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DSLR camera?

  • 15-01-2014 2:35pm
    #1
    finnead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    hi guys.

    im wondering if anyone has any information on DSLR cameras? i have been trying to reasearch on it, but there is so much information out there that im a bit lost! i have gone into a few electrical shops but they dont seem to know much more than me!

    what i would like to know is if anyone has a suggestion on one i should buy? im a newbie to it,but it seems Nikon and cannon are brand to go for. what id like it for is landscape so i know that id need to buy a different lense for it aswell.

    so really, anyone out there who can take all the hard core technical language and dumb it down to just good old english id appricate it! im not anyway high tech minded at all...windows 7 is behond me so im pretty baffoled when it comes to all this!

    really appricate the help.
    thanks


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  • #2
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Well, the thing is, you won't be able to take advantage of having a DSLR if you don't learn the techy bits. It's really not all that hard. Something like Understanding Exposure is a great primer.

    What you'd be looking for is something in what is known as the "Entry Level" range. Like here: http://reviews.cnet.com/best-entry-level-dslr-cameras/

    With Nikon and Canon, as long as you don't go to a dodgy seller, what you pay for is what you get. As a newbie there is little point going for the most expensive cameras as you wouldn't be in a position to take advantage of the features that they provide.


  • #3
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,221 ✭✭✭✭m5ex9oqjawdg2i


    Hey OP,

    I was in your position a few years ago :P

    I bought a Nikon D3100 for my first camera along with a Kit lens and a 55-300 zoom lens for more "fun" shots. I would suggest doing something similar and then if you like it, invest in a better lens or camera altogether. Recently I upgraded to a Canon 700D and a Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 lens for start. The change is quite a lot but in my opinion, it's expensive to jump right in. Even get a second hand camera and see if you like it :)

    The kit lens will do you for landscape. I used the Canon 18-55mm kit lens and it's pretty nice for a kit lens. It won't break the bank either :)


  • #4
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    I was in the same position a few months ago and after a fair bit of research I went for the Nikon 3200. Not massively expensive and a decent place to start with DSLRs. Good luck!


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