First Time Buyer... HELP!

7 years 10 months ago #483175 by JakeHare
I've always loved photography (because of my father) but I've never actually taken the plunge and bought myself a DSLR. Now my best friend is getting big into it as well and I'm tired of just borrowing theirs when I go on shoots with them.

I'm ready to take the plunge!

That's where I need your help. What's the best beginner rig (cost aside) that I can use to really dive in and grow. I like Portrait/Landscape photography the most.

Let me know!

Also, I took this shot at Whitaker Point with a buddy of mine's Cannon Rebel. Not the best, but definitely something I want to master in the future. 
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7 years 10 months ago #483176 by JakeHare
Having trouble getting the image on here..
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7 years 10 months ago #483179 by JakeHare
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7 years 10 months ago #483207 by Glenn Gee
The Nikon D3300 is a great entry level camera that is on a lot of people's lists of best buys. It captures excellent detail and has a ton of pixels. It's not difficult to learn how to use either (but I'm a Nikon fan so I'm a little biased). Anyway, here's an in depth review if you fancy:

www.techradar.com/us/reviews/cameras-and...d3300-1212963/review


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7 years 10 months ago #483232 by JakeHare
Thanks for that Glenn!

It looks pretty sweet. Once I have a working budget to snag one, I might just pull the trigger on it.

Did you own one when you first started? What's your daily?
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7 years 10 months ago #483580 by Sandy Smith Photos
That looks like a beautiful location.  You didn't what your budget is?  That will make a world of difference where you start.  


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7 years 10 months ago #483702 by Tyler Otis
I have a Canon Rebel T6i and have enjoyed learning the ins and outs of photography with it. It's certainly not the best camera on earth, but I'm pleased with the purchase.


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7 years 10 months ago #483713 by KCook
That shot looks like it was taken with a telephoto?  If so, full frame would be tops for that.  But the best FF tele lenses are very spendy.  Links for various opinions on camera choices -

DSLR for my wife for Christmas gift. Need some ad

APS-C vs Four-Thirds mirrorless cameras

Gone for 11 years, now back and need help picking photo gear

Would you completely dump your DSLR for mirrorless? 

Kelly Cook

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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7 years 10 months ago #483961 by cabbot
I started out with a Canon T2i. It was nothing special, but I was able to learn a lot with it. I've graduated to a Pentax KS2 since then. Would recommend either!


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