what is the best SLR digi camera for beginners?

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what is the best SLR digi camera for beginners?

Answer 1

I've just been given a Sony Alpha 200 for my birthday and it's great for me as a beginner...but then, I'm not an expert. Anyway, you are probably best advised to check out a few photography magazines or websites for some reviews. The best advice I picked up (at http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/best-digital-slr-camera.html) was to consider which three or four kinds of photographs I wanted to take and then choose the camera which did those best - it saves you having to compare dozens of different features and modes.

Answer 2

You can get an Olympus e510 or e520 with 2 lens kit for around 600 or less.

Answer 3

When i started college and did photography my parents bought me a fujifilm s800 i think it is, its the best one of the model you can get,



iv had some wonderful pictures from it as im now a band photographer, its very small so very handy!!



http://dyn-images.hsni.com/is/image/HomeShoppingNetwork/269853?$pd300$

Answer 4

Fuji FinePix S2000HD



http://www.truveotube.com/electronics/best-slr-digi-camera

Answer 5

Nikon D40 is a good starter camera



Cheaper than the D60, and you can always buy the D60 and use the D40 as a second body if you get going with the photography

Answer 6

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Answer 7

If you are not set in owning just a DSLR, perhaps you should consider an advanced bridge point and shoot digital camera as described below:



If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:



http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html



It just came out on November 4, 2008.



It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $315 at amazon.com.



Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:



http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg



If you can take a handheld picture of the moon with an 18X zoom, concert coverage should be a breeze.



Good luck!

Answer 8

Don't listen to empenage2003 he has one of those annoying Canon was made by God on the 8th day complex.

Answer 9

Nikon D60

Answer 10

Sony A200.

Answer 11

Would have liked to know whereabouts you are, but, I see some one without any knowledge of photography, has recommended a nikon d40, and probably only said that because its a nikon.

Anyone in their right mind and who knows about photogaphy wouldn't have said that. Worst camera around. A plastic toy if you like.



A lot depends on what sort of budget you have.

Possibly the best entry level DSLR at the moment has to be the Pentax K-m which you can get for about £350 if you look around.

10.2mp. Anti shake built into the body. Best dynamic range around. Metal chassis. Water and dust seals.

Also, it has the same lens mount which has been around for 40 years, so if you bought used or new lenses, and wanted to upgrade to another model in a few years, then the lenses will still fit, unlike some models of other makes.

Answer 12

Nikon D40x or D60 or Canon 400D or 450D. Purely because of the availability of lenses on those two systems in particular the Nikon F-mount.



Also why would anyone (meh) recommend the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 to a beginner? It's not worth the £150-200 extra for 2 stops and an Ultrasonic motor, the EF 50mm f1.8 will sufice for a beginner.

Answer 13

This site contains photography tutorials and courses for you to study at your own pace. https://tr.im/kqrHQ



To get started, all you need is a camera, whether it be the latest digital camera or a traditional film-based apparatus!



Read about what is ISO, aperture and exposure. Discover different types of lenses and flash techniques. Explore portrait photography, black and white photography, HDR photography, wedding photography and more.

Answer 14

canon d450, without question the best value for money camera on the market



awesome in good light conditions, good price, lots of lenses available for further exploration.



would recommend the canon 50mm f/1.4 lens too.

Answer 15

this guide will help you so much as it did me..



http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm

Answer 16

canon rebel xs the reviews say so. nikon is merky canon is sharp