I have taken digital photos for pleasure with my dad for about 10 years now but I now want to take it a bit more seriously, especially around the area of selling my photos which is a dream of mine.
My current camera is a kodak c613 6.2 mega pixels. What camera would you suggest for a novice that wants to start taking photography seriously? I am a total novice when it comes to lenses and the abbreviations, there seems to be so much to learn.
Camera For A Total Beginner
Started by welshgirl21, Sep 05 2010 09:19 PM
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Posted 05 September 2010 - 10:44 PM
The nice thing about cameras these days is they are almost all great at producing images, and they all have a range of user modes from completely handling all the settings for you, to letting you do it all yourself. So it's hard to go wrong with your gear choice. Make sure you physically handle each of your finalists, and make sure the one you want feels good in your hands.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 09:41 AM
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The nice thing about cameras these days is they are almost all great at producing images, and they all have a range of user modes from completely handling all the settings for you, to letting you do it all yourself. So it's hard to go wrong with your gear choice. Make sure you physically handle each of your finalists, and make sure the one you want feels good in your hands.
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Thanks for the tip, there are so many out there though and so many names/makes/models that I really don't know where to start.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 02:19 PM
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Good begining is a half of sccuess,let' do it from basic.
And believe you can do it,OK.
And believe you can do it,OK.
Thanks, it's nice to have some encouragement. Taking and selling photo's has been a dream of mine for a few years now and I am just starting out in seriously persuing it. There is so much to take on and learn I'm not sure where to start - I was going to first get a camera and then try and put some kind of portfolio together of my work.
Unsure about where to find somewhere I can supply with original photos so they can produce and sell them, but I'm sure after some research I'll get an idea.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 03:30 PM
All the comments made in response to your questions are valid, however I feel that you are still 'at sea' regarding where exactly to start. You may have already thought about the following but here are some of my thoughts anyway.
Being practical decide how much you want to pay for a camera and what style e.g. DSLR or Point & Shoot then conduct you research within this price range. Here is a link which will help you compare any selected camera side-by-side. http://www.camera-catalog.com/comparesAnother tip is take your time in making a decision and as previously mentioned in another posting try them out first if only in the store.
Good luck with your endeavours.
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Being practical decide how much you want to pay for a camera and what style e.g. DSLR or Point & Shoot then conduct you research within this price range. Here is a link which will help you compare any selected camera side-by-side. http://www.camera-catalog.com/comparesAnother tip is take your time in making a decision and as previously mentioned in another posting try them out first if only in the store.
Good luck with your endeavours.
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Posted 06 September 2010 - 06:26 PM
Okay, maybe I can give you another thought or two toward your goal. Though any brand really can give good results, there is some benefit in starting out in a product line that has lots of lenses, bodies, and accessories, not to mention support organizations to guide you through. If these things are important to you, narrow your search to Nikon or Canon. I suggest first researching the Nikon D3100 and the Canon 550D (T2i in USA), two fine beginning models that won't let you down.
If your goal is to be able to have marketable photos, you may find yourself wanting to eventually sell stock, or microstock as it's often called. Companies that buy images for stock often insist on a minimum image file size, which is easier to get when your image starts out from a 14-18 megapixel camera.
Whichever you get, put yourself in the habit of shooting RAW. It has advantages and can maintain larger files when converting to JPEG.
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If your goal is to be able to have marketable photos, you may find yourself wanting to eventually sell stock, or microstock as it's often called. Companies that buy images for stock often insist on a minimum image file size, which is easier to get when your image starts out from a 14-18 megapixel camera.
Whichever you get, put yourself in the habit of shooting RAW. It has advantages and can maintain larger files when converting to JPEG.
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Posted 12 September 2010 - 07:11 AM
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I have taken digital photos for pleasure with my dad for about 10 years now but I now want to take it a bit more seriously, especially around the area of selling my photos which is a dream of mine.
My current camera is a kodak c613 6.2 mega pixels. What camera would you suggest for a novice that wants to start taking photography seriously? I am a total novice when it comes to lenses and the abbreviations, there seems to be so much to learn.
My current camera is a kodak c613 6.2 mega pixels. What camera would you suggest for a novice that wants to start taking photography seriously? I am a total novice when it comes to lenses and the abbreviations, there seems to be so much to learn.
For serious work I recommend the camera body Nikon D3100 and Nikkor 35 mm 1:1.8 G DX lens. Or a similar alternative from Canon
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Posted 12 October 2010 - 10:53 AM
Are you only into still captures or video as well? For versatility, I'd suggest some of the Panasonic micro 4/3 models.
On the other hand, the Canon G12 is a great option to get you familiar with controls for when you move on to DSLR. Its also pretty cheat comparatively speaking.
Or if you want to go full-on at the get got and make a real investment, you can't go wrong with the Canon 5D Mark II.
On the other hand, the Canon G12 is a great option to get you familiar with controls for when you move on to DSLR. Its also pretty cheat comparatively speaking.
Or if you want to go full-on at the get got and make a real investment, you can't go wrong with the Canon 5D Mark II.
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Posted 25 September 2011 - 05:54 AM
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I have taken digital photos for pleasure with my dad for about 10 years now but I now want to take it a bit more seriously, especially around the area of selling my photos which is a dream of mine.
My current camera is a kodak c613 6.2 mega pixels. What camera would you suggest for a novice that wants to start taking photography seriously? I am a total novice when it comes to lenses and the abbreviations, there seems to be so much to learn.
My current camera is a kodak c613 6.2 mega pixels. What camera would you suggest for a novice that wants to start taking photography seriously? I am a total novice when it comes to lenses and the abbreviations, there seems to be so much to learn.
Hi friends, I recently owned Nikon coolpix s3100 for a very low festival price
. And now I am happy that it takes wonderful pictures with my family and friends. I liked so much features are included like motion detection, vibration reduction, face smile detection, skin soft, Pet's face detection, Blink proof:wub:, panorama mode, higher iso rate, faster shutter speed and 5x optical zoom etc.. It also has fish eye and miniature effect can be given to pictures. Its ideal to use for a family as they get great features in a small price. The image quality is good but not ultimate. If you want a higher quality image you have to spend more money can't get with this price. Its main rivals with similar price in the market are Canon A3200, Fujifilm JX250, Olympus Stylus 5010. And my Nikon Coolpix S3100 has a higher shutter speed than any other ones.
Cones:
There are two negatives for this camera. The lack of Image stabilization (There is digital vibration reduction feature but its not effective when zooming).
Without flash, night shooting is dull.
For a beginner who does not bother about shutter speed, i would suggest to buy a camera with Image stabilization and better light sensitivity, its CANON A3200 IS. If you are seriously looking for best quality pictures go for CANON IXUS series cameras (115 and above) takes quality pictures in affordable price.
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