 Mike |
Buying a Beginner 35mm SLR? I'm brand new to photography and don't know a thing about it. I'd like to get a new 35mm SLR (not used; don't trust them) that I'll be able to use for a long while. What would you suggest I look for? Body, lens, flash? And who would you suggest I do business with? Thanks for your time.
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Tim Devick |
It depends on your goals. Do you want to learn photography or do you just want a camera to take pictures with? If you want to learn photography, or if you're just looking for a camera to take pictures with, probably any decent automatic camera will do. I suggest buying a fully manual SLR. I'd suggest getting a camera that has a spot metering option. I recommend fully manual SLRs because you have to understand exposure, shutter speeds, and apertures to take good pictures. The spot meter makes you think about what exactly to meter off of. The automatic cameras make all the decisions for you, so you don't learn anything. Don't be afraid to buy a used camera. I've got a couple used Canon F1s I bought used probably 8 or 10 years ago, and they work great. You can get used manual 35mm cameras on eBay for good prices. There are some reputable internet retailers also, like B&H Photo in NYC that sell new cameras. I've used B&H a lot, and I've never had any trouble with them. Others may have other internet retailer recommendations.
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