DSLR for beginner....

12 years 3 months ago #190296 by abzzz
Guys, need your help..

Hows canon 60d???

Or nikon is better...


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12 years 3 months ago #190305 by Mu5ic
Which Nikon model would you like to compare it too? Every model is different in it's own way, no matter which brand you are shooting.


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12 years 3 months ago #190333 by john_m
Nikon all the way lol. Nikon D3000 would be a great starter camera.

Nikon D200
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12 years 3 months ago #190354 by mattmoran
I don't think I'd recommend a DSLR for a beginner. I would say play with a cheap point & shoot and make sure you like photography. Once you start complaining in your head about the limitations, listen to your complaints. What you don't like about the point & shoot will determine what sort of camera you should move up to.

However, if you've decided that a DSLR (and not, for example a high end compact or mirrorless system) is what you want, I'd say that a 60D is a fine camera. But you are probably better off buying a T2i and spending the extra $450 on a better lens.

Nikon also makes fine cameras. If you google "canon vs nikon" you will find pages and pages of opinion about which company makes better cameras and why.

Don't worry about buying the perfect camera. It doesn't exist. Figure out which cameras will meet your needs and pick one. If possible, go to a camera store and play with the various models.

-Matt
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12 years 3 months ago #190379 by KCook

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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12 years 3 months ago #190471 by Henry Peach

KCook wrote: Which brand are your friends shooting with?


:agree: You can't go wrong with any of the major names. Buy something that allows you to exchange gear with friends. If no photographer friends then just pick a brand and buy an entry level DSLR with a lens. Shoot it for a year or so. After that you'll want to upgrade anyway, and you'll have a much better idea of what you want in a camera.
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12 years 3 months ago #190478 by Baydream
While I love my 60D, I agree with most others that a more basic model is a good way to start and learn - and a lot less expensive if you decide it's not right for you.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 3 months ago #190482 by bigbubbaG
My personal opinion....

I shot with a Nikon S-610 (P & S) for a couple years. Fall 2011 I decided to go DSLR. I really liked the Nikon, so was planning a Nikon. BUT, I ended up getting a Canon T2i. I am trying to learn how to use it.... any way, bottom line....


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12 years 3 months ago #190496 by chasrich
I went with the 60D too. But I think I was half a level above being a newbie. If I were to buy one for a loved one I think I would start with something like the Canon Rebel as an entry level camera.

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12 years 3 months ago #190520 by Rob pix4u2
I agree that a more entry level DSLR like a Nikon D3100 or Canon T3i is what you should get for a beginner

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12 years 3 months ago #190528 by mj~shutterbugg
I am with everyone above, go with a Rebel o r entry level Nikon (I think the D3100 was mentioned) and start there. If deciding between the two read the articles mentioned, but go feel them, touch them. If you don't have a lens line up and are starting fresh- see what feels best in your hand, what menus and functions feel most natural.

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