I’m 14 and i’m really into photography and i’m gunna get a professional camera but i don’t know what brand to get?
What brand do you recommend, only say if you are experienced.
Begin with a DSLR Olympus Evolt 510 which is rated above the Canon Rebel and Nikon D40s by Consumer Reports. It sells for around $675 at samys.com. And if that is too expensive, consider a regular 35mm film camera such as a used Nikon Photomic F or FTN which sells for around $300 with a normal lense.
Good luck!
4 Responses to “What is the best brand of professional digital cameras for beginners in photography?”
You have two DSLR choices … Nikon or Canon
You have two medium format choices … Mamiya or Hasselblad
Now depending upon what field of photography you eventually choose, will determine the system you invest in.
For now, start with a nice used Nikon or Canon 35 mm SLR and standard zoom lens. You can find them for under $200 (actually more like from $50 to $150) on craigslist. You can start learning how to use the cameras light meter, compose and expose your images with this camera. Having your film processed and having a CD made so you can review your images on your computer will slow your learning process down.
Using the 35 mm camera does two things well. It will get you used to using cameras that operate exactly the same way the $5,000 DSLR cameras do, but using film and because you are shooting film, you can slow down and take the time to meter each shot on the roll of film so every one is exposed perfectly and you fill the frame with exactly the image you want … so you don’t have to later crop out unimportant stuff.
NOTE: Tips on composition …
http://photoinf.com/General/Ro.....Design.htm
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Nikon/Leica/Sinar user
understand that the answers you get are going to be very biased. It’s going to be mostly Nikon and Canon fans. They are fine cameras, but not the only players and other camera makes have advantages over the Nikon and Canon in certain areas.
Don’t forget to look into dSLRs by Pentax, Olympus and especially Sony’s alpha line. I own the the Sony Alpha A700, it’s a fine camera. The Sony Alpha A200 would be a fine start. Don’t be afraid to look into used cameras that might be models that were new like 2-4 years ago, it might be a cheaper way to get your toes wet.
You can save on the bodies that way, but not the glass. The lenes kinda cost whatever they do, and don’t go down all that much.
On the cheap check out Nikon’s d40, d60, look out for good deals on used d80 and d200. Canon used rebel Xti’s can be very cheap, the newer entry level XS (not the XSi) can be a bargain if you look around.
Don’t take any one answer as the solid truth, do your own research. Join some photography forums, lurk, read, and learn. There’s a lot to learn in photography, and having a good camera isn’t everything.
Good luck.
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There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ …
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.
Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/Pag.....estid=2039 …
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Lear.....resolution …
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/Pag.....cale=en_US …
Check this camera. FUJIFILM – FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol.....2192673855 …
This could be the best slim line camera. It’s PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:So.....NsawNlbGVj …
The information about my camera is just to show that you don’t need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes … like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don’t believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner’s manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera …
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
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http://www.google.com/base/a/4.....3918363271
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ …
http://dpreview.com/ …
Begin with a DSLR Olympus Evolt 510 which is rated above the Canon Rebel and Nikon D40s by Consumer Reports. It sells for around $675 at samys.com. And if that is too expensive, consider a regular 35mm film camera such as a used Nikon Photomic F or FTN which sells for around $300 with a normal lense.
Good luck!
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I attended Art Center College of Design.