste of money, but some are forced to do it due to a budget.

You can start with a crop sensor camera, there are some very good ones on the market, the question do you want to buy glass again if you move to a pro level body.

Expectations need to be clear, this is an expensive hobby / career no matter which way you go. So lets establish what you starting budget is, and what you want to start shooting. Then we can recommend a body / glass to start. I would also like to know if you don't mind buying stuff twice, once to start cheep, and once again when you grow?

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Great advice Erv! :thumbup:

alggomas Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.

Join a camera club.
Any brand of camera is good. Do not spend money on high grade stuff like Canon,Nikon,Sony etc. Before you go and feel and touch them.
As you are starting out and have many subject interests In would start with bridge camera. Forget football etc because it is only one of your stated interests.
Suggest:
Canon SX50
Panasonic 200
Sony HX200V
Now, everyone will have their favourite!
Look at the reviews. The Sony one can give you lots of.Creative opportunities. This and the others have a long zoom may be OK for sports.
You are learning so why carry loads of lenses?
If after joining a camera club and shooting experience,then decide where you want to go.
Good luck and enjoy!

h2odog Loc: Brooklyn NY

I would recommend either a smaller micro four thirds or APS-C such as the Olympus EM-10 or the Sony a6000. Each of those comes with very nice kit lenses that will do what you want. What is especially nice about the EM-10 is its tilt, touch screen, wifi, and a large variety of small, very capable and reasonably priced lenses. It is a joy to shoot with and produces great IQ.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

First welcome. You mentioned that you are a beginner, as such I wouldn't spend a fortune untill you know exactly what your photographic needs will be. Therefore I would recommend something like the Canon 50 or 60d. They are bridge cameras(no changing lensed) with very good super zoom lenses. They will get you started without breaking the bank (about 4-500 bucks). Each maker has simillar cameras. Go to a Store and get e feel for each as ergonomics is important. (if in ain't comfortable in your hands it isn't a good investment). The Panasonic Lumix fz200 (or equivilent) is another choice it has a Leica 2.8 lens and a 25-600mm zoom. Good luck and good hunting.

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

Bridge camera is a very good place to start.you can spend a couple of years learning the different modes of shooting and still have power for zooming. see how your interest goes. I love my panasonic cameras. tons of good cameras out there.

blankmange Loc: down on the farm...

it's a shame that not one mention of Pentax came up - plenty of options with a Pentax K-50, and lots of room to grow with one...

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

The Canon "bridge" cameras are the SX50 and SX60. The SX60 has wireless, a slightly longer reach telephoto lens. Either would be a good starting point to photography. I just bought an SX50 for my daughter.

hangman45 Loc: Hueytown Alabama

You get used to it not many ever mention the Pentax line even though the make great cameras. I gave up on suggesting them long ago.