Nikon SLR Cameras

Help choosing a good camera for photography?

Sebastian Rotherberger
26.10.2016
Sebastian Rotherberger

I wanted to get into photography and would like to know what's the best camera to start with. Someone told me a good DSLR camera is the D300 with a long lens. Any advice?

Ericstraordinary
08.12.2016
Ericstraordinary

I would suggest getting a camera with a crop sensor, like a Canon Rebel to start with. They are more affordable than full-size sensor cameras but you can still use any EF lenses on them.

geek-in-training
08.12.2016
geek-in-training

"Someone told me" - are they a photographer that knows what they are talking about? The D300 is a 10 year old camera now. Would you buy a 10 year old car or computer and expect it to work flawlessly? I think you need to do some research for yourself and not rely on "someone".

https://www.dpreview.com/.../nikond300

http://www.kenrockwell.com/...n/d300.htm

flyingtiggeruk
08.12.2016
flyingtiggeruk

1) what do you want to spend?
2) what do you want to take photos of?
3) is this a casual hobby?
4) what's the budget?

These days most cameras/lenses are good but better cameras/lenses are good over a wider range of exposures (mainly aperture and lens optics related) and have more bells and whistles.

Note that the camera may also need additional batteries, memory cards, a tripod, an external flash and a bag.

Photography isn't cheap.

keerok
08.12.2016
keerok

I say any dSLR with a short lens.

Vinegar Taster
08.12.2016
Vinegar Taster

I'd go for an entry level camera with a 18-55mm kit lens to start with.