i'm 15 and when i go to college i want to take some type of photography course...what cameras do you guys perfer the most?
Thanks
2007-06-01 03:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I'd wait and contact the instructor to see if he or she has a preference. Some want you to start with black and white film so that you learn something about film processing and printing. Some want color film because slides are easy to critique and lend themselves to class projects. Some want you to start with a camera that does not have auto-focus so that you learn about focusing. That's important because there is an important relationship among focusing, shutter speed, and lens opening. If the course emphasizes the artistic side such as, composition, posing, lighting, etc., almost any camera will do but digital is good because you can take a lot more pictures at a much lower cost than with film. The ability to take many pictures means that you have a better chance of having a really good one.
2007-06-01 17:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Gerald G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hasselblad 500 series (500c, 500cm, 503cx&cw). The design of this camera hasn't changed in nearly 50 years, yet it remains a favorite amongst studio photographers and other commercial photographers. The reason for the cameras success isn't so nebulous though , its superb optics via Carl Zeiss translate into great resolution, color reproduction and tonality. Additionally there are many accessories for the camera and its modular design will allow you to shoot anything from film, to polaroid to digital depending upon what back you have on your camera. Another important thing to note is that the cameras are completely mechanical so there are no worries about batteries, or faulty electronics.
Is it the right camera for you though? It really depends upon how and what you like to photograph. If you are into action or sports photography, this camera probably isnt your best choice, though it can be done. Do you like portraiture or still life? Do you like fashion photography. Do you like cameras with a straight forward no nonsense type of design? If so perhaps then this camera is for you.
2007-06-01 11:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by wackywallwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking at a photography course just for fun, there are any number of good digital point-and-shoot cameras for a reasonable price.
If, on the other hand, you're looking at photography more seriously, then you'll want a digital SLR body so you can use a variety of lenses.
I'm partial to Canon myself.
2007-06-01 10:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cruiser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend that you should start with an old film slr to understand how everything works and only after that i would buy a digital slr
if you dont want to pay alot for a digital slr stick to an old film slr
results they will be much better
2007-06-01 10:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by raul r 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i just purchased the new nikon they are advertising on tv . it is a great camera but is costly it is 600.00 here in the united states . good luck .
2007-06-01 10:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋