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Photography cameras
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:32 am
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:32 am
Does anyone on here do photography for a living or hobby? I’ve always been interested getting into it as a hobby and maybe a side hustle. The area I am real interested in is landscape/scenic photography. I already take a ton of pictures using my iPhone but there is only so much you can do with a phone. I want to get me a camera but don’t know what would be a good beginner camera. Right now, my budget is $1000. Any recommendations on cameras?
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:35 am to CobraCommander83
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:38 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:38 am to CobraCommander83
Man, I used to be really into it. I was known on the rant for my game photos. Starting about 2009, I collected about $15k in DSLR gear.
I hardly touch it anymore. Everything now is about mirrorless, not DSLR. Look into the Nikon Z series, or the Canon and Sony equivalents. I think Sony is regarded as one of the best.
The best thing you can do is physically hold a camera in your hand and see how it feels. That’s what sold me on Nikon. However…where the frick can you go to a store and hold a camera anymore?
Good luck. It’s a fun hobby.
I hardly touch it anymore. Everything now is about mirrorless, not DSLR. Look into the Nikon Z series, or the Canon and Sony equivalents. I think Sony is regarded as one of the best.
The best thing you can do is physically hold a camera in your hand and see how it feels. That’s what sold me on Nikon. However…where the frick can you go to a store and hold a camera anymore?
Good luck. It’s a fun hobby.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:38 am to CobraCommander83
Look on the secondary market.
Spend more money on a good lens than you do on the camera. You can hit that $1000 mark quickly but there are good deals to be had
Spend more money on a good lens than you do on the camera. You can hit that $1000 mark quickly but there are good deals to be had
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:44 am to LuckySo-n-So
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where the frick can you go to a store and hold a camera anymore?
Best Buy carries some the last time I looked.
I have a Nikon Z6 and Z7ii, and plenty of glass. It’s expensive, but I enjoy sports photography.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:52 am to LuckySo-n-So
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Everything now is about mirrorless, not DSLR. Look into the Nikon Z series, or the Canon and Sony equivalents. I think Sony is regarded as one of the best.
Yeah with me having no real basic knowledge of camera and the different types has been a little overwhelming.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:01 am to CobraCommander83
I would pop the question into Chat GPT or so then watch some youtube videos on some of the recommendations.
You can make a good choice after that
You can make a good choice after that
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:16 am to CobraCommander83
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:17 am to CobraCommander83
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The area I am real interested in is landscape/scenic photography.
Get a full frame (<-- for landscape work full frame is important) Mirrorless camera in the 24 MP range and the best lenses you can afford. Don't forget a good tripod.
In your budge range, I would 100% look for a used low shutter count camera like a Sony A7 III, Nikon Z6 or Canon EOS RP. I would start looking on MPB.com.
Also be diligent about what ecosystem you start in. One you decide on a body, it will be expensive to change to another make going forward.
This post was edited on 4/10/26 at 8:23 am
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:21 am to Lonnie Utah
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Get a full frame (<-- for landscape work full frame is important) Mirrorless camera in the 24 MP range and the best lenses you can afford. Don't forget a good tripod.
Good advice. You may cry seeing the price, but the photos you get will be incredible. Always buy good glass; it matters.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:21 am to LuckySo-n-So
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everything now is about mirrorless, not DSLR
That may be swinging back the other way a bit. I was reading something not too long ago about how there's a segment of the industry that feels like the mirrorless display is a bit artificial feeling and some folks like the look of the mirror in the DSLR.
For the OP, it is a fun hobby but you don't make money from nature/landscape photography. You have to shoot portraits/people/events (weddings, parties, etc ) if you want to make money while doing it.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:23 am to CobraCommander83
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That's taken with a Nikon D60 DSLR and the 18-55 kit lens. Cost about $500ish back in 2009 iirc.
That's taken with a Nikon Z6iii and 24-70 f4 S lens. Cost me around $3k total for the gear.
Mostly just posting these because you can take good landscapes with most anything. At your budget new you should be able to afford a Nikon Z50ii with the 16-50 kit lens which is a pretty great place to start out. If you're willing to shop used (from a reputable used store like KEH, MPB, Adorama, or B&H used) you can get more camera for your budget but that's up to your comfort and research level.
Like someone else posted, I would definitely find a way to handle the major camera brands (Nikon, Canon, Sony) in person. Ergonomics is a huge part of how much you're going to enjoy and use the camera, from how much it weighs, feel in the hand, button placement etc. Go to Best Buy and ask the employee to detach the camera from the anti theft rig so you can hold it and get a feel for it. Or if you're lucky enough to have a local camera store, go there. Or find a friend who shoots. Or find a local camera club where people will let you hold their gear. You can learn everything about the different specs and price points for every major camera on YouTube, but none of those videos can tell you how the camera is gonna feel to you in your hand.
Also don't get too caught up on the different brands. $1k on any of the major camera brands is gonna buy you essentially the same level of tech and capability from all 3. Everyone is a fan of their brand, but unless you have a super specific must have feature that only one brand offers (and just starting out you don't lol) you'll be fine with any of the big three in terms of capability.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:26 am to PJinAtl
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That may be swinging back the other way a bit. I was reading something not too long ago about how there's a segment of the industry that feels like the mirrorless display is a bit artificial feeling and some folks like the look of the mirror in the DSLR.
I still have and shoot with my full frame Sony A900 DSLR. It was widely regarded as having one of the best optical viewfinders ever made. It's a significantly different than looking at a EVF. However, on the flip side, your EVF will show you "exactly" how your scene is being composed and exposed which is something a OVF cannot do.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:28 am to AUin02
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Mostly just posting these because you can take good landscapes with most anything.
For posting at resolutions that are suitable for posting on the web I will agree. However, where that argument breaks down is if you start printing images at larger sizes.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:29 am to PJinAtl
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For the OP, it is a fun hobby but you don't make money from nature/landscape photography. You have to shoot portraits/people/events (weddings, parties, etc ) if you want to make money while doing it.
This is 150% the truth. And people are a P.I.T.A. to work with.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:35 am to Lonnie Utah
Coming from a DSLR I thought I would hate the EVF but the "real" feedback of seeing exactly what the sensor sees is pretty damn nice, especially with improvements in the quality of EVFs in the past few years.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:39 am to AUin02
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the "real" feedback of seeing exactly what the sensor sees is pretty ^#$% nice
And for the beginner photographer, it makes a big difference.
One thing I would caution a new photographer about is thinking they have a good shot by simply looking on the EVF. This may or may not be the case. In the field, make sure you zoom in an "pixel peep" the images you are taking. I've had too many shots that I thought were bangers in the field turn out to be duds because the were soft due to motion blur or missed focus points. I've learned that lesson the hard way.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:41 am to ReauxlTide222
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How do you find your male models?
Free beer
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:48 am to CobraCommander83
I shoot landscape when we take trips to interesting cities and towns in the EU and have been able to fully pay for most of the trips through sales I have made of prints of the shots. A few suggestions. First, seriously consider used gear. Much cheaper and can get some great deals on cameras and lenses. I get most of my gear from an online store, MPB. Here's the link: LINK
I currently shoot with a Nikon 810 and for lenses I have a wide angle art glass from Sigma and a multi use lens from Nikor. All purchased from MPB. You could probably buy all three with the budget you have,
Also, use the best place you can find to make reproductions. I have used White Hall for the past 3 years with excellent results. They also have an online option. www.whitehall.com.
I get most of my sales from having my photos displayed at bars/restaurants. Some of them will do it for free, a few will wants a 5-10% commission off of any sale. For photo editing, I use a software program from Luminar Neo. Very user friendly.
I currently shoot with a Nikon 810 and for lenses I have a wide angle art glass from Sigma and a multi use lens from Nikor. All purchased from MPB. You could probably buy all three with the budget you have,
Also, use the best place you can find to make reproductions. I have used White Hall for the past 3 years with excellent results. They also have an online option. www.whitehall.com.
I get most of my sales from having my photos displayed at bars/restaurants. Some of them will do it for free, a few will wants a 5-10% commission off of any sale. For photo editing, I use a software program from Luminar Neo. Very user friendly.
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