What camera to buy
Oct 23, 2017 10:42:01 #
Make a list of "must haves" and "deal breakers". For me, it was light weight, fully articulated screen, built-in flash. For Nikon, this meant the D5xxx line.
Oct 23, 2017 12:03:04 #
The first choice to be made is which type of camera. They are point & shoot, bridge, mirrorless, DSLR. P&S is the smallest and lightest and, usually, least capable. Within the bridge group you will find the mega-zooms. While not affording image quality on a par with the ILCs, they are a reasonable compromise. They can offer extraordinary zoom range in a package smaller and are lighter than an ILC. They CAN offer viewfinders, hot shoes, RAW files. I happen to have an older Canon SX50 HS and find the quality great for prints of 8 X 10 or less, and for email and social media.
The most capable are the DSLR and mirrorless types.
The best was to decide is to handle each type. Doing so in a store is, of course, the best way. I would suggest renting to make sure you will be happy with the choice.
Once you have decided on which type, then you will select which make and model and which lens (if necessary).
I'll leave that for a later discussion.
The most capable are the DSLR and mirrorless types.
The best was to decide is to handle each type. Doing so in a store is, of course, the best way. I would suggest renting to make sure you will be happy with the choice.
Once you have decided on which type, then you will select which make and model and which lens (if necessary).
I'll leave that for a later discussion.
Oct 23, 2017 12:14:21 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Hi everyone, I've always had an interest in photography. I have taken a class photo tips from a pro1 just to get familiar with all the different options and photo language before I purchase a camera. (I will be taking photo tips 2 in a few weeks. What camera should I purchase? I would appreciate your help and input.
I cannot stress enough go to the camera store handle each camera that you consider and see how it feels in your hand. Ask how it functions, work the dials and controls, and see if you like how it feels and works in your hands. Then ask what it can do how it can do it which advantages and or disadvantages compared to the others. But in my humble opinion the feel and intuitiveness or ergonomics of the camera is just as important as what you can do with it. And/or what he can do for you.
Oct 23, 2017 14:06:31 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Before anyone can possibly give you useful advice there are two things we need to know...
1. What do you want to photograph?
2. How much money are you willing to spend?
Without that info, any recommendations are just shots in the dark... as likely to be bad advice as good.
1. What do you want to photograph?
2. How much money are you willing to spend?
Without that info, any recommendations are just shots in the dark... as likely to be bad advice as good.
Oct 23, 2017 14:35:44 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Hi everyone, I've always had an interest in photography. I have taken a class photo tips from a pro1 just to get familiar with all the different options and photo language before I purchase a camera. (I will be taking photo tips 2 in a few weeks. What camera should I purchase? I would appreciate your help and input.
I highly recommend used. I highly recomend Factory Referbished as #1. Second would be KEH out of Atlanta. Next, would be a local photo club or from here. I have also purchased from eBay, without a problem.
If you have a local "real" camera store, they often offer a class for free when you buy a camera. Nothing Beats 1 on 1 classes. Check your local adult education, community college, parks and recreation, or high school for classes.
Welcome to photograph. Happy Shooting
Oct 23, 2017 15:19:44 #
Thank you so much for valuable input. I really appreciate and charge it to your sound judgement and experience. Please if you have any more valuable tips, don't hesitate to share them with me. Thank you sir.
Oct 23, 2017 15:57:07 #
Question way too opended. Narrow focus. Start with budget, interests, what you hope to accomplish, subjects of interest. These just for starters.
The question as phrased is like asking "Where shoul I live?" or "what car should I buy?" Hope you understand.
The question as phrased is like asking "Where shoul I live?" or "what car should I buy?" Hope you understand.
Oct 23, 2017 18:51:38 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Hi everyone, I've always had an interest in photography. I have taken a class photo tips from a pro1 just to get familiar with all the different options and photo language before I purchase a camera. (I will be taking photo tips 2 in a few weeks. What camera should I purchase? I would appreciate your help and input.
Do a search for camera review sites and visit them. Look at all the possibilities!
Consider used gear to save money.
Oct 23, 2017 19:03:13 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Weight and mass do become a consideration for some photographers, others not so much. As you can see below, the weight differences are pretty significant if weight is even important to you. Hope these facts help you with your decision.
For clarification regarding weights between mirrorless and DSLR kits:
Fuji 10-24mm F2.8 is 404 g
Nikon 10-24MM F2.8 is 1000g
Difference is 596g
Fuji telephoto 50-140mm F2.8 is 995g
Nikon telephoto 70-200mm F2.8 is 1540g
545g difference
Body weights including batteries, etc:
Fuji XT1 is 562g
Nikon D7000 is 1170 g
608g difference
Support Gear including ball head, tripod and L plate weights:
Fuji is 1619g
Nikon 2864g
1245g difference
With this entire kit the weight difference between Fuji mirrorless and Nikon FF DSLR is about 2398 grams or 5.28 pounds.
For clarification regarding weights between mirrorless and DSLR kits:
Fuji 10-24mm F2.8 is 404 g
Nikon 10-24MM F2.8 is 1000g
Difference is 596g
Fuji telephoto 50-140mm F2.8 is 995g
Nikon telephoto 70-200mm F2.8 is 1540g
545g difference
Body weights including batteries, etc:
Fuji XT1 is 562g
Nikon D7000 is 1170 g
608g difference
Support Gear including ball head, tripod and L plate weights:
Fuji is 1619g
Nikon 2864g
1245g difference
With this entire kit the weight difference between Fuji mirrorless and Nikon FF DSLR is about 2398 grams or 5.28 pounds.
Oct 23, 2017 19:16:41 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Hi everyone, I've always had an interest in photography. I have taken a class photo tips from a pro1 just to get familiar with all the different options and photo language before I purchase a camera. (I will be taking photo tips 2 in a few weeks. What camera should I purchase? I would appreciate your help and input.
Even before going to the camera store I would do some research online and offline. Camera Shopper is a good newsstand mag to compare type of cameras, features, prices, etc. You can also consult sites such as DP Review and others, such as UHH . Then once you narrow down your choices go to the camera store and see how they feel. If you are a bit educated before going to the store you won't be swayed by the salesperson who may be leaning you toward a more expensive model you don't need.
Oct 24, 2017 13:26:12 #
Thank you so much. I must say, I truly VALUE your advice!!! Like I said, Im just beginning. I do have some basic knowledge of a camera and how some functions work, and I have done some online inquires, so I'm ready to go out and shop for a camera. (At least get a feel for what feels good. Price and size are priorities for me. Also I have no special objects to photograph, just special moments.
Oct 24, 2017 13:48:09 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Thank you. I've used both before and really don't favor one over the other. Price and camera options, price and the fact that I'm new to this will be the deciding factors.
sharpeyes, welcome to the Hog!!
Yes, Canon or Nikon or mirrorless, that always seems to be the question doesn't it?
I always advise getting into the Canon system. When I went digital, like others, I had to decide.
For me it wasn't because I had always used a Nikon, or because I was partial to Canon.
Canmon just flat out had the MOST options in everything from lenses to printers, the cameras change every two years.
Read my response to a previous Hog asking the same question.
No technical at all, just some insight to why Canon is Number One, and it IS Number One!!!
Again welcome to the Hog and good luck with your decision!
SS
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Oct 24, 2017 15:23:59 #
Hello, sharpshooter! Thank you so much.
I should have tapped into this site a long tine ago!!!
I should have tapped into this site a long tine ago!!!
Oct 24, 2017 16:23:19 #
sharpeyes wrote:
Thank you so much for valuable input. I really appreciate and charge it to your sound judgement and experience. Please if you have any more valuable tips, don't hesitate to share them with me. Thank you sir.
So once you try out and handle different camera systems at the camera store and have limited it down to one or two different ones, rent each finalist for a week or so. Try before you buy - make sure it fits and is comfortable to use before you plop down your $$. Shopping should be part of the fun. Best of Luck and welcome to UHH.
Oct 24, 2017 20:40:53 #
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