I am taking a class in the fall and I heard that I have to have a 35mm SLR, they said that I would need to control my F stop? and Shutter spead and be able to focus it manualy. Basically I will need a lot of control over the camer, but at the same time I want it to be able to have an auto setting.
Also, I want to be able to take good lanscape pictures and good black and white photos and I wanna be able to take good pictures of things in the distance. Like mountains and such. So what type of camera do you suggest. Something less then $200 please. =) thanks.
2006-07-21 09:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by almostcrazy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Look at the local Wal-Mart or K-Mart and on the internet -- any of the Film SLRs that are still out there have the capability to control not only the shutter speed, but the lens opening as well. These cameras are in the range of anywhere from $200 to about $400, so be aware of that initial cost. The cameras will most likely come with either a fixed lens, or a small zoom lens (like 18-50 mm). I happen to like the Canon Series (some like Nikon), but you MUST match the auxiliary lens to the Camera.
Most likely, you will need to purchase an all purpose Zoom lens (like a 70-300mm) for the camera to meet the class requirements (about $200). You also will most likely need to purchase a flash unit as well, because some of the class requirements will be indoors an the auxiliary lighting is needed. (about $100).
Some of the students in the class formed groups to take their project photos -- and shared equipment if they all had the same basic SLR camera model.
Be aware that the class instructor will tell you what the class needs. My teen attended a photography class at the local college, and for those with film cameras -- you WILL have to purchase your film, and for developing, (in the case of my child) I needed to specify that only the negatives need be developed. Those negatives were fed into a computer-run reader, which loaded the images into a photoshop program. It is that computer program which you will use to generate all the class projects.
The creativity in this class is awesome -- but it can get pretty pricey with the film. You will need to take photographs of many different types of situations and settings, so pay attention to the instructor's assignments. After the class is over, you will end up with a portfolio that can be used in the future.
Good luck -- my teen really enjoyed the class, and I did upgrade prior to the class starting to a Digital SLR -- which opened up many opportunities even I never thought possible.
2006-07-21 09:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the shift away from 35 MM cameras, there are lots of Nikons and Canons that are now selling inexpensively on eBay and other web auctions. The best cameras in these lines have professional features, and look for fast lenses. With these two cameras, you can't go wrong. They are made to last and repairs are easy to find. Many digital cameras are not worth repairing, because they are simply not as durable. A Nikon F90S is a professional grade camera with lots of accessories commonly available for it. Canon EOS 35MM cameras are excellent, as well.
2006-07-21 20:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lance U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find one, get an Olympus OM-1. If not, then a Pentax K1000. Auto setting's for wussies.
Oh...btw...good pictures aren't made by the camera. It's what's behind the lens that makes or breaks the image.
2006-07-21 16:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by toejam_rummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon EOS 5 on Ebay
2006-07-22 14:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your professor for recommendations, after all, you will be studying with him/her. Why ask strangers??????
2006-07-21 16:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/tech-data/B0007WK8KI/ref=de_a_smtd/002-6486164-3832827?ie=UTF8
I think something along these lines would work for you.
2006-07-21 16:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Duds331 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋