First Camera 📷
Jun 11, 2019 23:38:29 #
Jun 11, 2019 23:45:21 #
The T2i - T7 are excellent choices for the beginner. Try to find a camera in kit form with lenses etc...
Jun 11, 2019 23:54:35 #
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
I started with that camera. It was fine for still photography. Not good for sports or wildlife. It only shoots 3fps and only if shooting jpg's. In raw, it would fill the buffer in 2 shots. But for stills, portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, macro, etc., it's fine.
Jun 12, 2019 02:45:51 #
I still have and sometimes use my T2i. It is a fine camera. I have taken great shots of birds as well as other subjects even if it has limited burst ability.
Jun 12, 2019 04:02:29 #
Hawkeye60 wrote:
The T2i - T7 are excellent choices for the beginner. Try to find a camera in kit form with lenses etc...
Do you have any idea what you want to take photos of? Also do you have a budget?
Jun 12, 2019 07:00:01 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
I started with that camera. It was fine for still photography. Not good for sports or wildlife. It only shoots 3fps and only if shooting jpg's. In raw, it would fill the buffer in 2 shots. But for stills, portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, macro, etc., it's fine.
Thank you, that's a wealth of information. I only intend to use the camera for stills.
Jun 12, 2019 07:09:41 #
The beginning photographer should have a small pocket camera set on auto to grab the moment. The beginner is most in need of knowing "composition" it is helpful to take many shots from diff angles. Buying simple or free software is important. The most important tool being CROP... also straighten and brightness. Raw is not needed at this time. JPEG is just fine. KIS, keep it simple.
For composition... a great and large free reference:
http://truecenterpublishing.com/photopsy/article_index.htm
For composition... a great and large free reference:
http://truecenterpublishing.com/photopsy/article_index.htm
Jun 12, 2019 07:23:51 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
Photographer, lens, camera. Don't mix that sequence up...
First two are most important.
Jun 12, 2019 07:41:25 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
Go to Canons and Nikon website or which ever brand you prefer and look at the specials on their refurbished cameras. You can get some really good deals.
Jun 12, 2019 08:26:19 #
You should be able to get a good used t2i around $150 without the lens. The lens that most people used with it was the 18-55 f/3.5 - 5.6, which should run another $90 or so.
Check the lens carefully to make sure there are no scratches or "fog" on the lens. That is a good lens for the money, but if it has fungus on the inside, then it is more-or-less worthless. The fungus can be removed, but it costs more than the lens.
When starting out, you will want a prime lens to play around with, so you might want to look at the Canon 50mm 1.8 or the 24mm 2.8 pancake, which are around $150 each. There is a 35mm for general work, but I have not ever used it. Instead, I used the 35mm 1.8 macro, which is an excellent lens, but is in the $450 range, and a beginning photographer might not want to spend that much.
Check the lens carefully to make sure there are no scratches or "fog" on the lens. That is a good lens for the money, but if it has fungus on the inside, then it is more-or-less worthless. The fungus can be removed, but it costs more than the lens.
When starting out, you will want a prime lens to play around with, so you might want to look at the Canon 50mm 1.8 or the 24mm 2.8 pancake, which are around $150 each. There is a 35mm for general work, but I have not ever used it. Instead, I used the 35mm 1.8 macro, which is an excellent lens, but is in the $450 range, and a beginning photographer might not want to spend that much.
Jun 12, 2019 08:36:32 #
Almost any digital camera can provide a beginner with a learning tool. Using it, he will want to learn composition, exposure, and the importance of subject.
At some point, the beginner may notice he has outgrown his camera, and will want to replace it. Meanwhile, the Canon T2i will do.
At some point, the beginner may notice he has outgrown his camera, and will want to replace it. Meanwhile, the Canon T2i will do.
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
Jun 12, 2019 08:47:23 #
Does the beginner really want a "real camera". Is he/she currently using his/her cell phone for pics. ? If cell phone you just might be twasting your money as he/she might revert to the phone .
Jun 12, 2019 09:17:11 #
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
My Son and Daughter in law have this camera with a 50mm lens and love it. It is their first camera with a newborn Son. The price and picture quality make this a great first camera.
Jun 12, 2019 09:28:18 #
My first DSLR was a T3 and I still use it often even though I've moved up to FF now. 12MP will still produce a great image and it will get you started as you acquire better lens to further your abilities.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Jun 12, 2019 09:41:59 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Hawkeye60 wrote:
Is the Canon T2i a good choice for the beginning photographer?
Be sure to have a plan to move from beginner to advanced if that’s your goal. Otherwise, like I did, you just do a scattershot approach to learning the bazillion features of modern digital cameras. Also, get a handle on what kinds of subject matter you you want to photograph. Each has its challenges and some require specific kinds of capabilities in the camera/lens combinations. Try to stay focused. 😜😜
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