A Guide for Buying a Camera for Beginners
Posted: October 13, 2015
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Buying a camera is a big commitment, whether it's to start a photography career, or mainly for recreational use. However, before jumping into buying a camera, there are some key things to keep in mind. This guide can help beginners figure out the best camera for their needs.
Jeremie Schatz, writer for Digital Photography School, shares a beginners guide for buying a new camera.
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Camera
So you’ve decided it’s time to buy a real camera? Maybe the cell phone camera just isn’t cutting it anymore, or you read an inspiring travel blog bragging about how they quit their day job, and now roam the planet selling snapshots they take along the way. Either way, the decision has been made, and now it’s time to take the next step and figure out what gear you’re going to need to support this new endeavour. The photographic gear market isn’t lacking in options, and it’s all talk about megapixel this and shutter speed that, but without a bunch of technical experience, how do you know where to start? There really isn’t a one-camera-fits-all option or we would all be using it. Let’s take a look at some of the considerations you are going to want to keep in mind as you attempt to navigate the consumer minefield of cameras and photographic equipment when selecting and buying a camera. We will look at the major features shared among most cameras, and how they may influence your decision. Price
Brace yourself: High-quality photography equipment often requires a significant investment.
That’s right, cameras all cost money, and sometimes lots of it. This is a logical place to start, unless, of course, money is of no consequence, in which case order a couple of Leica M Series cameras – one for you and one for me.
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