Maybe one that is upgradable
2006-11-09 08:00:12 · 5 answers · asked by goose24_2001 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
How much do you have to invest into Photography?
If you can afford it, I suggest getting a quality Digital SLR. Something you can change lenses and improve your tools as you get better versed on your craft.
You can probably find a good DSLR for $600-$1400 and be able to save money in the long run.
With it being digital, you can screen all your shots and delete the bad ones before they are ever printed. This also, enables you to take pictures in VOLUME...basically snap away as you will be able to delete the bad ones and have them cost you nothing!!!
2006-11-09 08:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by warequalspeace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes definitely an SLR. They are getting cheaper all the time. I would recommend on a tight budget that you start with Nikon D50 or Canon EOS400. Other brands of entry level SLR are good but Canon and Nikon have been making lenses etc for a very long time and a lot of gear is backwards compatible so you could even buy accessories second hand to save money. Also companies such as Tamron & Sigma etc make a wide variety of lenses for these cameras.
Later on down the track you can upgrade the camera body and keep your lenses & flash etc.
I initially bought two non SLR cameras and I now consider that money wasted. I then bought a Nikon D50 and it was an exceptional camera and I have now ordered a D80.
However there are lots of traps out there so do your homework! There are lots of helpful websites.
2006-11-09 08:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by teef_au 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want an "upgradeable" camera, you want an SLR. We could debate film vs. digital, but frankly, I think the cost of learning on film probably offsets the lower cost of the equipment. If you decide to get out of photography, at least you will be able to sell your camera if you have a digital camera.
Get a Nikon D50. It has a few "consumer friendly" automatic modes that make it very easy to use, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. The "kit" lens is a decent lens optically, but you might want to upgrade to the Nikkor AF-S 18-70 f/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens. When you are ready to add lenses, the sky is the limit with Nikon.
Get a 1 GB memory card, such as the Sandisk "Ultra" for decent write speed. You can get these in the $35 range, after rebates.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d50.asp
Circuit City has it for $700, with the lens.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Nikon-D50-Digital-Camera/sem/rpsm/oid/127029/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Walmart has it for $660.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4058046
2006-11-09 11:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm new to photography as well, I'm starting off with a Nikon D50. It's rather expensive though, but worth it. It was a bit more than $1000.
2006-11-09 08:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Skitch_™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To LEARN phography the only way to go is a digital single lens reflex (DSLR). But just to "get into photography" ...if that means not really learning, then any point and shoot camera will do.
2006-11-09 20:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋