I'm looking to start college and get a degree in photography. I have previous experience in a studio setting. I need something that doesn't cost to much but is a good starter camera and of course I want it to be digital.
2007-04-14 15:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by scoobydoo_gurl2004 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I think most have Minoltas or Olympus cameras for taking photos.
I'm sure they have digitals.
2007-04-14 15:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello. I'd recommend getting a Canon EOS Rebel (either the K2 or the T2 kit with a f4.-5.6 aperture and a 28-90mm lens), and then get you a good tripod also! Canon has been around a long time and come out with a lot of products for their systems. The K2 kit goes for about $200 and around $300 or so for the upgraded T2 which is a bit snappier in the AF mode. I'd get a good Manfrotto Bogen tripod legs and a good ballhead. I bought the 3001bn with a 484RC2 ballhead for around $120 or so. The legs weigh about 3lbs, and with the specified ballhead ups it to about 4lbs. or so. Should you want to spend less on a tripod, Walmart sells a decent inexpensive one by OSN. Look for a tripod with 3way panning (not two.. save you buy a ballhead... though you won't be able to remove the panhead on these kind), hopefully the panhandle is on the RIGHT so it's not in the way AND so the flash is on TOP and not on the bottom, and shy away from the kind where you need a coin to tighten it onto the quick release plate. I prefer the kind of tripod where it has a geared column to elevate it via a crank, though I've used those without it using a GEARLESS column. You could get a good digital, but I'd recommend going as I've mentioned above. A digital slr runs for about $600-800. I recommend using Fuji film, and 400speed is a very good all around film speed capable of being used inside and out. For photographing things with flash turned off I'd recommend 800 speed, but with this really fast film enlargements become problematic due to graininess. I mainly use it when in museums where flash has to be disabled, and it's real good for doing night shots too. So that's my advice, along with reading books on photography, shoot lots of rolls of film and examining which are better and why, and read all kinds of stuff online about this wonderful subject. Good luck.
2007-04-14 16:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sarah G. Wait to see what the college requires. You may have some courses that require you to have a certain type of camera or have specific features. Many still only allow film cameras and do darkroom work.
No sense in buying something that you can't use in your study. Don't worry, if you plan on getting a degree in photography, you'll be buying lots of cameras, lenses, and other gear.
2007-04-14 16:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dan A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join a Life Member of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and The Photographic Society of America.Their Certificates would be qualified as a Bachelor of Arts in Photography.Using DSLR Canon Camera will delighting your always.
2007-04-14 21:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by victor98_2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SONY is coming out with a new one- a reputiable professional photograher i know (who has a $6500 digital) just tried it out for sony, and he said the picts are hard to distinguish. its $750
i dont know the model but check out B & H photo (its in nyc) but here is the website:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
2007-04-14 15:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dziner 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wait and ask the teacher.
2007-04-14 15:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋