best beginner DSLR camera

[rarenick]

Either a first hand d7100 or a used d7000.

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[lebihlebbih]

I guess knowing the gadget and having good understanding on what your photography need is an important consideration good luck searching!

 

[RockStar9238]

dslr

I intend to buy one but is it easy to use. I am not good at photographing but want to learn. Is mirrorless better than dslr? I search from website that mirrorless is lighter than dslr. What is the exact difference between the two ? after searching but still do not understand.

 

[rarenick]

If u are casual user, I think mirror less will suit you.

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[RockStar9238]

Is mirrorless better than the digital camera?

If u are casual user, I think mirror less will suit you.

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[rarenick]

Is mirrorless better than the digital camera?

U mean is it better than DSLR? Yes and no.

DSLR sensor is bigger hence by right lower noise for low light photography. Moreover the dynamic range is better.

For m4/3, the size and weight wins DSLR hands down. So u are more likely to bring it out often and hence more keepers.

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[chikon]

U mean is it better than DSLR? Yes and no.

DSLR sensor is bigger hence by right lower noise for low light photography. Moreover the dynamic range is better.

For m4/3, the size and weight wins DSLR hands down. So u are more likely to bring it out often and hence more keepers.

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There are aps-c and full frame mirrorless as well. They probably lose in terms of low light auto focus and some other stuff that can be googled.

 

[addictzz]

All TS basically needs to kick off is a DSLR + 50 f/1.8.

$2000 is way beyond that already.

I am not a DSLR but I agree to this. Having used DSLR for quite sometime, getting a good body only won't get you wonderful shots that your friends posted in facebook or any social media apps. You need good lens too. 50 f/1.8 is a good starter with a good price. After this can upgrade to macro lens or wide-angle for panoramic shot.

 

[EJB]

U mean is it better than DSLR? Yes and no.

DSLR sensor is bigger hence by right lower noise for low light photography. Moreover the dynamic range is better.

For m4/3, the size and weight wins DSLR hands down. So u are more likely to bring it out often and hence more keepers.

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Not necessary, mirrorless is eventually about the same cost of a DSLR system.

It can be heavy also. Individual tastes I guess, I still prefer DSLR. Lugged my DSLR+2 lenses for another 2 weeks UK tour this year.

 

[rarenick]

1. I didn't mention prices.

2. M4/3 body n lens definitely smaller and lighter than DSLR of equivalent setup. 20mm pancake lens compared to 35mm. 35-100 f2.8 vs 70-200 f2.8.

Btw I own 2 systems.

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[bluestrike]

The best... is the one that you actually take out and shoot. Brands doesn't matter. It more important that you are comfty with what you going to be using.

 

[rarenick]

The best... is the one that you actually take out and shoot. Brands doesn't matter. It more important that you are comfty with what you going to be using.

What if I recommend Samsung k zoom? It's always with me now

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[bluestrike]

then it good. Question is, do you actually shoot? and how best are you able to use the camera. And what is it that you think is limiting you? Are you happy with the pictures that you have shoot? And if not, what you think is the factor? You or Machine?

 

[ralfale]

I recently sold my 7D + 17-55 f2.8 + 70-200 f4 for 2k. That's a good budget to try out dslr. Just go for used item for cost efficiency. For starters, a decent mid range body and a good zoom lens like 17-55 f2.8 is very versatile. Skip the entry level body and lens because they not only limit in functions, hence user experiences, and they might not get you the image quality you are after in dslr world.

Apart from usual Nikon, Canon, I also recommend Sony. Their dslr are quite user friendly to me and their on screen menu do comes with explanations tips when you select it. Quite useful IMHO.

 

[blackbird28]

I think Nikon D5100 / 5200 is the best beginner DSLR . You can always upgrade the lens when you graduate from a novice to an expert .

 

[M_16]

Yes I agree that for beginner, its better to get used gear. It's because if you eventually don't like it, you can sell it for little losses. If you like photography, you might out-grow the initial gear you have.

 

[wind.wind]

Yes I agree that for beginner, its better to get used gear. It's because if you eventually don't like it, you can sell it for little losses. If you like photography, you might out-grow the initial gear you have.

D90 4k-sc full set around $500, is it good deal for beginners ?

or 60D 30k-sc for 700-800 better ?

 

[EJB]

D90 4k-sc full set around $500, is it good deal for beginners ?

or 60D 30k-sc for 700-800 better ?

SC I won't be too concerned.

Your comparison doesn't seem well balanced in this equation based on SC & costs.

You have not started on a system but you need to deliberate on one, doing it this way will not give you a head start.

Feel the system for yourself, then decide which would be a better choice. Just like using a phone, which one you prefer is pretty much dependant on which one lures you while holding it.

Harvey/Best/Audio House should have test sets sitting around.

D90 is comparable to D7100.

60D is comparable to 70D.

You can touch and feel to gauge your preference.

 

[wind.wind]

SC I won't be too concerned.

Your comparison doesn't seem well balanced in this equation based on SC & costs.

You have not started on a system but you need to deliberate on one, doing it this way will not give you a head start.

Feel the system for yourself, then decide which would be a better choice. Just like using a phone, which one you prefer is pretty much dependant on which one lures you while holding it.

Harvey/Best/Audio House should have test sets sitting around.

D90 is comparable to D7100.

60D is comparable to 70D.

You can touch and feel to gauge your preference.

Thanks bro, thinking of going with Nikon

in your opinion, is it better just get a new set of D7100, or buy a used D7000/D90?

I checked the price in Funan, new set of 7100 now cost 1520, with 150 voucher till end of month

used D90 is around 500-550, and i saw used D7000 now asking around 850-1000 range.

if looking forward for 3 years time, D90 cannot be sold anymore, and new D7100 maybe can still be sold at around 800-900. Personally feel new one got more value, just initial cost much higher.

 

[EJB]

Thanks bro, thinking of going with Nikon

in your opinion, is it better just get a new set of D7100, or buy a used D7000/D90?

I checked the price in Funan, new set of 7100 now cost 1520, with 150 voucher till end of month

used D90 is around 500-550, and i saw used D7000 now asking around 850-1000 range.

if looking forward for 3 years time, D90 cannot be sold anymore, and new D7100 maybe can still be sold at around 800-900. Personally feel new one got more value, just initial cost much higher.

In 3 years time, D7100 cannot even be sold for 800-900, you believe?

Depreciation cannot be calculated like this for electrical gadgets. If you are so concerned on depreciation, you won't be pleased to find out any camera system you buy now is hardly worth any 50-60% after 3 years.

Camera is of secondary compared to lenses.