Starting tips for photography

[Apocalipse]

Hello everyone, i wanted to buy a good camera for a while now.

Now that i have been bombarded by the price range of cameras,

going far into 4 digits, i feel that i need help, with deciding what is best for me.

I want to be able to shoot stills mostly, filming is not a priority.

I have a feeling that i have to spend around 500-600 euros to get anything decent,

but mostly i need help to find where i could learn about cameras and all the standards.

I think i want a DSLR camera, i do not want a analogue one.

 

Thank you!

[Otaku³]

I have a friend who is really into photography,some quick whatsapping later he recommended the Blackmagic Pocket camera.

There's more info about it here: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera

[Apocalipse]

I have a friend who is really into photography,some quick whatsapping later he recommended the Blackmagic Pocket camera.

There's more info about it here: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera

I saw that linus did a review on some blackmagic speed boosters,

at this moment i am just looking for directions where i could learn the basics,

such as Fstop shutters exposure iso etc., after that picking a camer should be easy enough.

And thank you for the suggestion!

[LancerBG]

keep saving your money, double your budget then start to look. Spending on a good camera is worth it, will last you years and years with zero need to upgrade. you can get an ok entry level camera at your current price point but those are the ones you are going to want to replace in a couple years. you will outgrow them pretty fast. another train of thought is that you can buy a camera now in your price range to see if you are serious or not about photography that way you dont need to spend and arm and an leg. Thing is if you buy a really good camera you can sell it at any time and still get a good return on what you spent. entry level not so much. 

[Flight1sim]

I saw that linus did a review on some blackmagic speed boosters,

at this moment i am just looking for directions where i could learn the basics,

such as Fstop shutters exposure iso etc., after that picking a camer should be easy enough.

And thank you for the suggestion!

Watch some DigitalRev on youtube, just search up DSLR basics/tutorials, choose a camera and a few lenses, and *bingo*

[NInety]

Make sure you take off the lense cap.

[GlassBomb]

I suggest looking at something like a used Canon 600D (or similar). They are reasonably solid. And should be fairly cheap when used. Used ones will give more money left over to spend on lenses and general accessories.

[bob345]

The new 750d could be a great option for you once it is released. Using only manual settings is also a good idea

[Apocalipse]

keep saving your money, double your budget then start to look. Spending on a good camera is worth it, will last you years and years with zero need to upgrade. you can get an ok entry level camera at your current price point but those are the ones you are going to want to replace in a couple years. you will outgrow them pretty fast. another train of thought is that you can buy a camera now in your price range to see if you are serious or not about photography that way you dont need to spend and arm and an leg. Thing is if you buy a really good camera you can sell it at any time and still get a good return on what you spent. entry level not so much. 

 Thank a lot il get right on that, in anycase thanks to everyone who pitched in!

[Prastupok]

Number one thing I can tell you... cameras are important, but lenses are much more so. Spend more on a lens. I have lenses that cost more than some of my bodies.

[weez]

Number one tip. Get out there and do it. Don't worry about the gear. The gear isn't important and will not get you great photos. Go to your local store and see what they have in your price range. Get a feel for the ergonomics and menu lay out. When you find the one you like, leave the store and shop on line for the best price for that camera you liked. Buy it and use it.