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Best Beginner Camera

  • 07-02-2010 7:00pm
    #1
    **Portia**
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭


    Hi there,


    I am completely new to photography but would like to get into it. Just as a hobbie, to take portraits of friends and famuily and just generally experiment. Could someone reccommend me a good camera which is beginner-friendly and also how much it would cost??

    Thanks!!


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  • #2
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    This netted me this.


  • #3
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Beginner camera should have some programs to help you in case of absolute uncertainty, but should let you know to learn and grow. If you could afford it financially and space-wise, I would recommend entry level DSLRs like Canon 350D (older, second hand) or it's (new) successors. With both kit lense and nifty-fifty.


  • #4
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    For a Beginner who wants to learn & also see if they like Photography I would reccomend a Bridge Camera. These are cameras that have a lot of the features of more expensive DSLR Cameras but do not have interchangeable lenses. They are called "Bridge" as they fill the middle ground between the Compact Point & Shoot's and the DSLR's. You will get Manual Control as well as Auto Modes. You can learn a lot about Exposure Control, Composition and Photographic Technique. There are limitations & compromises, but they offer really good value for money.

    Most makers have Bridge Cameras in their range. I know that Fuji have some really good models. Have a read of this thread and then come back and ask if you need clarification or help.


  • #5
    ditpaintball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭ditpaintball


    My vote would go towards a Nikon D40 or its replacement, the D300 I think it is. It is a great camera that has loads of stuff to help you learn about photoraphy.


  • #6
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    ditpaintball wrote: »
    My vote would go towards a Nikon D40 or its replacement, the D300 I think it is. It is a great camera that has loads of stuff to help you learn about photoraphy.

    I think you are mistaken. The D300 is hardly the replacement for the D40.


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  • #7
    ditpaintball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭ditpaintball


    Correct, it's the d3000


  • #8
    dredg
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭dredg


    http://www.makethephoto.com/how-to-choose-a-digital-camera/


  • #9
    **Portia**
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭**Portia**


    Thank a mil guys I will get researching on the cameras you have suggested. As I am brand spanking new to photography I do not want to spend too much. The 'brige' camera seems a good option maybe. I need photography for Dummies or something because the terminology/makes/model are akin to a foreign language at the mo. Will do a bit of research based on your very helpful and informed suggestions and will let you know how I get on.

    Thanks again for taking the time to answer this thread!! :)


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