Is it worth investing in a good DSLR camera?
I like photography and like it as a hobby, at the moment i have Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Digital Camera but i'm thinking of buying a DSLR cannon or nikon camera. This has been my first camera and i have taken 2000+ with it and i have had it for a year and a half, also i love entering competitions and with the natural history museum prizes go from £1000+ also thousands of other competitions to enter, so my question is, is a DSLR worth buying and which one should i get? Maximum budget of £700, also the camera and the lens can come separately, thanks!
It certainly is worth it, but only if you are prepared to make the effort to learn… A lot.
Having a DSLR sitting on Auto is a crime, so don't bother getting one unless you're ready to do a lot of reading about photography and about your camera.
Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy.
The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.
If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.
Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.
Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.
You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.
Just some food for thought…
Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography, is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.
Yes it is.
You will get cameras with your requirements at amazon.also, camera comes with lens unless it is specified as camera body only
http://www.amazon.co.uk/...82703031#/ n:!560800, n:560834, n:560836, n:14335821, p_36:138898031, p_4:Canon|Nikon, p_n_feature_browse-bin:433756031
- I purchased Canon EOS Rebel T3 this camera a few days ago and I've had nothing but FUN with it! Aside from my simple Kodak Easyshare point and shoot, I had a Canon EOS Elan 7 (35mm) and had been wanting to switch it over to Digital for several years.