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Nov 23, 2018 02:06:22   #
Snakeplissken
 
Hello everyone. My name is Glenn, and I am a beginner.
I am currently looking to buy my first camera.
I don't want to spend anymore than $600.00.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Please say why the camera you are recommending
Would be good for me. Thank you everyone.

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Nov 23, 2018 04:22:49   #
Leicaflex Loc: Cymru
 
Welcome to the HOG Glen.
Take a look at the Olympus range of camera bodies and great lenses.
Mirrorless with great technology. Light and half the size of traditional
DSLR cameras and lenses.
Enjoy the forum and your photography.

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Nov 23, 2018 05:41:44   #
CO
 
Do you want a DSLR or mirrorless?

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Nov 23, 2018 06:09:14   #
queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Nikon D5600 kit with two lenses Adorama, B&H or used KEH

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Nov 23, 2018 06:39:12   #
ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL
 
Snakeplissken wrote:
Hello everyone. My name is Glenn, and I am a beginner.
I am currently looking to buy my first camera.
I don't want to spend anymore than $600.00.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Please say why the camera you are recommending
Would be good for me. Thank you everyone.


Here is what I would recommend (being a long time Nikon user)


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Nov 23, 2018 08:14:36   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Snake Plissken? I heard you were dead!!!

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Nov 23, 2018 08:50:33   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Nov 23, 2018 09:20:05   #
gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Nov 23, 2018 10:41:16   #
trainspotter Loc: Oregon
 
Welcome....step on in....I don't know where all the fire exits are...but when the "power" goes out, I'm told they do light up.

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Nov 23, 2018 11:10:52   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Welcome. You'll get a lot of advice from brand loyal members. Read reviews and see what suits your needs.

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Nov 23, 2018 18:22:29   #
tsca Loc: USA
 
Snakeplissken wrote:
Hello everyone. My name is Glenn, and I am a beginner.
I am currently looking to buy my first camera.
I don't want to spend anymore than $600.00.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Please say why the camera you are recommending
Would be good for me. Thank you everyone.

Hello and welcome Glenn! I recommend you read a lot, on this website and elsewhere, plus watch youtube videos and absorb whatever you can to help narrow your choices. Think about what you want to photograph, and if you want a bridge camera, DSLR or mirrorless? If you have an actual camera store nearby, visit and try to handle lots of different cameras to see what feels good in your hands. If not, checkout the cameras on display at BestBuy, Costco and other big chains.

As you decide what you'd like, don't worry about getting the latest model available. The manufacture will probably introduce an updated version as soon as you get it anyway, and the updates won't have much effect on the quality of the photos you'll be able to capture. Also consider used equipment. Camera bodies change often, lenses not quite as often.

I've had a variety of SLR, DSLR and bridge cameras from Nikon, Canon, Casio, Olympus and Panasonic over the years. I got my first DSLR in a kit with two lenses from Costco and returned them within a few weeks, opting for a slightly more advanced model and different lenses (not in a kit) from a local camera store.

I just happened to choose a Nikon for my first DSLR because I liked the feel and the controls, even though my SLRs were both Canons. I currently have and use three, including the first as well as a bunch of lenses. Two are APS-C (crop sensor, or DX is Nikon Speak) and one is a Full Frame, or FX. All of my lenses will work on any of the cameras, however: The DX-format camera can use both types of lenses (DX and FX) since the non-DX lens image circle is larger than needed on a DX-format camera. FX cameras can also use DX lenses, however to avoid vignetting, the DX crop mode is automatically selected by the camera when a DX lens is attached.

Good luck, and enjoy whatever you choose

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Nov 24, 2018 00:29:45   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Welcome!

I have one suggestion for you. Okay, well maybe more than one.

Decide on a budget first. Not only for your first camera, but for a 2-3 year period. Then pick a system based on your needs and the kind of subjects you like to photograph.

Resolution is so good on modern crop sensor cameras, that I personally don’t think that your anticipated print sizes should be an issue in any format.

If low light performance or fast action sports/wildlife will be a goal, you might want to start right in with full frame gear. (I don’t believe at all in “starter systems”). If not, going with a crop format system will allow for a much more versatile kit for half the money. Your choice, no matter what others may advise.

All of the major makers have great systems these days, despite the claims of devoted fanboys and fangirls of each. Try out the bodies at a brick and mortar shop if possible. Read reviews. Take advice with a grain of salt (or two).

Make a plan for building your outfit. Stick to it if you can, but don’t hesitate to jump on a bargain that’s off plan if it presents itself. Don’t be afraid of buying used or refurbished gear. eBay can be a great resource if you vet sellers carefully. The reputable online dealers like B&H, Adorama, Hunt’s, KEH and others are awesome. Avoid Abe’s and 47th Street. UHH sellers are generally great. But give your local shop a chance to price match.

Don’t forget to budget for tripods, flashes, bags, and other peripherals.

Don’t shy away from post processing. Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and all the greats of the past spent half their lives in the darkroom. We have it much easier today. Learn how to make a good image into a great photograph. Pick a software system and learn it well before you try a different one.

Shoot RAW, whether or not you think you’ll ever need it. Eventually, you will.

Take lots and lots of pictures. Critique your own work, and don’t be afraid to ask for advice.

Above all, enjoy your shooting and be proud of your work.

Andy

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Nov 24, 2018 08:06:13   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
Welcome to the HOG!

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Nov 24, 2018 09:43:59   #
CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida
 
Also a Nikon guy and have been since 1956 so I'm recommending the D5600 kit as a starter setup also. It can do anything you may want to do in both still photos and quality video. The lenses need to have a focus motor in them so are -S type. Nikon makes lenses of this type but a number of quality companies make lenses that work well and are much less expensive. I always equip mine with a battery base to fit my large hands better and provide a second battery. Inexpensive versions of the base are available on eBay and work well.

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Nov 24, 2018 11:37:58   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Snakeplissken wrote:
Hello everyone. My name is Glenn, and I am a beginner.
I am currently looking to buy my first camera.
I don't want to spend anymore than $600.00.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Please say why the camera you are recommending
Would be good for me. Thank you everyone.


Canon makes an extremely well built and technologically advanced complete camera system that leads the industry as a system.
They have the EF/EF-S cameras from the 30 year old period that only in the last couple of years have the rest of the industry finally caught up with.
Now they have introduced the RF cameras which allow all your EF/EF-S lenses to work 100% perfectly and in many cases much better than they did with the EF/EF-S cameras.
There is NO other system that even comes close with this type of compatibility.
That said you can get into the system with with the Canon T7 for 499.99 and it has WiFi capability built in which keep you connected wirelessly.
The Canon SL2 (Smallest APSC DSLR) is 549.99
Both can use every EF/EF-S lens ever made with 100% compatibility. You don't need a scorecard to keep track of what works with what, as all the other systems do. Then as you grow and perhaps advance to the RF mount every lens you buy will work perfectly as well unlike other systems.
So you can't go wrong with such a comprehensive and compatible system and these starter cameras are phenomenal.

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