Decent camera for a beginner

[Tristanus]

Hey everyone,

 

I've always been quite interested in photography. And I always told myself I need to start doing it myself once. Now I'm going to South-Africa this summer. It seems like the perfect time to start to me. I'm sure I can make some great photo's over there . But ofcourse, I need a camera. My budget is around 300 euro max. Can you guys recommend me a decent camera and maybe tell me some basics. I'm quite new in this department.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Energycore]

I would ask what photos do you wanna take?

 

For good ole everyday photos, I would grab a Canon EOS 1300D

 

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-rebel-t6-1300d-review

 

You should be able to find one with 18-55mm lens for around your budget.

[Tristanus]

Just now, Energycore said:

I would ask what photos do you wanna take?

 

For good ole everyday photos, I would grab a Canon EOS 1300D

 

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-rebel-t6-1300d-review

 

You should be able to find one with 18-55mm lens for around your budget.

 

Thanks for your recommendation. I think it would be mainly nature photos. But then again I can also see myself make a nice picture downtown. With high contrasts. 

[Energycore]

Just now, Tristanus said:

Thanks for your recommendation. I think it would be mainly nature photos. But then again I can also see myself make a nice picture downtown. With high contrasts. 

Don'tr trust me fully on this recommendation, I'm nowhere near knowledgeable enough, but the review should help you find out whether your needs will be fulfilled by this camera.

 

If you need a bit of zoom, grab a 55-250mm lens as well if you can.

[Tristanus]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Don'tr trust me fully on this recommendation, I'm nowhere near knowledgeable enough, but the review should help you find out whether your needs will be fulfilled by this camera.

 

If you need a bit of zoom, grab a 55-250mm lens as well if you can.

 

You know way more then me haha. So thanks! Appreciate you trying to help me!

[AkiraDaarkst]

2 hours ago, Tristanus said:

Hey everyone,

 

I've always been quite interested in photography. And I always told myself I need to start doing it myself once. Now I'm going to South-Africa this summer. It seems like the perfect time to start to me. I'm sure I can make some great photo's over there . But ofcourse, I need a camera. My budget is around 300 euro max. Can you guys recommend me a decent camera and maybe tell me some basics. I'm quite new in this department.

 

Thanks in advance.

Go to a store or wherever you plan to buy the camera from, look at cameras that fall into your budget range, pick one you like.  Almost any camera is good enough for a beginner.

 

After you get the camera, read the manual so you understand what all the buttons on the camera and settings in the menu do.  Take a few snapshots, look at the photos on your computer, do some research online to get an understanding of what you may be doing wrong.  Study, learn, practice, experiment, think.

[Tristanus]

14 hours ago, AkiraDaarkst said:

Go to a store or wherever you plan to buy the camera from, look at cameras that fall into your budget range, pick one you like.  Almost any camera is good enough for a beginner.

 

After you get the camera, read the manual so you understand what all the buttons on the camera and settings in the menu do.  Take a few snapshots, look at the photos on your computer, do some research online to get an understanding of what you may be doing wrong.  Study, learn, practice, experiment, think.

 

Thank you very much!

[cc143]

Make sure there is a setting where you can set your own ISO shutter speed and aperture, in case its not a DSLR or mirrorless, aperture can't be controlled. 

If the assistant has no idea what you are on about, ask for the help of someone more experienced.

I have seen first hand assistants recommending crap cameras that were left over to people who don't know what they are looking for, while a pretty nice DSLR was at a very similar, if not lower price point. 

[Tristanus]

21 hours ago, cc143 said:

Make sure there is a setting where you can set your own ISO shutter speed and aperture, in case its not a DSLR or mirrorless, aperture can't be controlled. 

If the assistant has no idea what you are on about, ask for the help of someone more experienced.

I have seen first hand assistants recommending crap cameras that were left over to people who don't know what they are looking for, while a pretty nice DSLR was at a very similar, if not lower price point. 

 

Thanks man!