First Camera

[Mariopr3]

Hi, im one of LTTs younger viewers who enjoys taking photographs of random things on his phone camera. But my camera isnt that great, so im looking for a camera for beginners, with a good range of settings (but not too complicated!) and good image quality like 20 megapix+ and not to expensive! im talking 300 Max with acessorys and lenses.

 

Thanks!

[BloodyWaters]

Here's an article on some good cameras under $300. 

 

https://www.lifewire.com/intermediately-priced-digital-cameras-3897832

[samcool55]

Maybe the 2nd hand market is worth giving a look?

Also learning what the most basic settings do and how to use the camera properly is as important or even more important than the camera you'll get.

The auto-stuff is usually ok but not nearly good enough to get the best picture out of your camera.

[Eduard the weeb]

12 minutes ago, Mariopr3 said:

Hi, im one of LTTs younger viewers who enjoys taking photographs of random things on his phone camera. But my camera isnt that great, so im looking for a camera for beginners, with a good range of settings (but not too complicated!) and good image quality like 20 megapix+ and not to expensive! im talking 300 Max with acessorys and lenses.

 

Thanks!

I personal go with this option. 

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX530-HS-Commander/dp/B017WKRAMQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1504015397&sr=8-13&keywords=Camera+packages

 

Shooting in 1080p helps because that what most people use and it is less then your 300 dollar budget and it from Canon which is a good company and finally there is a tripod to help it make smoother.

 

or this  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00THP23CW?psc=1 

Same things still apply 

[Mariopr3]

52 minutes ago, Eduard the weeb said:

I personal go with this option. 

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX530-HS-Commander/dp/B017WKRAMQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1504015397&sr=8-13&keywords=Camera+packages

 

Shooting in 1080p helps because that what most people use and it is less then your 300 dollar budget and it from Canon which is a good company and finally there is a tripod to help it make smoother.

 

or this  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00THP23CW?psc=1 

Same things still apply 

These look good but neither of them ship to the Uk!!

[cc143]

8 hours ago, Mariopr3 said:

These look good but neither of them ship to the Uk!!

Wex Photographic, Jessops and London Camera exchange all have used and refurbished offerings you can look at. Pick any beginner DSLR from the past 5 years and your needs will probably be covered. Just keep in mind: 

 

Specify what type of photography you want to get into and buy a camera from a brand that offers the relevant lenses. 

Stick to the Camera brand you picked initially, unless your needs change vastly over time. 

Megapixels mean nothing. A 50mp camera will be useless with a cheapo lens and inexperienced user. 

 

Exhibit A: 

 

[Mariopr3]

8 hours ago, cc143 said:

Wex Photographic, Jessops and London Camera exchange all have used and refurbished offerings you can look at. Pick any beginner DSLR from the past 5 years and your needs will probably be covered. Just keep in mind: 

 

Specify what type of photography you want to get into and buy a camera from a brand that offers the relevant lenses. 

Stick to the Camera brand you picked initially, unless your needs change vastly over time. 

Megapixels mean nothing. A 50mp camera will be useless with a cheapo lens and inexperienced user. 

 

Exhibit A: 

 

As I said, Im inexperienced, I don't have a camera brand, this is my first camera,

[cc143]

7 minutes ago, Mariopr3 said:

As I said, Im inexperienced, I don't have a camera brand, this is my first camera,

Pick up the latest  canon xx0d or nikon d3x00 camera you can afford from any of the websites I mentioned above.

[Evolution.]

Go to ebay auctions I managed to get a decent DSLR for pretty cheap