 Bridget M. Ryan |
Buying my first camera I am in the process of buying my first camera. I am looking for suggestions on what type of camera I should buy, what features I should be looking for, etc.
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
Bridget, it all depends on what your goals are. Are you just interested in snap shots to record moments? Do you really want to learn the nuts and bolts of photography? Do you want instant gratification? If you want snap shots get a point and shoot or a digital. If you really want to learn get a decent SLR that you can use manually. If you are impatient and want instant gratification get a digital. Narrow it down and maybe someone can send you in a direction.
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Bridget M. Ryan |
I am interested in learning the nuts and bolts of photography and I am definitely a beginner (as you can tell, since I didn't phrase my question correctly :). I plan on eventually taking a photography class, but I want to spend some time this summer learning what I can on my own. So I would be interested in suggestions on which manual SLR would be good to learn and experiment with. Thanks for your help.
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
I applaud the fact you want to learn. I honestly don't keep up on the modern cameras as much as other's here may. I have heard good things about the Canon Rebel 2000. I assume is has manual capabilities but I don't know for sure. [Editor: Yes. It does] If you don't feel compelled to buy a new camera you can get great used ones. Great old cameras for learning to look for are the Canon AE1 and the Pentax K1000 to name a couple. Those are cameras which are commonly used by students. A basic 50mm lens is going to be your best bet. I'm sure others here will have some suggestions as well.
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