Getting into Photography, Suggestions?

[tommay248]

I am thinking about gettin into photography but dont know anything about it.
All i can do is point and click, like taking pictures of people, nature, cars, etc..

what kind of equipment is a must?
also, i dont want to develop my own film or anything, id ont even know if people still do that, but something with a memory card preferred

thanks

[BMW F22]

What do u mean getting into photography? I mean if you just want to take pix then just get a P&S. If you want more controls, options, etc. then get a Digital SLR- it uses memory and u can print out the pix but you don't have to process your own film.

[888]

if you want to learn go here:

http://www.dpreview.com/

if you don't, get this (don't forget the memory card):

[taliesen]

Don't have anything to add to this discussion, but browsing the thread titles just now, I could have sworn this said "Getting into Pornography, Suggestions?".

I think I need some sleep!

[jpsum]

Don't! It's an exspensive hobby. Having a crack addiction is cheaper. Get out while you can.

btw, the G10 is a nice backup camera.

[solefald]

you could get a pretty nice entry level DSLR for cheap. even used one will do if you want to

look into D40/D50 or a used D70/80/90. I know you could buy a used D70s with a lens for about $450 right now

[nardoM4]

Originally Posted by taliesen

Don't have anything to add to this discussion, but browsing the thread titles just now, I could have sworn this said "Getting into Pornography, Suggestions?".

I think I need some sleep!

lol!!!

[nardoM4]

Originally Posted by jpsum

Don't! It's an exspensive hobby. Having a crack addiction is cheaper. Get out while you can.

btw, the G10 is a nice backup camera.

quoted for truth. now-a-day i think to myself...should i spend money on a mtech rear or should i get a new lens for my dslr...lol. a good lens actually does cost the same or even more than a mtech rear painted and installed lol!

[tommay248]

Originally Posted by solefald

you could get a pretty nice entry level DSLR for cheap. even used one will do if you want to

look into D40/D50 or a used D70/80/90. I know you could buy a used D70s with a lens for about $450 right now

Where?

[backtoreality15]

Originally Posted by solefald

you could get a pretty nice entry level DSLR for cheap. even used one will do if you want to

look into D40/D50 or a used D70/80/90. I know you could buy a used D70s with a lens for about $450 right now

Originally Posted by tommay248

Where?

Naah, go Canon brah.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/

[solefald]

Originally Posted by tommay248

Where?

eBay has a ton, Amazon has some used stuff, B&H Photo website has used section, and im pretty sure you could find something on Craigslist

[solefald]

Originally Posted by backtoreality15

Naah, go Canon brah.

not this shit again....

[tlav17]

same here. i'm actually thinking about a Nikon D40. This review pretty much made up my mind. And it's only $450 including a lens on BestBuy.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by tlav17

same here. i'm actually thinking about a Nikon D40. This review pretty much made up my mind. And it's only $450 including a lens on BestBuy.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm

Don't post kenrockwell.com crap. Can't stand that site. The first paragraph in that link says he bought that camera at Ritz. First sign that he can't be trusted.

[golfinz]

Honestly, if you plan on going the dslr route, get a camera with a better sensor and better kit lens. I had never ever shot a dslr before I bought my d90, which is the one I would recommend, and it's amazing. If your spending 450 on a dslr, and if you end up liking photography, which you will hehe, you will want to upgrade pretty quick. Start out with a badass consumer grade dslr with a great sensor and a good kit lens, again my hat goes to the d90 as I believe it's the best camera out there for under 1200, and you won't regret it. I'm glad I didn't get an intro dslr because I know I will never outgrow the capabilities of the camera...wow...all that on an iPhone lol

[InsaneSkippy]

G10 unless you plan on getting serious about it.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by golfinz

Honestly, if you plan on going the dslr route, get a camera with a better sensor and better kit lens. I had never ever shot a dslr before I bought my d90, which is the one I would recommend, and it's amazing. If your spending 450 on a dslr, and if you end up liking photography, which you will hehe, you will want to upgrade pretty quick. Start out with a badass consumer grade dslr with a great sensor and a good kit lens, again my hat goes to the d90 as I believe it's the best camera out there for under 1200, and you won't regret it. I'm glad I didn't get an intro dslr because I know I will never outgrow the capabilities of the camera...wow...all that on an iPhone lol

I don't really know about that. There are tests comparing T1i against D90 and I believe the T1i bested the D90. Also, for about $1200 you can get a 50D + a kit lens (or just the body for about $1,000) which has much better build and faster FPS.

Obviously everyone is biased toward which ever brand/system they owe so I'm not going to get into that argument. However, I think that we shouldn't say that so and so is the best in the category based on our personal opinion. Either way, either Nikon or Canon will suit your needs just fine OP.

[lul77]

i started w/ the nikon d40x... great camera. my friend has the canon xti and i think the nikon is easier on beginners. it has a nifty help button that tells u what stuff does- incase you ever forget what iso and aperture does.

[dcstep]

If all you're ready to do is "point and click" then buy a "point and shoot" camera, like the G10 mentioned earlier in this thread. You can take great pictures with that camera, such that you won't regret their poor quality if you later decide to get serious about photography and move to a DSLR.

I've got a DSLR and many argue here that you should start with a DSLR, but I think that someone at the very beginning of the hobby should start with a high quality P&S camera. The convenience of the auto-zoom and intelligent auto-exposure settings allow you to get pretty deep into the hobby without the complications of mulitple lenses and added bulk of a DSLR.

Dave

[cagenicolas121]

simply visit the websites and loook for the equipment and learn about it.