What kind of Nikon is best for a semi-beginner photographer?
I'm a teenager who just got into photography about two years ago. For Christmas 2011 I got A Kodak Easyshare Camera and it was great for just getting started, but I'm ready to upgrade. I have fallen in love with photography (no specific kind, just a little of everything that inspires me) and I have gotten a lot of compliments on my pictures. I really hope to start a little business while I'm in High school. I don't know when I'll be able to get a new camera but I still want to do a little research and figure out what I want next. It's proven to be very difficult though, as I'm still such an amateur and just end up confused every time I try to look something up. Just trying to figure out about different kinds of lenses has been confusing. All I want is something a few steps above what I have now, and at a decent price. (say $300 tops) Here is what I really want out of my next camera:
- Different color options. (I figure most high quality cameras have that, but I take more black and whites than anything else, so that is essential.)
- A good zoom. (Mine takes an eternity to focus, and even if it finally does the picture is often fuzzy.)
- High-quality definition. (Mine has pretty great definition sometimes, but others it's not much more than any average digital camera.)
I'm really considering a Nikon, so here's the bottom line of this question: For all you photographers out there, what would you consider a good Nikon for a beginning photographer to take her pictures to the next level? I'm so thankful for the camera I have now, but honestly, I would be a little embarrassed to show up to take someone's portraits or something with it.
I would suggestion starting with a Nikon D3200 (usually around $600 as a kit w/lens). Its a great powerful dslr beginners camera. If you buy it as a kit it comes with a 18-55mm VR lens, which I personally used when starting out. After you get hang of all the features of the camera you can then buy new lens to expertment with.
Below are a few specs.
SPECIFICATIONS
•24.2 MP IMAGE SENSOR
•ISO: 100-6400 (HI 1: 12800)
•SHUTTER: 4 FPS
•11 AF Points
•IMPROVED VIDEO CONTROLS
•BATTERY: EN-EL14 (540 Shots)
•USB 2.0
•1080P 30fps (H.264)
•WEIGHT: 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
•Wi-Fi SUPPORT (WU-1a)
Best of Luck,
Lorie-Lyn Photography
Nikond D5200 is a nice sweet spot.
You must go for NIkon D3100, best camera for the beginner photography.
You can have detailed information regarding this model from the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/...UMEWSVG00/
This will be in your price range approximately. Main features of camera are:
14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture.
3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens.
Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time auto focus and sound and it is very friendly to use above all which will be very helpful for you in learning the techniques of photography too.