Best camera for a new photographer!? I am just starting!?

I need something that will last me a while that isnt just outrageous. I am stuck between brands and styles, how fancy, i would like the opinion of someone who is a photographer as well, like for a living.

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Answer by mcg on 05 Jan 2010 05:31:36

If you are new, i suggest you take function over style for a while. If you are serious about photography, then the external look of the camera is not that important. What is important, is that it has the functinos that suit the level you are at, that it sits comfortable in your hands etc. I suggest you go into your local electronics stores and window shop. The people there will answer your questions and narrow down your choices. They'll take a few cameras out for you to have a hold and get a feel for. Look around the internet for reviews, pros and cons of brands etc.

Answer by Purple witch hazel *Atheigasm* on 05 Jan 2010 05:35:34

Best Answer

You will have to do some research to find the best one for you. All we can do is give you opinions which may not match your needs or wants when it comes to camera features.

Since you have two brands in mind, do this.

Go into a camera store and see which of the cameras fits your hands the best.

See which cameras menu is the easiest for you to use to make changes in ISO, camera resolution, white balance, mode switching and make EV changes (a camera with +5/-5 EV could be important to you).

Finally, take an SD card with you and test each camera at their highest and lowest ISO as well as when using the white balance that matches the light in the store as well as with it in the "auto white balance" mode.

Once you get home and are able to see the results on your large computer monitor, you will know which camera is better for your needs and expectations, not ours.

Take your time before you decide. Once you choose one, you will be married to that system for decades and the cost of changing to the other system will cost you nearly as much as a divorce. Be sure to take your time. If unsure, go back and do more tests until you are convinced, which system is best for you.

Answer by fhotoace on 05 Jan 2010 05:37:54

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