Can you recommend to me a suitable camera for a beginner?

I'm thinking of getting into art photography and I would like recommendations for a suitable camera for beginners. Not too expensive.

Is it better to use a digital camera or a camera that uses film?

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Lots of ideas on there. Free to join, you can upload your work, join different groups, get help.

i would recommend canon 100%. i just got the IXUS 75 and it is very easy to use, just read the instructions and you will get the hang of it. What i love about this camera is the amazing features! eg. You can highlight one colour in the picture you are taking and leave everything else black and white. i got some beautiful pics. i think it would be perfect for art photography. it also has a massive screen at the back compared to other cams which is really good if you need to see details there and then - if you're getting into art photography you'd probably need this.
one slight downside? well there isn't a battery sign on the screen telling you how much you've got left and it only flashes up when it is going to run out soon.
but it's a small negative. you can always get a spare battery.

hope this helps. i think canon are reliable over all so you should look into a few models.

I think you should start out with a regular digital camera or a film SLR camera. I started out with a digital point and shoot, 300$ sony cyber shot to be exact, i also used various Kodak point and shoots, and then I moved onto digital. I bought my first slr a while ago. And I think that if you're serious, you should buy an SLR when you're ready. If you're just getting into it, don't go and buy every single thing or else you'll find the stuff useless.. Just check out a film SLR or a digi.
Read books, learn about exposure and lighting etc..
I've known people to take amazing, gallery worthy photos with only knowledge of exposure, lighting and surrondings and a 90$ camera. If you wait until you know what you're doing, you're going to thank yourself. Not to mention, you may need to save up. dSLR cameras can cost as much as 5000$.

I would start off with an entry level dslr that has help screens in it, so the Nikon D40 would be your best idea. These are now going for around 拢260 with a lens ($500) and Nikon is a good, capable and sturdy make. The plus of this camera over another make is the advice and tutoring it gives as you go along.

Alternatively, get a secondhand film slr and a good starter book on photography and learn original way...on film.

nowadays it is better to have a digital camera where you can transfer your photos through your pc or laptop and you can send to your friends by email. Also, you can have it developed so you can have place it in your photo album. I suggest you buy sony cybershot or samsung digital camera. They are easy to use...

A good digital camera is best for a beginner. Then if you decide you are really enjoying it, and want to upgrade, I recommend a Kodak easy share Z710. These can range in price from $270 to $330. But I must say, they are worth the cash. :) Happy photographing!

Check out these Canon A Series simply because they give great quality images, full exposure flexibility (so you can learn and grow) and are affordable, too!

A590 IS
A720 IS
A650 IS

Since you specify "art" photography, I suggest you begin with a low end DSLR and Adobe Elements or Photoshop. Butu good lenses and up grade the camera later.

Forget cameras that use film, they're more or less obsolete now.
For a beginner I'd try the Canon Powershot A720. It costs about 拢200 but you can probably get it cheaper over the net.