Choosing a Digital SLR camera for beginners

October 11, 2012

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Teens and college students apparently prefer to use Digital SLR cameras than point-to-shoot cameras (compact cameras), but they do not have the money to buy it. Of course they need the help of money from their parents. Not all parents are also able to fulfill the desires of their children.

They have a choice of how to pay, for example by installments with a credit card or take advantage of mortgage facilities from financial institutions such as leasing companies, so that the parents can buy Digital SLR camera for their children.

There are many talented young people as a photographer. Of course they need a camera that capable to develop the hobby of photography. If occupied this hobby can make you a professional and even photography can make you rich and famous.

If budget is an issue, then do not buy an expensive digital SLR camera such as the Nikon D4, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Pentax K30 or full frame camera (professional camera). Of course these cameras are very expensive, especially if you are supplementing with lenses, tripod, filters, flash, and other accessories that support the needs of professional photography.

Do not worry because there are ways that a serious novice photographer can be successful and be able to make good and quality photos. You can choose a digital SLR camera for beginners, entry level camera for the enthusiastic beginner.

Let's use a simple guide used to do the novice photographer as mentioned below:

1. Buying a camera package that consists of a body and standard lens.
2. Buying just the camera body and buy the lens you need.
3. Buying a camera kit that is complete with a standard lens and a zoom lens, such as multi-purpose zoom lens (18-250 mm). You can choose the original lens or third-party lenses such as Sigma, Tamron, and so on.
4. Make sure you complete your lenses with UV filter.
5. If you have extra money you may need to buy a macro lens.
6. Do you need to also buy a tripod? If so, buy a tripod at an affordable price.

If you have a specific focus such as to be a landscape photographer, then you definitely need a telephoto lens and a zoom lens. But as a beginner you do not rush to decide on the focus to be your field in the future.

So what entry-level Digital SLR camera is good for beginner? You do not need to be affected by the myth of the competition Nikon and Canon. You need to consider other brands such as Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Sigma, Pentax or Panasonic, although Panasonic and Olympus cameras focus on the development of mirror less (micro four third camera).

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Well, I want to mention an entry-level digital SLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 1100D, EOS 600D, Nikon D3200, Nikon D5100, Pentax K series, etc. You also need to look at the possibility to choose the Olympus E620. Perhaps you need to have the courage to try Digital SLR cameras that produced by Sigma. You may be able to prove that you can successfully produce many beautiful images with a camera of any brand.

Confusion is inevitable when you are going to buy any camera. Remember to discuss with your friends who are already experienced. Take advantage of camera reviews on the Internet and in magazines photography. If you've got a choice, you have to practice diligently. You also need to enter the club and sign up a photo contest so you know your abilities.