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Photogs: What camera for a newbie??

mavs_mamamavs_mama
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Hey ladies

I am looking into getting a camera that takes awesome pics like you all have but I am VERY new at it!! 

Any recommendations for someone like me with a ba-jillion kids and not tons of money but will still get me great quality?

Thanks tons!!

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Re: Photogs: What camera for a newbie??

  • almost momma of twoalmost momma of two

    I have a Canon Rebel XTI and I would recommend it to beginners. It's so easy to learn. I would also reccomend this book to start off learning how to use manual mode.

     

    https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003
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  • squishysgalsquishysgal member
    I have a Cannon Powershot. LOVE. IT! But, I am glad I got the extended warranty!
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  • estherandgeoff2estherandgeoff2

    It depends on what you want out of a camera. But the most important thing is that the quality of the photos that you see on here depend on the skills of the photographer. You can have the most expensive dslr and still take sucky pictures or you can have a crappy point&shoot and take gorgeous shots. Someone said it recently like this. If you have a Ferrari you better learn how to drive a stick-shift.

    If you're willing to learn about photography I would recommend an entry-level dslr such as the Canon Rebel XSi or T1i or a Nikon D60 (or whatever number they are on now for their cheapest model). And get the book Understanding Exposure.?

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  • MistressMistress
    I'm recommending a point and shoot as well, which is what I use. ?I have a Canon Powershot and it takes amazing pictures, you just have to learn how to use all the different functions! ?And really, that's most of the fun!
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  • nrkloveswrknrkloveswrk

    I have a Canon Powershot and a Rebel Xsi...I like them both...the powershot IS easier to use, more of a point-and-shoot, versus the xsi that will probably take me the better part of this year to learn how to use.  The powershot also takes decent pics...Here is one I took with it......

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    Good enough quality, the photo center asked me for the copyright!  Oh, and it's not nearly as expensive...I would go with a point-and shoot unless you seriously want to get into photography.

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  • Josie22Josie22
    I use a Nikon coolpix 8700. I LOVE it. the coolpix series are great point & shoots. Unless your really interested in getting to know all the aperture & shutter speed stuff I'd stick with a camera like this.
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