i am a 14 year old interested in photoghaphy what is a good camera to start out with?

Question

i can only spend about $250 on it

Answer 1

Your limited to the Canon A630 I believe. If you want to get into serious photography then good luck. Ive droped more than $2000 on just the basics of photography. For point and shoot moments get the Canon A630 you wont be disappointed.

I would say no to Fuji, they make you use xD cards unlike everyone else who use SD cards.

Answer 2

It is very interesting times for cameras today. We are at a technology transition point for cameras. By that I mean you have TWO choices for cameras, Analog or Digital. Old Photographer gurus will tell you that you can ONLY learn Photography with a ANALOG camera. It simply gives you more knowledge in the process of exposure, compositon, field of focus, lighting/flash, etc. However, you could argue that Analog cameras are out like Slide Rules for engineering. They may be obsolete.

So, you need to decide which path to choose. I would recommend the Digital path and then realize that you will MISS much of the concepts from above, but there is so much to learn anyway, that you can always get back to those basics if the interest stays HOT.

For $250, you can get a wide range of Digitals. Look for optical zoom, look for MANUAL settings of white balance, focus, etc to give you some of the learning tools. Look for LONGER battery life, like the Casio Z1000's 360 shots. Typically the smaller/thinner the camera, the less battery life you have.

In the end and above all, have FUN! At 14 you can do some amazing things and let the camera simply be your tool and let your brain think about composition, timing, subjects, etc.

Answer 3

You could get a great used film SLR and 50mm lens, or even a new Canon film Rebel with a consumer zoom.

Your price range won't let you get a digital SLR, so you will need to look for a digicam with some manual features. Stay with a name brand like Canon, Nikon, Olympus, or even Kodak. (Although I'm not sure Kodak has any manual digicams.) Spend at the top of your price rather than the bottom. (You get what you pay for.) After you get your camera, read the manual!!!

Then visit the library or buy a book on beginning photography. Learn what the settings on a camera do and when they're used for what effect. Learn about lighting and composition. Then practice, practice, practice! And don't forget to have fun!

Answer 4

For $250 (plus tax) you could pick up a Panasonic Lumix LZ5, four AA NiMH batteries (one pair in the camera, one pair as backup) and a charger. Panasonic has the best image stabilization available, and that's something that most people never seem to think about when buying digital cameras, even though they are generally far less forgiving than 35mm film. It's a 6 megapixel camera with 6x optical zoom, compact enough that you could fit it in a pocket, lightweight enough that you won't walk lopsided if you do, and has both Point-N-Shoot modes (for stills and video with audio) and more complex modes that allow you to control most of the settings. And it takes SD cards, which are the most popular form of flash memory right now (though it has 16MB of built-in memory, so you can at least get some use out of it if you don't have any SD cards).

Answer 5

You won't be able to afford a digital SLR camera with a budget of $250. A good place to go and read up on cameras (grouped by such things as price and resolution etc) is cnet.com.

Answer 6

Photography although some people do not agree is an art. Any SLR camera will do. It's the only camera different from a point and shoot.

Answer 7

I have a Sony-W7...7.2 megapixels, lots of settings for $300 about a year ago, you can probably pick up a W7 for much cheaper now or something comperable....

Dont forget to buy a tripod (not that tabletop crap but a real one (usually $20-40) and a good size memory card

Answer 8

I would recommend you a Canon S2 IS (a version earlier than Canon S3 IS). It should be cheaper by now. The picture is great and have a lot of functions. Can optical zoom x12, and do macro at 0cm. I own one and like it so much.

Answer 9

As a starter I think Fugifilm isn't bad. I have one. They are very good for the price. I purchased mine at Best Buy. They will help you find one also.

Answer 10

Go to Best Buy, they have good cameras. Buy what you can afford and what you think you like