Buy a great starter camera need help
Nov 20, 2016 07:59:05 #
Nov 20, 2016 08:12:51 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Black Friday officially starts this coming Wednesday. There are Bundles on the Canon T5, T6, and Nikon D3400 and D7100. All are crop factor cameras that I consider good starter cameras. The D7100 is a little more advanced over the others, but still a good choice. Check B&H, Costco, Best Buy Store, and others. Avoid the store stampede. Buy online. Good luck.
Nov 20, 2016 08:28:30 #
Nov 20, 2016 08:30:13 #
I would look into the mirrowless camers. They are light and travel easy. Sony makes a good line. Get the best you can afford
Bobs Photo help
Bobs Photo help
Nov 20, 2016 08:38:29 #
Nov 20, 2016 08:47:16 #
WessoJPEG wrote:
Nikon D500.
If you need speed then the D500 may be a good choice but if you don't for the same money the D750 is a better camera.
Nov 20, 2016 11:10:41 #
I would say that, based on zenny's post, he or she has very limited knowledge about photography or cameras and associated equipment. Perhaps we should wait for a response from him or her that includes the answers to some replies here, such as what he intends to photograph and what is his or her experience level, and budget limits. Absent that I don't think we can be of much help with recommendations, and tossing out various camera models and designations, such as DX, FX, crop sensor, full frame will no doubt just confuse him/her. So let's give the OP a chance to respond and we can go from there.
Nov 20, 2016 11:11:12 #
Great cameras are not cheap. The Sony rx100MK2 is an amazing choice. Read any review and many are trying hard to copy but have only come close. One reason is the zeiss lens. . Sony has a clear image zoom which is far superior to digital zoom and takes you from 3.7 to 7x which should cover you. It also has digital which takes you to 11x but I turn it off and never use it. Comes with built in flash. Use it on sport scene mode or superior auto mode to capture movement Put it in my jean pocket. I use the Alex White has a great book on the camera so you can learn how to maximize the abundant features. I would suggest 3 accessories. Mega gear uv lens protector. Invisable. Richard franiec grip. Sony semi hard screen protector. You will be amazed at the quality of the images. Once you learn how to use the settings results will rival many bulky DSLRs. My daughter took this camera to her European tour at 15 years old. The photos were better than semi pro cameras which the guide and some students had. They used hers for the yearbook
Nov 20, 2016 11:20:09 #
Your camera should be still and video that's what you will need for the future of photography. About a year age I got a deal from Canon a SX50 HS for $200. Youtube has videos on it check it out. You can also take stills off of video I been doing it for years. Just make it a fun thing. www.bbnpb.com
Nov 20, 2016 11:30:42 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
zennie wrote:
Help choosing the right equipment
Though some will pretend otherwise, no one can offer intelligent recommendations without more information from you. To the questions by rhess I would add, what is the end use of your pictures? view on computer or small prints only? large prints? &c. Choose carefully, and have fun!
Nov 20, 2016 12:05:30 #
zennie wrote:
Help choosing the right equipment
Depending, of course, on your budget and the type of camera you want I always recommend a model in the Canon Rebel group of dslr cameras.
Nov 20, 2016 12:07:50 #
Nov 20, 2016 12:19:54 #
kschwegl wrote:
IF you have a good camera store available, go there and get their advise. If not, I'd say a Nikon D3300 or D3400 or the equivalent Conon models. I would NOT get a D7200 as a starter camera. It would be too "intimidating". I started with a D3100 (4 years ago) and just upgraded to a D7200. Kept the 3100 s a second camera.
Ken S.
Ken S.
I see this answer a lot. I see no difference in the settings of cameras. The all have the green "A". They all have Manual. All but the Pro full frames have different scene presets. The D7200 will let you use older lenses that do not have focus motors because it has oner in it. I would say make a list of what you want a camera to do and make sure the camera you buy will do it. I know that after the pain is gone of paying more for more I have never regretted doing it. - Dave
Nov 20, 2016 12:43:07 #
I say if zennie does not have the courtesy to respond, let him/her figure it out themselves. all of these great responses and advice and not one word yet from the OP.
Nov 20, 2016 12:49:54 #
The mark of the novice is not knowing which questions are important and how to to ask them. It is posts like this that opens the door to edification, a teaching moment. What the UHH is a well-written and clear article, like Camera & Lense Advice for the Beginner, that can be trotted out as the need arises. Such should not advocate any brand but could broad categories. I am sure the UHH has members who can write adroitly and clearly. hey, you step forward.
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