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First 'Camera' advice

  • 30-05-2012 1:03am
    #1
    BenMicheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭


    After always having an interest in photography I have decided to take it more seriously as a hobby. I have recently got to grips with editing tools and have had fun with editing previous photos from travels/gigs.

    However i want to take it a step further and have decided to invest in a quaility camera - however do not know where to start.

    Do I go for an SLR or a Bridge? What features are essential? etc.... The only criteria i have is that the cheaper the better (but dont mind paying for quaility) and ease of use (as at the end of the day I am still very much a novice). It may also be key to note that I will be using it for taking pictures of Sports & nature etc

    All advice welcome, Thanks!


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  • #2
    PCPhoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,584 ✭✭✭PCPhoto


    it all depends on your knowledge of photography .... do you understand the relationships between, ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture ...do you know about depth of field, compression in images caused by lenses etc ....do you know about filter systems, intervelometers, flash, off camera flash, fill-in flash, tripods and other camera accessories ?

    if you are enthusiastic about photography you may find that you will quickly feel limited and want to upgrade fairly soon - I was going to suggest you get a bridge camera (something like a Canon G10/G11 - secondhand...should be less than €300)

    you will be able to get out there and take great pics with it (assuming you have the ability to take great pics - some people cut off heads/feet in pics...its crazy), however, if you are planning to learn more and continue learning then maybe a DSLR might be the best step - because you can build from it ...new lenses, accessories (flash, tripod, filters etc).

    at the end of the day it really comes down to how much you can afford and which system (camera maker) feels good in your hand, some people love the feel of a Sony or a Panasonic, others prefer a Canon or Nikon...its all relative - there is a greater secondhand market for Canon and Nikon - but you can pick up other makers equipment if you keep your eyes open.


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