cameras
Dec 31, 2017 11:04:08 #
Start out with a small "pocket" camera - one that will literally fit in your pocket. This is not only a starting point, but will also be a useful camera for you in the years ahead because there will always be times when you don't want to carry a heavier camera around. Look for a good deal, maybe around $200 or so, and don't worry about the make and model. There isn't much difference. As you become familiar with this camera, you will also be paying attention to the other more expensive and bigger cameras available. Eventually you will find one you want to invest in. But, keep your original small camera because it will always come in handy at times.
Cell phone camera are fine but have their limitations and you won't learn much about how real cameras work since they are totally automatic. You can also get better quality from "real" cameras although the gap is closing.
Cell phone camera are fine but have their limitations and you won't learn much about how real cameras work since they are totally automatic. You can also get better quality from "real" cameras although the gap is closing.
Dec 31, 2017 11:07:46 #
latemodel58 wrote:
which camera is the most user friendly for the beginner, want to move up to digital.
In my opinion. Don’t buy a camera to move up. They’re all easy to use. Just a little time and experience. Start out in program mode. Not sure what to tell you to buy though. So many choices. Good luck.
Dec 31, 2017 11:35:53 #
latemodel58 wrote:
which camera is the most user friendly for the beginner, want to move up to digital.
Go to your local camera store or shop online (Adorama, B&H Photo,ect.) and find a good pre-owned Nikon D200 or 300 to start off with. They are both great dslr cameras and you won't have very much money laid out to start with. When you're familiar with digital you can then move up into a more sophisticated camera if you feel the need to and keep the first one as a back up. I have a Nikon D7100 and a D200 that I refuse to part with because it does an excellent job in most of the shooting situations that I shoot in most often (outdoors daylight landscape) and it has a lot of professional features. I use the D7100 in more critical situations (very low light, fast action). You may find a pre-owned camera to suit your needs without spending a lot of money and that's important when you're on a fixed income as we both are. If you are not going into professional photography, you're personal satisfaction with the results that you get is all that really matters and not how advanced or costly your equipment is.
Dec 31, 2017 13:03:55 #
Dec 31, 2017 15:03:16 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
The Nikon D3300 also has in-camera panorama mode, which is helpful when you first start out...
Dec 31, 2017 21:38:13 #
Bar
Loc: da 'YouPee', eh!
Start with a p/s. Once you realize it's limitations then move up, If the bug hits you hard then go from there, just my opinion...
Dec 31, 2017 22:42:19 #
latemodel58 wrote:
which camera is the most user friendly for the beginner, want to move up to digital.
Find one that fit your hands just right and feels the most comfortably! It will be a different camera for different people, there is no most user friendly for the beginner, because each beginner most likely needs a different one. For me, it was the Canon 5D Mark II, as that was my first ever try with a digital and it fit me nicely, it was the most user friendly camera for me!
Jan 1, 2018 08:20:12 #
All reply's should be limited to 300-400 characters at the most, some reply's can put you to sleep half way through the reading. Happy New Year to all....lets see how many folks count the characters.
Jan 1, 2018 21:10:24 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
All reply's should be limited to 300-400 characters at the most, some reply's can put you to sleep half way through the reading. Happy New Year to all....lets see how many folks count the characters.
If you find yourself falling to sleep why don't you just stop reading instead of trying to put your own personal limitations on all of the rest of us?
Jan 1, 2018 22:41:02 #
Yadda, yadda, yadda. Have yourself a wonderful new year.
PVR8 wrote:
If you find yourself falling to sleep why don't you just stop reading instead of trying to put your own personal limitations on all of the rest of us?
Jan 3, 2018 14:01:52 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
Yadda, yadda, yadda. Have yourself a wonderful new year.
Thanks. Same to you...
Jan 8, 2018 05:27:32 #
First I want to thank you all for the help and advice, I am trying to put an average on it, and yes I do have several years with a 35mm and I'm leaning towards a full DSLR. again thank you
Jan 8, 2018 08:14:48 #
latemodel58 wrote:
which camera is the most user friendly for the beginner, want to move up to digital.
You "want to move up to digital"? Does that mean you currently have film equipment? If so, what brand and if your lenses are in good shape, most likely you can transition over to a digital body of the same brand starting off like that. As you progress in your skills, you will find what works and what doesn't and outfit yourself accordingly. There is no standard one-size-fits-all starter package. Consider inexpensive discontinued equipment at first.
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