anon101
I have been using a point and shoot camera for a while and i'm thinking about buying a DSLR because i'm getting more serious about photography. Particularly the rebel xs. It comes with a 18-55mm lens. Also, i'm going on a trip to yosemite soon so i was thinking it would come in handy. What lenses would be good to buy for this camera and my trip and just general photography?
so, first: does anyone have this camera? how is it, and would it be right for me?
second: what kinds of things can you use for the 18-55mm lenses? just upclose pictures or is good for relatively far things?
third: what other lens or lenses would you suggest i should buy for me and my trip?
answers for any of the questions would be greatly appreciated!!
THANKS SO MUCH! (:
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I'm a Nikon too. If you're looking to get into the DSLR's then you might want to check out the Nikon D3000. Great for beginners.
Anyway, 18-55mm lenses are like the standard, most cameras come with one. They do a little bit of everything, zoom a little, some wide angles, and some macro.
Since you are going to Yosemite then I would recommend you get a 55-200mm lens. They are good for zooming and wide angle (which I would imagine are some of the things you would need on your trip.)
The 55-200mm lenses generally go for about $150, depending on what brand and model.
I'm a Nikon too. If you're looking to get into the DSLR's then you might want to check out the Nikon D3000. Great for beginners.
Anyway, 18-55mm lenses are like the standard, most cameras come with one. They do a little bit of everything, zoom a little, some wide angles, and some macro.
Since you are going to Yosemite then I would recommend you get a 55-200mm lens. They are good for zooming and wide angle (which I would imagine are some of the things you would need on your trip.)
The 55-200mm lenses generally go for about $150, depending on what brand and model.
DSLR camera for beginners?
Laly
Can somebody please tell me what is a good DSLR camera for beginners? A camera with plenty of features but user friendly. Thanks!
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Any of the entry level cameras from Canon, Nikon or Sony are fine. They all have pluses and minuses, but apart from minor differences, they are all excellent cameras. You need to go into a camera store and see which one fits best in your hand. The one that has the buttons and dials where they fit best into your reach is the one that will be easiest to use. Another deciding factor is if you have a group of fiends that are into photography. If so, I recommend getting the same brand as the friends. This way, you can learn from each other on camera adjustments and you can borrow each others lenses if you like. I loan out a lens to my friends who shoot Canon. My Nikon friends are out of luck.
The lowest priced dSLRs are fine. They tend to have the smallest and lightest bodies. For me, they feel a little small, especially when I am using a larger lens, so I have never liked these bodies. when you step up to the next level, you are getting a few more features like more shots per second, more autofocus points, things like that. In general, you are getting the same sensor, so the images will not be any better.
Sonys have built in vibration reduction, so you never have to by a stabilized lens, this is cheaper in the long run, but the build in stabilization is not tuned to each individual lens, so it is not quite as good over the full range.
Any of the entry level cameras from Canon, Nikon or Sony are fine. They all have pluses and minuses, but apart from minor differences, they are all excellent cameras. You need to go into a camera store and see which one fits best in your hand. The one that has the buttons and dials where they fit best into your reach is the one that will be easiest to use. Another deciding factor is if you have a group of fiends that are into photography. If so, I recommend getting the same brand as the friends. This way, you can learn from each other on camera adjustments and you can borrow each others lenses if you like. I loan out a lens to my friends who shoot Canon. My Nikon friends are out of luck.
The lowest priced dSLRs are fine. They tend to have the smallest and lightest bodies. For me, they feel a little small, especially when I am using a larger lens, so I have never liked these bodies. when you step up to the next level, you are getting a few more features like more shots per second, more autofocus points, things like that. In general, you are getting the same sensor, so the images will not be any better.
Sonys have built in vibration reduction, so you never have to by a stabilized lens, this is cheaper in the long run, but the build in stabilization is not tuned to each individual lens, so it is not quite as good over the full range.
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