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Can somebody please tell me what is a good DSLR camera for beginners? A camera with plenty of features but user friendly. Thanks!
Answer
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.
Simple DSLR cameras for beginners?
Q. I want to get into professional photography and would like to upgrade my camera with a simple DSLR camera. I am looking for a reasonably priced one. If you have any suggestions all would be appreciated. !Mucho aprecia! :)
Answer
Most reputable manufacturers make some excellent entry level DSLR cameras.
What you should look for is one with an adequate number of dedicated controls conveniently placed so you do not have to take your eye off the viewfinder to manipulate. My initial strategy was to set the camera in manual mode set ISO 200, aperture at f8 and speed at 1/125s and vary these depending on lighting conditions and required effect, as one would in an old manual 35mm SLR.
The Pentax K100d super was my first DSLR, an upgrade from my Fuji F700 compact which had the RAW option and a good number of dedicated controls for a compact, rather than menu options.
The Pentax was chosen because of its low price and the fact that I had lenses of 35mm vintage for the Pentax K mount, which work very well with it, so I did not have to spend a huge amount of money on digital lenses. Image stabilization in the Pentax is accomplished via sensor shift rather than being a lens function, which means that all attached lenses are stabilized regardless of vintage.
Lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs are great but rather expensive and 35mm lenses may be used but unlike the Pentax with limited functionality.
I would recommend you go to a shop and ask to handle the different cameras and see which one feels more comfortable in your hands and the controls easier to manipulate. That one will most probably give you the best photos and the greatest pleasure.
Good Luck!
Most reputable manufacturers make some excellent entry level DSLR cameras.
What you should look for is one with an adequate number of dedicated controls conveniently placed so you do not have to take your eye off the viewfinder to manipulate. My initial strategy was to set the camera in manual mode set ISO 200, aperture at f8 and speed at 1/125s and vary these depending on lighting conditions and required effect, as one would in an old manual 35mm SLR.
The Pentax K100d super was my first DSLR, an upgrade from my Fuji F700 compact which had the RAW option and a good number of dedicated controls for a compact, rather than menu options.
The Pentax was chosen because of its low price and the fact that I had lenses of 35mm vintage for the Pentax K mount, which work very well with it, so I did not have to spend a huge amount of money on digital lenses. Image stabilization in the Pentax is accomplished via sensor shift rather than being a lens function, which means that all attached lenses are stabilized regardless of vintage.
Lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs are great but rather expensive and 35mm lenses may be used but unlike the Pentax with limited functionality.
I would recommend you go to a shop and ask to handle the different cameras and see which one feels more comfortable in your hands and the controls easier to manipulate. That one will most probably give you the best photos and the greatest pleasure.
Good Luck!
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