Camera for a complete noob

[Elucidator]

So.. Hey!

 

I'm thinking about getting into photography and I need a good camera for that. (So far I'm a complete noob btw)

I'd like it to shoot crisp clear high quality pictures.

My price range is somewhere along the lines of 400/500. I hope you guys can help me out!

 

Thanks in advance!

[ALwin]

Nikon, Canon, Sony entry level cameras.  Even a decent point&shoot can take high quality photos if you know how.

 

My advice: go take some courses on photography and learn the skills.  This will help you more than buying an expensive camera from the start.

[Aytex]

Just now, ALwin said:

Nikon, Canon, Sony entry level cameras.  Even a decent point&shoot can take high quality photos if you know how.

 

My advice: go take some courses on photography and learn the skills.  This will help you more than buying an expensive camera from the start.

nonoon, take picture

get photoshop,

blur backround

ez depth of field

[spartaman64]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VGGFZU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=sumok-20&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007VGGFZU&linkCode=as2&linkId=IYWYA6EZRGHATWEH

 

i would suggest learning a bit more about photography before buying an expensive camera

[ALwin]

8 minutes ago, Aytex said:

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LOL

 

Here's my view:

• Complete beginner + cheap camera = beginner photos
• Complete beginner + expensive camera = slightly better but still mediocre photos, camera is doing more work than the person behind the camera
• Trained beginner + entry level camera = decent photos
• Trained beginner + expensive camera = still decent photos
• Experienced photographer + any device capable of taking photos = can be works of art or compelling images

 

11 minutes ago, Elucidator said:

I'd like it to shoot crisp clear high quality pictures.

This comes with training and skill, camera is just the tool.

[porina]

Too much choice! As you gain experience, the camera matters less than you think. Do seriously consider used also as the differences between generations aren't very significant. If you know people well who are already into photography, it can help if you get same brand as them.

[Omon_Ra]

Research first. Take a class or two, read a book, there's a lot of great and terrible write-ups on the interwebs. Then go to your local thrift shop(s), look for a cheap, working, manual operation 35mm film camera. Find a drug store, supermarket, wally-world, etc and buy a few rolls of film. Get the handle of shutter speed/aperture down, then start looking for a digital camera. Check craigslist, ebay, etc for local used deals. But the best thing to do is to go to a store (even if you don't plan on buying it, it's the only time I go to Best Buy and the like) and try them out. Handle them, figure out what feels the best or is most comfortable for you and go with that. If you have friends that are photographers, see if you can use some of their gear. If you're comfortable with your camera, you'll have less 'how do I get this thing to work' and more actual photography.

 

Edit: Post #420blazeit

[ALwin]

And if you want some shortcuts to learning about photography, cameras, etc. check my signature.  I have written and gathered a lot of resources for beginners.