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CaptainWolfy · 08-01-2012, 12:10 PM

I am looking for entry level camera and i was looking at nikon d3200 nikon d5100 canon 600d or can you give me some other suggestions? I am totally noob when it comes to this stuff, so all suggestions are welcome.

SplatterMaster · 08-01-2012, 12:44 PM

600D is not a bad camera. I own it. If you?re getting one for video too, realize the 600D doesn?t have follow focus. I think they added it to the 650D.

jasminejewels · 08-01-2012, 01:00 PM

get a used D300, can't go wrong

mikesouth · 08-01-2012, 01:06 PM

the camera is the most irrelevant thing you can consider at this stage.

1st is your skill, learn to operate it manually, learn to envision a photo and then create it. learn about DOF and exposure and aperture and color temp

2nd is your lighting

3rd your lenses

finally...your camera.

Do you think you can go to home depot, buy an expensive hammer and call yourself a carpenter?

CaptainWolfy · 08-01-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesouth

the camera is the most irrelevant thing you can consider at this stage.

1st is your skill, learn to operate it manually, learn to envision a photo and then create it. learn about DOF and exposure and aperture and color temp

2nd is your lighting

3rd your lenses

finally...your camera.

Do you think you can go to home depot, buy an expensive hammer and call yourself a carpenter?

i don't need camera to shoot content lolz, beside working online i am also an dog breather, main purpose for this is i need to take a lot of pics on the dog shows i am going, and wanted to take some dslr cam.. don't worry i am not going to take your bread :D, i am just friendly asking for advice as i said i don't have a clue about this stuff.. that's why i am seeking help from people who do

mikesouth · 08-01-2012, 02:51 PM

Im not at all worried about you taking my "bread" Im giving you good advice. If all you want is a point and shoot, which sounds like the case there are dozens of 100 dollar models that will do a fine job, just pick any name brand, look for optical zoom and there ya go.

SplatterMaster · 08-01-2012, 03:08 PM

Wolfy

If you have a store nearby that sells these cameras go to it and handle them. Buy the one that feels the best in your hand. The one you can easily manipulate the settings. That?s really all that matters. They?re all good cameras and about equal in quality.

Grapesoda · 08-01-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainWolfy

I am looking for entry level camera and i was looking at nikon d3200 nikon d5100 canon 600d or can you give me some other suggestions? I am totally noob when it comes to this stuff, so all suggestions are welcome.

the Nikon d3200 is the way to go... 24 mgp, video, wirelessd etc... get the kit, read the Emanual and have a great fucking time... after ya get a bit better buy some GREAT glass and go from there

BUT a used d3 would be the BEST way to go.. and the 24-70 2.8... you might get a used setup for 5K

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CaptainWolfy Playa Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere on the Earth Posts: 8,439	Photographers Help needed?! I am looking for entry level camera and i was looking at nikon d3200 nikon d5100 canon 600d or can you give me some other suggestions? I am totally noob when it comes to this stuff, so all suggestions are welcome.

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jasminejewels Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago and Miami Posts: 12	get a used D300, can't go wrong __________________ Jasmine Jewels http://www.jas-productions.com

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mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	the camera is the most irrelevant thing you can consider at this stage. 1st is your skill, learn to operate it manually, learn to envision a photo and then create it. learn about DOF and exposure and aperture and color temp 2nd is your lighting 3rd your lenses finally...your camera. Do you think you can go to home depot, buy an expensive hammer and call yourself a carpenter? __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

08-01-2012, 02:51 PM	#6
mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	Im not at all worried about you taking my "bread" Im giving you good advice. If all you want is a point and shoot, which sounds like the case there are dozens of 100 dollar models that will do a fine job, just pick any name brand, look for optical zoom and there ya go. __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

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SplatterMaster Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cyberspace Posts: 790	600D is not a bad camera. I own it. If you?re getting one for video too, realize the 600D doesn?t have follow focus. I think they added it to the 650D.

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SplatterMaster Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cyberspace Posts: 790	Wolfy If you have a store nearby that sells these cameras go to it and handle them. Buy the one that feels the best in your hand. The one you can easily manipulate the settings. That?s really all that matters. They?re all good cameras and about equal in quality.