need some camera help

philbyi-guy · 02-26-14, 08:45 PM

I've always admired photography, and I still doubt I'll ever get pictures as good as I've seen from some of my friends (I know nothing about photography) But I want a camera. My brother has a small little camera that gets pretty nice pics, and that's what I'm looking for. not too expensive, and something that a total newbie can take nice pictures with, without too much experience (I don't expect my pictures to be perfect)

Mikoh4792 · 02-26-14, 10:14 PM

What's your budget?

What are you looking for? A point-and-shoot, a dslr, a mirrorless? If you don't know what these are a quick google search should give you a good idea of what you want. And joining a photography forum would be much more productive.

If you want to learn how to take good photos, I think getting a dslr would be the right step. Best way to learn how to set your exposure, use different types of lighting, wide-angle and telephoto shots....etc. Most entry level dslrs are pretty basic/easy to learn and there are many guides out there on youtube and books.

philbyi-guy · 02-27-14, 05:49 PM

Budget: $400 max. I don't value photography as much as having the money to keep my animals happy
Dslr would be best I think. Something that does have an auto mode that takes nice pics on, but also lets me learn the basics

Mikoh4792 · 02-27-14, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by philbyi-guy

Budget: $400 max. I don't value photography as much as having the money to keep my animals happy
Dslr would be best I think. Something that does have an auto mode that takes nice pics on, but also lets me learn the basics

I can't comment then...because the dslrs I've tried are not that good on auto. You'll get much better pics setting the exposure yourself but to be honest it's not that hard to get a hang of once you start understanding them.(just watch youtube videos...)

Amazon.com: Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens: Camera & Photo

nikon d3100 is the entry level dslr for nikon...$409 comes with an 18-55mm lens.

Mikoh4792 · 02-27-14, 05:57 PM

Sony nex... compact camera systems. Auto should be much better and is $299.

Amazon.com: Sony NEX-3NL/B Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Kit (Black): SONY: Camera & Photo

And there are plenty of point and shoots that are decent and under $100 but dslrs and similar are more versatile.

Mikoh4792 · 02-27-14, 05:58 PM

I'd recommend something that can use interchangeable lens since down the road you can buy different focal length lenses for wide angles, telephoto, macro...etc.

philbyi-guy · 02-27-14, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

I'd recommend something that can use interchangeable lens since down the road you can buy different focal length lenses for wide angles, telephoto, macro...etc.

Ok thank you, I'll look into the cameras mentioned

**Pareeeee** · 03-06-14, 09:39 AM

I recommend any of the of the Canon SX series. I have a Canon SX20IS, and even though it's a few years old it takes AMAZING pictures. These cameras are famous for having great zoom lenses.

I ordered an adapter for my camera and now I can attach filters etc.

Example shots I've taken with this camera:

Macro shot:

Scenery shot:

Zoom example - this turtle was not close, probably 20 feet away.

Mikoh4792 · 03-06-14, 09:43 AM

Awesome pics pareee. Are those taken with manual exposure, or auto settings?

**Pareeeee** · 03-06-14, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Awesome pics pareee. Are those taken with manual exposure, or auto settings?

Oh boy, you're asking me to remember that? I'll have to look at my exif data when I get to my PC.

philbyi-guy · 03-06-14, 05:34 PM

I'll look into that. Anyone have experience with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0

Mikoh4792 · 03-06-14, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by philbyi-guy

I'll look into that. Anyone have experience with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0

I've toyed around with it at stores.

If you are getting into dslrs, don't worry about image quality. They are all good as long as you have good lenses.

Just look for the features.(wifi, dual card slots...etc). For your use and purposes I think a T3i would serve you very well. And the kit lens that comes with the camera(18-55 or 18-135STM) are quite decent lenses.

Here are photos taken with the canon t3i(aka 600d)

Full-size sample photos from Canon EOS 600D

MCB · 03-08-14, 05:43 PM

Cannon EOS 400D, a few years old but a great starter DSLR, you won't go wrong.

violet · 03-09-14, 09:43 AM

Sony RX100, it's a great little camera. This is the perfect one for your price range

violet · 03-09-14, 07:31 PM

Here are some inexpensive camera for you, check out
Best Cheap Digital Camera under 200 Dollars 2014