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Help With Buying First DSLR Camera
Posted on 5/3/17 at 9:49 am
Posted on 5/3/17 at 9:49 am
I'm wanting to get a DSLR camera for my wife for mothers day. We have a sixth month old and she's been wanting a nice camera for his photos and it would be a win win because I've been wanting one too.
Where do I start? Neither of us has any experience with them so I know nothing about what lenses to get or anything.
From what I have found online, it looks like two good beginner cameras are Nikon D3400 and the Canon 1300.
Is one better than the other? Would like to keep it in the $500-600 range.
TIA
Where do I start? Neither of us has any experience with them so I know nothing about what lenses to get or anything.
From what I have found online, it looks like two good beginner cameras are Nikon D3400 and the Canon 1300.
Is one better than the other? Would like to keep it in the $500-600 range.
TIA
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Posted on 5/3/17 at 10:23 am to OneEyedWillie
Canon 1300 is the international version of the T6. Not a great camera, but decent cheap starter for the price.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 10:25 am to OneEyedWillie
I'd get a used camera first with the 18-55 kit lens with a 35mm prime lens. After that, learn how to post process and you will have great photos. When you get into sports and long shots, you can get a longer lens.
The prime will be nice because of the faster lens and I know those babies do stuff real quick and you don't want them blurry.
The prime will be nice because of the faster lens and I know those babies do stuff real quick and you don't want them blurry.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 10:42 am to OneEyedWillie
dpreview.com would be a good place to find DSLR (and other) information.
Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500
Interchangeable Lens Cameras $500-900
If you're willing to look at non-DSLR cameras, I'm a big fan of cameras with 1-inch sensors. In that price range the Sony DSC RX100 II and III as well as the Panasonic DMC LX-10 come to mind (and the Panasonic DMC ZS-100 if you want more zoom range). Compact Enthusiast Zoom Cameras
Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500
Interchangeable Lens Cameras $500-900
If you're willing to look at non-DSLR cameras, I'm a big fan of cameras with 1-inch sensors. In that price range the Sony DSC RX100 II and III as well as the Panasonic DMC LX-10 come to mind (and the Panasonic DMC ZS-100 if you want more zoom range). Compact Enthusiast Zoom Cameras
Posted on 5/3/17 at 11:08 am to OneEyedWillie
Google b & h photo
Posted on 5/3/17 at 11:30 am to OneEyedWillie
I just bought a new Sony a5100 with a 210mm lens for $430 on eBay yesterday.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 2:24 pm to OneEyedWillie
I would start with a mirrorless option. They are much more convenient. Sony A6000 seems very well regarded for beginners.
Adorama and B&H have deals regularly.
Adorama and B&H have deals regularly.
This post was edited on 5/3/17 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 5/3/17 at 3:52 pm to OneEyedWillie
I used Nikon SLRs before they added the d and I was an early adopter to DSLR technology. Unless you are a professional sports photographer there really isn't much compelling reason with modern technology to have the added bulk of putting a mirror in front of the sensor. Modern EVF's are fantastic and most people benefit from the "WYSIWYG" (what you see if what you get) aspect of having a mirrorless camera over the optical view finder. Sony, Fuji, or Olympus mirrorless. I've own both Sony and Olympus systems as well as Nikon DSLR's and you are not sacrificing anything to go with one of those systems over the cheap low end Canon or Nikon SLRs you've mentioned.
I would take a look at the Olympus E-M10/E-M5 or Sony a6000. Between the two I prefer the Olympus E-M10/E-M5 because of the size and price/availability/quality of extra lenses. You should be able to get either Olympus with a couple of lenses for less than $500-600.
I would take a look at the Olympus E-M10/E-M5 or Sony a6000. Between the two I prefer the Olympus E-M10/E-M5 because of the size and price/availability/quality of extra lenses. You should be able to get either Olympus with a couple of lenses for less than $500-600.
Posted on 5/3/17 at 9:26 pm to OneEyedWillie
Nikon Vs Canon is really a personal choice regarding how you like the human to machine interface. Try both at a local store. What feels good for you?
Then I really recommend buying certified refurbished for best bang for your buck. Amazon is great.
You already mentioned D3400 with kit 18-55....a good choice.
Some mentioned the 35mm prime....a great lens for sure. I recommend working with the kit 18-55 for a while...then decide if you want to expand your lens collection.
Check kenrockwell.com for more guidance.
Good luck and enjoy the new gear, you really can't go wrong with today's DSLR choices.
Then I really recommend buying certified refurbished for best bang for your buck. Amazon is great.
You already mentioned D3400 with kit 18-55....a good choice.
Some mentioned the 35mm prime....a great lens for sure. I recommend working with the kit 18-55 for a while...then decide if you want to expand your lens collection.
Check kenrockwell.com for more guidance.
Good luck and enjoy the new gear, you really can't go wrong with today's DSLR choices.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 8:41 am to OneEyedWillie
Posted on 5/4/17 at 6:10 pm to OneEyedWillie
Cameta Camera has some good pricing on certified Nikon refurbs cameras and lenses. A d3400 or d5300 are great starters
Posted on 5/4/17 at 7:52 pm to OneEyedWillie
My advice, don't buy anything without going to a store, handling a few and figuring out what you like, build quality and features.
I bought a Nikon D5300 inline sight unseen and was shocked at the poor build quality compared to me Pentax cameras which are much better quality. I sold my Nikon after a couple of months.
I bought a Nikon D5300 inline sight unseen and was shocked at the poor build quality compared to me Pentax cameras which are much better quality. I sold my Nikon after a couple of months.
Posted on 5/5/17 at 7:56 am to OneEyedWillie
Many DSLR photographers are going to Mega zoom cameras. The Panasonic FZ 300, 1000, 2000, the Sony RX10 III, etc. You don't have to lug all the lens around, and these cameras take excellent photos and videos. Someone else has already suggested browsing DPreview. Look up these cameras and check the forums. I haven't picked up my DSLR since I started using the Panasonic FZ cameras 4 years ago.
Posted on 6/9/17 at 9:07 pm to OneEyedWillie
Cannon is doing a crazy good deal for Fathers Day on the T6.
$399 with code DADT6 on their website gets you:
EOS T6 camera with the 55mm kit lens + 300mm lens + bag + sdcard
LINK
$399 with code DADT6 on their website gets you:
EOS T6 camera with the 55mm kit lens + 300mm lens + bag + sdcard
LINK
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