Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Good camera for someone who is new, but would like a pretty nice camera?

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Hi, I'm interested in photography. We've already got a digital camera, but it is a few years old, and I'd like one for myself. I'd take pictures of mostly nature or stuff like that.


The thing is I'd like to spend <$100, and I wouldn't mind used, as long is it would have a warranty or something.

Thanks



Answer
For a entry level digital camera, check out the "Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom" for $100 on amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011ZCDKS/?tag=youheardither-20 Get a nice 4gb sdhc memory card for 9$ on amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JMJWV2/?tag=youheardither-20 and you'll be set. At the highest quality rating you should be able to capture about 800 pictures on the 4GB card with this camera.

The reasons why I recommend this camera is:

1. Canon brand, experience, quality, and past success
2. 100$, just at your budget
3. Image Stabilization on Lens - this feature will reduce the picture blur that is caused by shaky hands or long exposures.
4. 4x optical zoom - don't buy into the marketing jargon of digital zoom. Digital zoom is just cropping the existing picture and is worthless. Optical zoom is what you want.
5. Uses AA batteries which make replacing them convenient when traveling.
6. 435 reviewers on amazon and a 4.5 out of 5 star average rating.


If you are interested in entering the world of DSLR's you will need to increase your budget to about 400-600 dollars. There are other cameras that will begin to open up the possibilities and art of photography to you in the 300$ dollar range like the Canon SX10IS ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTZO/?tag=youheardither-20 ) or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TM7GD8/?tag=youheardither-20 ) but those are also a bit out of your stated budget.

Hope this helps. Good luck and happy shooting!

Profession photographers, I have a question?

Q. I'm new, but I love the look that camera's, like Nikon, the professional give.
yeah, i probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
but i want a camera like that for my birthday.
i know they're super expensive so i was going to buy a new/refurbished one.
& i'm starting to take a class once a week :)
any suggestions on what camera's to look at?
you know much more than i do.


Answer
Hi I'm a Professional Photographer and Photo Coach and the two camera makes you should stick to are Canon & Nikon - there is not much in it. This is the advice I give all beginners get an entry level DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) and put a fairly decent prime lens on the body. As a basic given all entry level camera come with a 'Kit lens' this will probably be an 18-55mm this will be ok to get started but will not produce images as good as an £80 F1.8 50mm lens. If you don't understand all the number jargon - don't worry you will in time and see the importance of the Lens and not the body. For instance you could buy a Canon 10D or 20D for little money and buy a lens for £80 then your off taking photos. Good luck, Paul Hames




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