s/o photography...

asween02

Does anyone want to recommend their camera for someone that is a photography novice but would love to get into it?  I am looking to play around and get some beautiful pics of my family without having to go back to college to be able to turn on the camera!   Right now all I use is my iPhone (with the Hipstamatic App when I'm being fancy!) so anything would be an improvement.  

Thanks ladies!  

mrs.kapow

I think the Canon Rebel is regularly recommended as an intro SLR. For me, just the quickness of the SLR, even in automatic, which is blasphemy to say out loud, took such better pics than a point and shoot.

herlysgirly

mrs.kapow:

I think the Canon Rebel is regularly recommended as an intro SLR. For me, just the quickness of the SLR, even in automatic, which is blasphemy to say out loud, took such better pics than a point and shoot.

 

Yes, my sis has the Canon Rebel... I love it!!  

Meg_Meg

Both Canon and Nikon have entry level cameras that are a great.  The olympus PEN cameras are great if you want better than a point and shoot, but without the bulk of a Dslr.

 

I suggest going to the store and playing around.  Figure out what fits better in your hand, and what you're most  comfortable with - and go from there.

Shazzie116

I'd recommend the Canon Rebel T2i to start, and a 50mm 1.8 lens (~$110) to give you some flexibility. My best advice on learning is to read the manual, and just start practicing on different settings to get to know your camera. Shoot in different lighting situations, shoot candids, get a friend to pose a little for you, and have fun!

This is also a great resource for learning:

https://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners

skyejo

I'm a Canon Rebel girl.  I have nothing to compare it too since it's all I know but I'm obsessed with it.

kellelle01

skyejo:

I'm a Canon Rebel girl.  I have nothing to compare it too since it's all I know but I'm obsessed with it.

Same here.  And even before my SLR I always had Canons.

ATMmom324

I just got a Canon Rebel T3i and LOVE it.  It is so much better when you are taking pictures of toddlers who never sit still. Everything with my point and shoot was turning out fuzzy.

hmp1

We are a Nikon family. We have bought all our cameras at a camera store (not a best buy) and they offer a free class to learn to use your camera.