New Photographer Needs Help

[crxturbod16]

Ok I want to go take some classes on photography but they dont start for a couple months. What is a good starter camera (digital) I could buy that wont put an huge dent in my pocket but still can get the job done right? im new to the whole thing but ready to explore. Let me know

[Trung]

film or digital?

[iambillyg]

film or digital?

What is a good starter camera (digital) I could buy that wont put an huge dent in my pocket but still can get the job done right?

[Slim ThuG]

well whats your price range, and are you wanting a small P&S or a camera that is "upgradeable"

[Trung]

ha. for some reason i skipped over (digital).

just find a used rebel xt and a nice lens and call it a day.

[PerceptionZ]

What exactly is a huge dent? A good beginner camera (DSLR) is a Nikon D50 (6 mp and about $600) or D70s (also 6 mp around $800 or a little less), or an olympus e-volt e-500 (8mp and about $800 with 2 lenses 14-45mm & 40-150mm)... I am a Canon guy myself, but I am very impressed by the Olympus as a good beginner camera because of its versatility and the 2 lenses that come with it. The rebel XT is nice too, although it is slightly more advanced it will be a good camera for you when you feel you are past the "beginner" phase of your training. Good luck and happy shooting.

PerceptionZ StudioZ
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for more of my photos, check out my girlfriend's page at www.myspace.com/seawitch8 and look under her "about me" section

[Todd Spoth]

What exactly is a huge dent? A good beginner camera (DSLR) is a Nikon D50 (6 mp and about $600) or D70s (also 6 mp around $800 or a little less), or an olympus e-volt e-500 (8mp and about $800 with 2 lenses 14-45mm & 40-150mm)... I am a Canon guy myself, but I am very impressed by the Olympus as a good beginner camera because of its versatility and the 2 lenses that come with it. The rebel XT is nice too, although it is slightly more advanced it will be a good camera for you when you feel you are past the "beginner" phase of your training. Good luck and happy shooting.

PerceptionZ StudioZ
www.myspace.com/scion2nr

for more of my photos, check out my girlfriend's page at www.myspace.com/seawitch8 and look under her "about me" section

welcome to HI.com

do you have an online portfolio?

[PerceptionZ]

welcome to HI.com

do you have an online portfolio?

Yes, you may find some of my photos on Model Mayhem (http://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=123410)

I do a lot of commercial work, but my main focus is glam and fashion shots

[crxturbod16]

huge dent is around a grand. not huge but starting off i wouldnt want to spend more than that. i read ever thread in the photography section and majority rules canon is my choice. so which one

[Todd Spoth]

huge dent is around a grand. not huge but starting off i wouldnt want to spend more than that. i read ever thread in the photography section and majority rules canon is my choice. so which one


wrd used XT is your best bet.

canon > * dont waste your time with anything else.

[PerceptionZ]

wrd used XT is your best bet.

canon > * dont waste your time with anything else.

Well said... Canon is definitely the only choice...