I am thirteen and really want a professional camera. What is a good camera to start with? Possibly under $ 300? $ 400, if that's not possible. Thanks and hope that you can help!
Digital, is what I am looking for.
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Answer by Mere_Mortal
Digital or Film?
You don't specify.
$ 400 will not buy a "Pro" dSLR but it will buy a very good Pro fSLR like the Nikon F5 or F3HP.
Keep in mind that film cameras are "digital" as well. Just about all of my roll-film frames end up as a hi-res file. I can get 17 to 21mp out of 35mm.
Addendum:
I personally do not advise starting with digital. However, for your money you should look into a gently used Nikon D50 and 50mm F/1.8
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If you really want to learn photography, I'd get a DSLR. Canon Rebel XT and Nikon D40 are both really good starter cameras. They can usually be found used for under $ 400. Then read your manual. At least twice. Go to the library or bookstore and read everything you can about photography.
ReplyDeleteFor the money you want to spend, the Canon Rebel xTi is tough to beat, especially for $ 376. here is a link:
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If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which is reviewed at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HDTV quality video [Quicktime]; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature 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 $ 270 at amazon.com.
Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d5/c0/66b1810ae7a03f4d99e6c110.L.jpg
Good luck!
Try a Canon PowerShot A590
ReplyDeleteHere's a picture of one
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/hauntedatmidnight/canon-powershot-a590is.jpg
They are super easy to get the hang of using and the quality of your photos will be great...could be better on the megapixels but it's honestly a good camera. I'm very happy with mine. And it costs $ 150-$ 200 can't remember the exact price, but it's in that range.