I am taking a photography class next year at my school. Do you know any good quality but cheap digital cameras that would be useful? I would also like to know if you know any cheap but good quality 35 mm cameras. Thank you for the advice
2007-01-18 08:41:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
if you're taking photography class, then you need an SLR camera and digital SLRs dont usually come cheap...unless you go for a film SLR. if these cameras are too expensive for you, then look for a good digital cam with manual features so you will still learn to adjust the aperture, shutter speed, etc...try the olympus ultra zoom series...
2007-01-18 08:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.90703 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am by no means a camera expert, actually just the opposite but I am constantly amazed at how great of pictures my Kodak Z7590 takes. I do not think that model is still for sale but the newer Z or DX models are all about the same. They have bigger zoom than many 10x-12x, are a big seller, and decently priced. You could certainly get one at well under $500 but since you mention you would spend $500 maybe you are looking for something a little more. For $300-$400 you could get the Kodak camera with all accessories (dock, case, etc) If you want a good everyday use camera with a good zoom then I would go with the Kodak.
2016-05-24 04:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to find lots of cheap, good 35mm film SLRs. Go to www.keh.com to look at used equipment. You could start with a camera body and 50mm lens for under $200.
A digital SLR will cost more. B & H Photo has a Nikon D50, with the 18-55mm kit lens for just under $600. The D40 is $50 less, but is not as able a camera as the D50.
You might want to check with the instructor concerning camera requirements before you buy.
Good luck!
2007-01-18 12:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go digital and learn, you might want to look into a point and shoot camera with manual controls (aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual mode) as a cheaper way in. I started out with a Canon G2 as my first "serious" (digital) camera and learned on that. Once I got a hang of how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc worked, and once I learned the limitations of the P&S camera, I then took the plunge into the dSLR world.
Check out www.dpreview.com--they have a lot of in depth reviews, comparisons, and specifications on a lot of cameras.
2007-01-18 11:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by Cinco13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll leave others to speak on digital cameras on which I have my own ideas. When it comes to 35mm it's regarded as out of date and there's no monetary value in most second hand 35mm SLR bodies.
Find out whether they'll be using 35mm -- if so, buy a secondhand Pentax with its original lens. Cheap. Compact for a SLR and neater than most.
2007-01-18 09:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its got to be the Sony Cybershot series or the Canon Powershot series. They make choices easy for beginners. For a choice of models avaialbale and a link to the companies website go on to http://www.geocities.com/lcming/cameras
2007-01-19 10:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Canon, find your model then go to BH Photo, they sell cameras cheap and with kits too.
Canon
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=111
BH Photo
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home
2007-01-18 10:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nikon D40 would bea great camera especially if yau are doing a course , check out some reveiws on it
2007-01-18 08:47:02 · answer #8 · answered by smartass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't have good quality and cheap in the same camera
2007-01-18 08:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by Elvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can read reviews of camera's by ebay members. Here's a direct link
2007-01-19 01:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by jbowhard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋