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I need a reasonable beginner DSLR camera with lens anywhere from $400-$500? Any suggestions. Or should I opt for a digital camera like the Nikon LP100 (I think it's called?)? I am a beginner photography enthusiast and hope to be able to do photo shoots for people in the future or get a job as a photographer for a newspaper (I'm 15, so this is a while down the road.) I hope to one day be a photographer for National Geographic! So can I have some suggestions on a gold beginning camera? Thanks so much!
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If you want to go pro, at some point you will need a DSLR. But you don't need a DSLR to learn how to use a camera.
That said, anything about a camera can be taught - except for one thing - composition. Each photographer has to develop their own composition skills, and each photographer will have their own style for doing so. That is the main thing that differentiates the Ansel Adams of the world from the rest of us.
Composition skills can only be developed through experience, and experience is only attained through practice. Practice comes from having a camera that has DSLR-like features.
Your price point is under the range of even entry-level DSLRs. If you are looking to take a few years to learn, look at something like a Nikon P7000 or a Canon G12. Of the two, while they have the same $499 MSRP, the Nikon can be found on-line for under $400, and the Canon not much under $500.
These cameras are "professional" point & shoots, if there is such a thing. At least they could be called high-end compact cameras.
While not having nearly the capability of a DSLR, they certainly have the requisite DSLR-like features, including the all-important Aperture/Shutter priority and Manual modes that allow you to learn how to use a camera. The Nikon can even be manually focused (not sure if the Canon does or not).
These cameras also allow you to shoot in RAW mode so that you can later process them in photoshop, or other software - another skill you will need to learn to go pro.
You would be far ahead of the game to learn a few years on one of these, then make an easier jump to a DSLR when your available finances allow such a purchase.
I own a Nikon DSLR as well as a P7000. The P7000 is my go-to camera if I cannot take my DSLR with me.
If you want to go pro, at some point you will need a DSLR. But you don't need a DSLR to learn how to use a camera.
That said, anything about a camera can be taught - except for one thing - composition. Each photographer has to develop their own composition skills, and each photographer will have their own style for doing so. That is the main thing that differentiates the Ansel Adams of the world from the rest of us.
Composition skills can only be developed through experience, and experience is only attained through practice. Practice comes from having a camera that has DSLR-like features.
Your price point is under the range of even entry-level DSLRs. If you are looking to take a few years to learn, look at something like a Nikon P7000 or a Canon G12. Of the two, while they have the same $499 MSRP, the Nikon can be found on-line for under $400, and the Canon not much under $500.
These cameras are "professional" point & shoots, if there is such a thing. At least they could be called high-end compact cameras.
While not having nearly the capability of a DSLR, they certainly have the requisite DSLR-like features, including the all-important Aperture/Shutter priority and Manual modes that allow you to learn how to use a camera. The Nikon can even be manually focused (not sure if the Canon does or not).
These cameras also allow you to shoot in RAW mode so that you can later process them in photoshop, or other software - another skill you will need to learn to go pro.
You would be far ahead of the game to learn a few years on one of these, then make an easier jump to a DSLR when your available finances allow such a purchase.
I own a Nikon DSLR as well as a P7000. The P7000 is my go-to camera if I cannot take my DSLR with me.
Beginner DSLR camera?
Shelly
Im a newbie to photography, my friend recently got a canon DSLR camera and I was immediately fascinated.
I want to do mostly wildlife/landscape photography.
My range is up to $800. I heard at least 10 megapixels is good? Not bulky, relitively small and light. I also want flash and HD video
I picked out these two cameras, what do you all think?
Canon EOS Rebel T2i
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/pâ¦
Sony Alpha A580
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/storâ¦
Any other recommendations?
also, what is frames per second, aperture, and shutter speed?
Thank you so much.
Answer
First off, try this.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm
This guy uses Nikons. The D3100 (about $650) is a great starter camera.
You like the idea about shooting wildlife? you might want a 200-300 mm lens to start off with: nikon makes some great little starter lenses in those ranges (provided you take pictures only in the bright of day). They are:
55-200: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_dx_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_ed/index.htm
55-300: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_nikkor55-300mmf_45-56g_ed_vr/index.htm
and, if you can afford it (hey, we can all dream...): http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_nikkor28-300mmf_35-56gd_ed_vr/index.htm
To answer your other questions:
Frames per second: the number of pictures your camera will take in ONE second (today's cameras can take anywhere from 3 to 12, if not faster.
Aperture is the opening size of your lens. Typically, it's a number like 1.4, 1.8, 3.5, 5.6. This refers to how much light your lens will let into your camera. Smaller numbers are better, though certainly more expensive.
Shutter speed: duration of time your shutter will stay open to expose your photo sensor (formerly film). 1/30 is half the time of 1/60. 1/125 or faster (like 1/250, or 1/500) are what you would want for shooting animals running outside, or birds flying.
Hope this helps!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfromclearwater/sets/
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_dx_18-200mmf_35-56g_ed_vr2/index.htm
First off, try this.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm
This guy uses Nikons. The D3100 (about $650) is a great starter camera.
You like the idea about shooting wildlife? you might want a 200-300 mm lens to start off with: nikon makes some great little starter lenses in those ranges (provided you take pictures only in the bright of day). They are:
55-200: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_dx_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_ed/index.htm
55-300: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_nikkor55-300mmf_45-56g_ed_vr/index.htm
and, if you can afford it (hey, we can all dream...): http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_nikkor28-300mmf_35-56gd_ed_vr/index.htm
To answer your other questions:
Frames per second: the number of pictures your camera will take in ONE second (today's cameras can take anywhere from 3 to 12, if not faster.
Aperture is the opening size of your lens. Typically, it's a number like 1.4, 1.8, 3.5, 5.6. This refers to how much light your lens will let into your camera. Smaller numbers are better, though certainly more expensive.
Shutter speed: duration of time your shutter will stay open to expose your photo sensor (formerly film). 1/30 is half the time of 1/60. 1/125 or faster (like 1/250, or 1/500) are what you would want for shooting animals running outside, or birds flying.
Hope this helps!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfromclearwater/sets/
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_dx_18-200mmf_35-56g_ed_vr2/index.htm
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