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WHAT SLR CAMERA SHOULD I GET..helpppppp? |
HI, IM MEANT TO BE STARTING A NEW PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE AND IM LOOKING FOR A CHEAP STARTER SLR CAMERA AND NARROWED IT DOWN TO THESE... The Phenix DC303K Canon EOS 3000V/300 Konica Minolta Dynax 40 ANY OPINIONS...OR IDEAS............THANKS Manual cameras are the easiest to learn on, BUT if you really get into photography and want to upgrade your equipment, then your stuck with all the old and have to buy new everything. If you buy the entry level canon you have picked out, those lenses will work on a professional film or even the dslr's. Economically that would be your best bet. Buy the consumer grade lenses. You can upgrade the camera and lenses as needed. I started out with a canon rebel (the first ever) and consumer lenses. I moved up to a rebel 2000 and then to a canon dslr. Consumer lenses got upgraded to better and then to L series. It just all happened over time as my experience and interest in photography grew. I'm a big fan of minoltas, It's all that I used for a long time... but they got completely out of the camera business... so if something breaks, it's goint to be horrible trying to get it fixed. Most photography courses require something that uses all manual settings. I picked up a Pentex K-100 SE from E-bay for a manual camera. The body, 3 lenses, a doubler, a flash, release cord, bag, and a couple fliters cost me around $160 and everything was in perfect condition. They haven't made that model for quite a few years but they are very rugged, nearly impossible to kill and simple enough that just about anyone can work on them. I love mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/pentax-k1000-camera-... Here's one, but I would recoment trying to find an SE which has a better focus indicator ( instead of coming into really sharp focus with no dots, the se has a split focus dot in the center of the viewfinder) Go for a second hand one if you're new at this game. From what you listed, the canon is best in my mind. It doesn't really matter, go for what feels best in your hands. You don't need to buy extra lens's until you're into the course as the tutors will help you as to what you need. They may even have some for you to borrow. Because you never know where your interests are going to fall, you may want macro, you may want micro. Just go and visit a good second hand shop, the guys in there will be very helpfull to you. Good luck and enjoy! nobodysangel is correct. A manual camera is the only way to learn. Pentax K is good. I like Contax myself, they have the best lenses and are rugged. 50/1.4 85/1.4 A good secondhand dealer will be interested that you are starting a photography course and will help you choose suitable equipment. You will also need a tripod - get the best you can, it will never be obsolete! Get the Canon. I beleive Konica Minolta went out of business (was sold to Sony) but I can't confirm it. and don't buy anything that says Phoenix or Quantaray. And don't get Phoenix confused with Pentax. The Pentax K-1000, mentioned earlier, is a fantastic beginner camera and can be found cheap online. Check out http://www.cameta.com or http://keh.com for some good used prices. A Canon Rebel G has a few more features and is a great camera that can be found used. Just be sure you're buying a kit and not body only, or else you might not get a lens with your SLR. Then those pics are gonna look a bit fuzzy :) Happy hunting... Hi, just try google picasa. picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera. It can Edit , organise and Share you picture. It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google Download it free in here: http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa... Good Luck! |
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