Advice on first DSLR (Page 2): Thank you all for your advice...

Hodo

Thank you all for your advice

Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

G Brown wrote:

A friend of mine does training and he gets a lot o... (show quote)

Such good advice on so many levels. And my wife of 37 years says thanks for the laugh! :thumbup:

Jcmarino

Im a Nikon girl but you can't really go wrong with Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc. It all in what you like. I have used all three and I find if you also like shooting video I prefer Canon, Light weight, new technology - Sony, great low light, stabilization - Nikon. I suggest, based on budget, go to your local camera store and play with them all and see which one feels the best and has the bells and whistles you want. I just bought a Sony a6000, and I am super impressed! It with the kit lens and 55-210 lens was under 700.00 at Best Buy. Christmas special.

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

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[/quote]

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Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Hodo wrote:

Under $700

There are many options, several have been mentioned here. Part of the value of a DSLR is the abilty to have additional lenses.

If you have a dependable store near you, MT Shooter's suggestion of a used package would get you more versatility. He may have just the thing for you himself.

There are lots of good brands but Nikon and Canon will give you choice and a large number of people to share common experience with.

If you decide on Canon and want new I would consider the older T3i. It is still available (check Amazon). It is an excellent Camera, cheaper than the T5i and you could probably squeeze an extra lens into your budget.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00POQMATY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1419342697&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=51PZISm4d6L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Good luck and enjoy.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Duplicate.

h1h1d4mje

The Sony A58 is on sale with a kit lens for $399. If it feels ok, it would be a good choice.

las Loc: West-Central Illinois on the Mississippi

A D5200 kit would also fit into your budget.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Your budget is important. Meanwhile...complete the course.

Hodo wrote:

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

show1971 Loc: Southern California

Hodo wrote:

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

You should take a look at the nikon d3200. I'm a newbie myself and this has proven to be a great platform for me to learn on. Also, canon and nikon have the best aftermarket support of all the manufactures out there, so you might want to look there first.

Have fun!

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

Welcome to UHH....

First thing to do is....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419350182&sr=1-1&keywords=understanding+exposure

The next thing when reading that book - Is To Set Your Camera On MANUAL.

Have fun and READ everything.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

James R wrote:

Welcome to UHH....

First thing to do is....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419350182&sr=1-1&keywords=understanding+exposure

The next thing when reading that book - Is To Set Your Camera On MANUAL.

Have fun and READ everything.

Personally MANUAL is highly overrated, ! Do you have a standard transmission car? Do you you use an electric mixer in the kitchen?, Do you use E-mail or the Post Office? Bob.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

bobmcculloch wrote:

Personally MANUAL is highly overrated, ! Do you have a standard transmission car? Do you you use an electric mixer in the kitchen?, Do you use E-mail or the Post Office? Bob.

agree...After auto, I went to Aperture priority to learn how to better use my faster glass. Rarely do I switch to Shutter or Manual mode. It mostly stays on Aperture.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Cdouthitt wrote:

agree...After auto, I went to Aperture priority to learn how to better use my faster glass. Rarely do I switch to Shutter or Manual mode. It mostly stays on Aperture.

My preferred setting also

sig-1975 Loc: Grand Forks, ND

Welcome to the site Hodo, I was where you are a couple months ago and did a lot of research. Ended up with the Canon T5i kit I purchased on eBay for $565. (New) Love it and scared of it all at the same time but the more I've used it the better I feel. Came with an 18-55 USM lens in the kit perfect for learning the camera. Others are right though, handling the camera for feel is as important as features as most mid to upper level DSLR's have many of the same features!