Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
Supperconductor
6
Jan 10, 2017
I see a lot of people buying expensive pro cameras, only to leave them in fully automatic mode. And there's nothing wrong with that. But IMHO it makes more sense to just use the camera you already have in your phone with an app that gives you manual control.
If you decide that you'd rather just use automatic mode, then that will help guide the kind of camera you'll eventually want to buy.
I've been in the hobby for a while and my must haves for a dedicated camera are few: 1. Fully articulated screen (so I can stretch my arm out and get a cool angle on a shot and still see the display) 2. RAW shooting capability - so I can have greater quality when post-processing the image 3. Fully manual exposure control, along with aperture and shutter priority - because that's just how I like to shoot (with a live histogram)
When you're ready to pick a camera, don't go nuts and buy top of the line. Buy something that will help you decide what your preference for body and lenses are. You want a camera you can experiment with. An older Canon Rebel series with kit lens is fine, along with any of the other suggestions already made.
Since I'm not a pro and all current cameras and lenses are good enough quality, I tend to look more for usability and handling then image specifications. Just take a ton of pictures and have fun, the "film" is free!
PRODUCTS YOU MAY LIKE
Trending Posts in More Community Picks