What camera should a noob like me get?
SHORT VERSION:
I'm willing to try any of the following:
- Pentax Q-S1
- Canon EOS1100D
- Nikon D3200
I'm mostly in to taking:
- Macro shots
- Landscape
- Portrait
Note:
- Limited choices are due to my budget limit
- I would like to start taking nice raw photos via Manual settings
LONG VERSION:
To start off, I wanted to take awesome shots. I just take photos from my phone (Sony Xperia Z1 then the Z3+. I even considered getting a DSC-QX100 before but the cost is too much for me!) so, going back, I started to feel like it's not enough. Don't get me wrong though, I've gotten compliments for the photos I take. As I progress, I felt the need to step it up a bit. (i honestly do not prefer a digicam)
I've always wanted to get myself an entry level DSLR, but I prefer something within the budget. I saw the Pentax Q-S1 (I know, it's not a dslr, BUT IT's CUTE!) and have seen and read good photos and reviews about it (I'm considering it because of its interchangeable lens and quality. I'm literally a noob, so I can't really base this on specs)
On the other hand, I was able to have seen some DSLRs which levels within my budget: Canon EOS1100D and Nikon D3200. (As much as I wanted to get a Canon 100D, it's over my budget. And I'm a girl, so, I'm kind of into the smaller stuff)
I just wanted to start appreciating my raw photos as is, basically.
I would appreciate any insight.
Get the Canon! I don't have personal experience with Pentax to say but Nikon has always given me issues with their lens.
The trouble with the Pentax Q-series is their small sensors, and have you looked at the Pentax K-50, which comes in a range of colours?
You won't be able to shoot macro without a dedicated macro lens, but with the K-50 you can use a manual focus one from years back (legacy lenses won't fit the Canon, and won't meter with the Nikon).
You could get a good quality Used DSLR body from a reliable supplier and put used lenses of your choice on them. Pentax or Sony (which takes all Minolta AF lenses too) would give you the most scope.
Instead of the Q-S1, why not the KS1 or better yet, the K50? It's not about the camera specs. It's about what you do with the camera.
Choosing between the two entry level DSLRs is like comparing apples and apples; they're all the same. Choose a body that has the features that you're looking for, and focus more on increasing your skills, and then lenses to suit the different scenarios that you need to be able to photograph.
From those 3 i will choose d3200, even better if you put a bit more budget to get d3300, quite improvement from d3200.
A big no no to pentax q, unless you want to play with D and C cinema lenses.
Small, cute, take a good photo within your budget, have a look at sony a5000.
You can use lens kit for landscape and other, get close up filter or extube with af from ebay for macro. Get old prime manual lens for portrait, that won't cost alot but result will be good enough.
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