Entry Level DSLR Cameras

[Sena]

I recently started to take on photography as a hobby, I'm currently looking at a couple of DSLR cameras but I'm still not sure which to go with. I played around with my friend's Canon EOS Rebel T3i and I find it pretty easy and fun to use but I want to see if anyone has a good recommendation. I'd say my budget is around $600 tops. Hope to hear a lot of responses!

 

- Sena

[PillowSmoke]

Wait....do you only want a body or kit lenses aswell?

[dizmo]

T3i is a pretty solid choice. The D3200 is also an excellent choice.

If you think you'll really get into it, it's best to decide on a brand now. If you start buying more expensive lenses you'll likely stick with the brand you've chosen.

[iNothing]

@TheDoubleYGamer

[DoubleY]

D3300 with something like a 18-140mm if you can afford it. Stock lens will do good for a while, but I would recommend getting the 18-140mm when/if you have extra money, 

 

@TheDoubleYGamer

Hi friend

[iNothing]

 

 

Hi friend

Hi, I felt that someone needed your help

[tek inpektor]

T3i.

[helping]

D3300 with something like a 18-140mm if you can afford it. 

 

Hi friend

Listen to this man, he has a very nice dog. 

[Sena]

Wait....do you only want a body or kit lenses aswell?

Oh I'm sorry, yes, kit lenses as well.

[Createinator]

Can you suggest a good mirrorless camera under 800$? Thanks!

D3300 with something like a 18-140mm if you can afford it. Stock lens will do good for a while, but I would recommend getting the 18-140mm when/if you have extra money, 

 

Hi friend

[cae]

Depends on how far you want to take the hobby. You're buying more of a lens system than just a body brand. If I could do it again I'd go for a full frame right off the bat. I have a T3i, but it doesn't matter much.

[PillowSmoke]

Oh I'm sorry, yes, kit lenses as well.

 

Yes the t3i is a solid choice.

[Fred Castellum]

T3i is a pretty solid choice. The D3200 is also an excellent choice.

If you think you'll really get into it, it's best to decide on a brand now. If you start buying more expensive lenses you'll likely stick with the brand you've chosen.

I got to try out the Nikon D5200 its actually pretty darn good~

 

Take a look here @Sena

http://snapsort.com/roundups/best-nikon-entry-level-dslrs

[DoubleY]

Listen to this man, he has a very nice dog. 

 

 

Can you suggest a good mirrorless camera under 800$? Thanks!

here you go 

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-System-10-30mm/dp/B005OGR3DM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399780253&sr=8-1&keywords=Nikon+v1

That comes with two lenses. a 10mm (locked focal length) and a 10-30mm

 

If you were to spend anymore money on a camera, might as well get a DSLR.

[DoubleY]

I got to try out the Nikon D5200 its actually pretty darn good~

 

Take a look here @Sena

http://snapsort.com/roundups/best-nikon-entry-level-dslrs

According to that site, the D5200 takes better pictures than the D5300:D

 

I might be wrong here, but don't they have the same sensor? Image quality should be the same

[Createinator]

 

 

here you go 

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-System-10-30mm/dp/B005OGR3DM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399780253&sr=8-1&keywords=Nikon+v1

That comes with two lenses. a 10mm (locked focal length) and a 10-30mm

 

If you were to spend anymore money on a camera, might as well get a DSLR.

Thanks!

Not for myself, my friend seems to be crazy about mirrorless cameras and I have no idea about them

[DoubleY]

Thanks!

Not for myself, my friend seems to be crazy about mirrorless cameras and I have no idea about them

In my opinion they are kind of pointless in the $400+ range considering you could get a DSLR with better image quality for the same money. But meh, it's his money. Sometimes you have to let people make mistakes

[Vitalius]

I learn a bit from this guy's videos. However, he does prattle on a lot. 

He has podcasts too so use those if you just want to listen since the videos are excessively long.

[Createinator]

In my opinion they are kind of pointless in the $400+ range considering you could get a DSLR with better image quality for the same money. But meh, it's his money. Sometimes you have to let people make mistakes

Yeah, when they don't take your suggestions its best to let them make the mistake ~ if you don't wanna learn for free ~ you gotta pay for it!

[DoubleY]

I learn a bit from this guy's videos. However, he does prattle on a lot. 

He has podcasts too so use those if you just want to listen since the videos are excessively long.

There are no other Photography Youtubers except for FroKnowsPhoto and Tony Northup 

 

just kidding

[dizmo]

I got to try out the Nikon D5200 its actually pretty darn good~

 

Take a look here @Sena

http://snapsort.com/roundups/best-nikon-entry-level-dslrs

Great camera, I have a few friends that used that as their first DSLR! The D5100 as well.

It's funny, a lot of the cameras in that list I'd consider a step or two above entry level. The D7100? Really?

 

In my opinion they are kind of pointless in the $400+ range considering you could get a DSLR with better image quality for the same money. But meh, it's his money. Sometimes you have to let people make mistakes

There are a lot of mirrorless cameras that actually fare extremely well against full sized DSLR's. They're not to be brushed aside with a "they're all crap" attitude.

[DoubleY]

There are a lot of mirrorless cameras that actually fare extremely well against full sized DSLR's. They're not to be brushed aside with a "they're all crap" attitude.

Yes, but considering you can get a DSLR with better functionality for the same price, I don't see why not unless size is a REAL issue. The sensor in a DSLR is huge compared to the one in a mirror less camera.

[dizmo]

Yes, but considering you can get a DSLR with better functionality for the same price, I don't see why not unless size is a REAL issue. The sensor in a DSLR is huge compared to the one in a mirror less camera.

Again, you're just comparing sensor size. You can actually get very good shots with a smaller sensor. Ones that compare just as well as the larger sensors.

Not only that, there are more than a few mirrorless cameras that use DSLR sized sensors in them.

I think you may be thinking of Micro 4/3's cameras. They all have smaller sensors.

[Fred Castellum]

According to that site, the D5200 takes better pictures than the D5300:D

 

I might be wrong here, but don't they have the same sensor? Image quality should be the same

Not too sure about that mate, I'm sure there are a couple of differences that effect image quality other than the sensor. I just know Snapsort is very reputable for camera comparisons. Helped me pick out my Nikon P500 a couple of years back, great purchase. 

 

Great camera, I have a few friends that used that as their first DSLR! The D5100 as well.

It's funny, a lot of the cameras in that list I'd consider a step or two above entry level. The D7100? Really?

 

There are a lot of mirrorless cameras that actually fare extremely well against full sized DSLR's. They're not to be brushed aside with a "they're all crap" attitude.

Haha don't know how the D7100 made it onto the list. 

 

Those Sony mirrorless ones were pretty darn good, I hear they were surprisingly durable too. 

[Sena]

 

 

here you go 

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-System-10-30mm/dp/B005OGR3DM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399780253&sr=8-1&keywords=Nikon+v1

That comes with two lenses. a 10mm (locked focal length) and a 10-30mm

 

If you were to spend anymore money on a camera, might as well get a DSLR.

That is a beautiful dog and a very nice picture!