What camera is a good one to purchase if i would like to get into photography?

Question

I would like it to be reasonably priced, but i would like one with a good Lens. I am completely new to photography.

Answer 1

Purchase an SLR camera...it looks old fashion but is Professional...

Or just purchase any 8-12 mega pixels camera....learn the Rule of thirds(the Golden point) for a good photography...Edit Your Photos in Adobe photoshop.(like add contrast make it Band White with good contrast..etc)

http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds

Visit here----------:) Good Luck

Answer 2

If you are talking film cameras, I would still say Nikon F4 with a 50mm or 85mm f/1.8 lens. Look on Ebay. They are still inexpensive at around $150.



If digital, go new. Since many people ask similar questions, here is what I wrote for another person addressing the matter:



A Professional cameras run around $2200 just for the body. A D300 or D700 (I use Nikon) are pro-grade. D90 (what I have) is semi-pro... between an entry level and pro-grade.



-Camera with different lighting features - Nikon or Canon has this.



-I'm planning to take nature photos so a camera that takes pics with crisp detail - now you want a good lens that has a high focal length. I use a Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC. Does me just fine.



-can take photos with no glare (like if you're taking a photo of water.)-think about polarizing filters then. It would be the best way to reduce such glare.



-Can take not blurry photos-honestly, this on is on you. You must learn to use the camera/lens to reduce blur. Usually blur is due to either photographer motion or subject motion.



-I'm also doing portraits of others (black and white.)-get a good prime lens or a good zoom.



-good quality-Canon or Nikon again!



-good features of being able to take crisp pics at nigh time and daytime- again, Canon or Nikon.



-many options of how to take a photo-again, Canon or Nikon.



-can zoom in and zoom out a lot-like I said, the Tamron 18-270 does alot and covers most focal ranges with more than adequate quality.



-can take photos very fast-how fast? is 1/4000 sec fast? How many frames per second (fps)? Anything more than 4fps will cost $$$



-I'm willing to spend $1000 or less- Well, I can recommend a D40 with an 18-55 f/2.8 and a 55-200 f/2.8 for around $1200. My realistic recommendation is a D90 +Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 for around $1500 if you shop around. Don't go used. You don't get the warranty. Pay for new stuff and get the 5/7 year warranty!

Answer 3

A couple good answers here. Main thing is to make sure you spend your money on the lens not the body. A Nikon D40 or D80/D90 should give you two very good price points depending on your budget. Canon also has some good offerings at those price points. I have written an article that should help you out further. Check it out at:



http://www.almostprofoto.com/digitalslr-research-guide/



Good luck, and remember, there is no substitute for a good understanding of photography basics.

Answer 4

Hi Dear,



When I started I got an Olympus E300 look at one shot I got from it

http://solutions.angelacarrier.com/1.jpg



Once you are behind the camera and through the lens you see the nature, or the person or the child, you will love to be able to capture that moment, half of second, once you got that passion going, nothing will stop you from learning, first that camera, then lessons, how to achieve something, then some photoshop and you are on the go to be a pro, do not let any fear to stop you.



We all have those frustration days and panic moments :).

Answer 5

Hi, I can recommend Nikon Fa, Fe2, Fm3a all are well built cameras which continue to stand the test of time. They dont cost very much and keep their value. They have everything you need to take fantastic shots and have a huge number of high quality lenses which they can be used with. Taking photos should be a intuitive and dont be fooled into buying a camera which has all the latest technology...most of it never gets used and will cost you a lot of money...if you want to spend money on your kit then buy a solid camera body and good lenses.

heres a link to some of the bodies:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/pho…

Answer 6

If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense and Live View] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:



http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28_pg5.html



It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $464 at amazon.com. in the U.S.



Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:



http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg



Good luck!

Answer 7

Try Trick Photography Special Effects - http://tinyurl.com/U4IqmvXjHD

Answer 8

the final photograph is 90% the photographer and 10% the camera,







for point and shoots I'd go with a sony point and shoot with Carl Zeiss lenses (not sony's lenses)



and for DSLRs I'd go with Canon or Nikon