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I would prefer canon

I think these days with digital cameras it is not so much the brand as the type, I think if you really want to get into photography make sure you get a DSLR, I have a normal digital camera but I hate using it now that I have DSLR with a couple of different size lenses and filters.

Hi there sinokirin. I would suggest canon as I'm a canon user myself. However choosing the brand of camera is not really important, it's your skill as a photographer which is more important. If you can borrow one brand of camera from your friends and try it out for a day, you will get a good feel of what camera body fits you, then you decide what you want to buy. Cheers!

I agree that the brand of the camera doesn't matter as much as how easy a camera to use, and the features the camera has. Go to a store that has many brands of cameras on display. They're usually attached by a retractable cord, but you can pick them up, look through the viewfinder, push the various buttons and see how the camera fits in your hand. See how close you can focus on an item and then see how wide of an angle you can get (for group or scenery shots). How big is the camera? Do you want one you can put in a pocket so you'll always carry it with you, or do you want a better quality one that is probably larger and a little heavier?

Decide what type photos you want to take. Since you're new, you may want to get a point and shoot - a camera that has a zoom lens but doesn't accept other lenses or filters. Then once you are comfortable taking photos and decide you want something better, you can buy an SLR, which will be much more expensive. You can always keep your smaller camera and use it when you want to carry a lighter camera.

You can also search on the internet for camera reviews (I like to use www.cnet.com),, but nothing beats holding a camera in your hand and trying it out. Get the best camera you can afford. And don't forget to get extra batteries and memory cards.

To me, Nikon vs Canon is like Coke vs Pepsi - it's all about personal preference.

Your question is about a brand of camera. Do you want a point and shoot or a DSLR? How much do you want to spend? What are you gong to be photographing? These are the questions you need to answer then go ot and buy a Canon or Nikon which ever feels best in your hands.

Nikon and Canon are not kinds of cameras, but camera manufacturers. There are several kinds of cameras, both film and digital. I am going to assume you want a digital camera, but many of these remarks could be ap;lied to film cameras, too.

Cameras come in 4 broad categories:

1. simple cameras that do everything for the photographer and don't let you do more than frame the picture and press the button. Some have zoom lenses, most have flash guns built in, but basically, all that you do is point and press the button.

2. more sophisticated point and shoot cameras that let you control some features: you can make the flash fire when you want, or stop it going off at all; you can set the camera for different scenes (like sports, or portraits) and you may even be able to choose the shutter speed or aperture (the size of the lens opening).

3. advanced compact cameras often have the same features as cameras in group 2, but more manual controls and "faster" lenses (they let in more light) and a wider range of shutter speeds. Many have lenses that zoom over a much wider range.

4. SLR cameras and a few compact cameras that have interchangeable lenses. They also have the ability to take excellent pictures in a wider range of situations.

There are other ways you could group cameras, but in essence, the more you want to be in control of the process and decide how photo is composed and how the final image looks, the more you will want either an advanced compact os an SLR. Whatever you buy, make sure it has a viewfinder (not just an LCD screen); if you think you are going to really get into the art or hobby, then the kind of compact known as a "bridge" camera is a very good place to start. These cameras have long zoom ranges (10x up to 20x) and can be controlled by you on manual or left on automatic, or use a scene mode. They look a lot like SLRs but are much cheaper to buy. The best come from Canon and Panasonic, but Sony and Fuji make good ones, too.

Nikon and Canon are not kinds of cameras, but camera manufacturers. There are several kinds of cameras, both film and digital. I am going to assume you want a digital camera, but many of these remarks could be ap;lied to film cameras, too.

Cameras come in 4 broad categories:

1. simple cameras that do everything for the photographer and don't let you do more than frame the picture and press the button. Some have zoom lenses, most have flash guns built in, but basically, all that you do is point and press the button.

2. more sophisticated point and shoot cameras that let you control some features: you can make the flash fire when you want, or stop it going off at all; you can set the camera for different scenes (like sports, or portraits) and you may even be able to choose the shutter speed or aperture (the size of the lens opening).

3. advanced compact cameras often have the same features as cameras in group 2, but more manual controls and "faster" lenses (they let in more light) and a wider range of shutter speeds. Many have lenses that zoom over a much wider range.

4. Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras and a few compact cameras that have interchangeable lenses and/or large image sensors. They also have the ability to take excellent pictures in a wider range of situations.

There are other ways you could group cameras, but in essence, the more you want to be in control of the process and decide how photo is composed and how the final image looks, the more you will want either an advanced compact os an SLR. Whatever you buy, make sure it has a viewfinder (not just an LCD screen); if you think you are going to really get into the art or hobby, then the kind of compact known as a "bridge" camera is a very good place to start. These cameras have long zoom ranges (10x up to 20x) and can be controlled by you on manual or left on automatic, or use a scene mode. They look a lot like SLRs but are much cheaper to buy. The best come from Canon and Panasonic, but Sony and Fuji make good ones, too. Nikon make many fine cameras, but their compacts, especially their more expensive compacts, are not in the same class as their SLRs.

A lot of it depends on what type of camera you are looking to get. If you're looking for a digital point and shoot, the brand really doesn't make much of a difference. All of the brands are pretty much high quality. If you're looking to get a DSLR type camera, then that's where the different brands make more of a difference. Most professional photographers will use and recommend either a Nikon DSLR or a Canon DSLR. Really both brands are quite excellent. If you're not sure of the differences between point and shoots and DSLRs, then you might find this article helpful http://www.quazen.com/Art...

Photography is a good hobby. I think a DSLR is a good choice, especially Nikon D90. Today it is less expensive and it's one of the best DSLR in my opinion. And it can even record videos.

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