Need Advice On Buying a good first camera

January 31, 2013 @ 04:00 PM

Kanye West

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Join Date: Mar 2012

Iv'e been wanting to get into photography but i need a camera can someone
point me in the direction of a good first camera. Thanks.

February 5, 2013 @ 02:27 AM

I'm sure you know that cameras all vary in prices and sizes. It all depends on how deep you are going to get into the photography lifestyle. If you simply want to try it as a hobby, buy something $300-$500 dollars. Most cameras at that price point are pretty decent and have most of the features that those in the 1k have.

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February 5, 2013 @ 03:28 AM

nasmatic

Post: 283

Join Date: Sep 2012

^ agree but photography isn't really a lifestyle. unless you're terry richardson.

February 6, 2013 @ 11:45 AM

gersh

Post: 69

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: US

depends what your aim is too, like what kind of shots your taking, portrait, macro, action (wide angles) or normal day to day stuff, lenses will kill you in the end. you can get started on cheap stuff but you'll realise how quality comes at a price but doesnt mean your shots are bad, just colours and brightness.

February 6, 2013 @ 05:45 PM

bacontaco

Post: 225

Join Date: May 2011

Location: ATL

get any all-manual 35mm camera and some film. that way you can take good pictures, but also have to be conscious that you are using film every shot and won't go willy nilly like you would with digital. also cell phones have pretty good cameras in them these days, just start being more conscious with your instagram.

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February 6, 2013 @ 05:58 PM

Shanklin

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Join Date: Nov 2006

^I say go digital before film for that exact reason you just stated, you can't go willy nilly taking pictures haha, it'll be harder to learn if you're conscious of your film IMO. If you do go digital, use M to learn whats what, and get a 50mm lens. I've been using a t1i + kit lens/50mm for years now and it hasn't failed me yet.

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