Click, Snap
By Jen
@polyxena (2628)
Sturgis, Michigan
May 6, 2016 7:16pm CST
I see a lot of people with nice cameras here on My Lot, and have put a lot of thought in getting myself a DSLR, but as someone who doesn't know what to look for. I don't want to fork out money on a hobby I know nothing about. With that said, for those that do have a DSLR, I need suggestions on a good starter camera and all of the good stuff.
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7 responses
@yukimori (10183)
• United States
7 May 16
Any of the entry level cameras are really good for getting started. Honestly, the lenses are more important than the camera body. A basic kit from either Canon or Nikon with something like an 18-105mm lens will probably do really well for you when you're starting out.
I use both a Nikon D90 and a Nikon D70. Technically speaking, the older of the two is a bit better than the newer since it has a faster shutter. It takes great images even though it has an older sensor.
Once you get familiar with the kit kens, you might spring for a faster one like a 50mm f/1.8. Those are some of the best for things like portraits because the large maximum aperture will give you a really nice smooth background.
@BelleStarr (61413)
• United States
8 May 16
I Have a Canon Rebel5 and it is easy to use but can do tons of things, I bought mine from QVC and got some extras.
@BelleStarr (61413)
• United States
8 May 16
@polyxena It is a personal choice and I have owned both but I like the Canon better.
@polyxena (2628)
• Sturgis, Michigan
8 May 16
I was thinking about buying a camera from QVC, for awhile. I've always liked Rebels and have read all the reviews on it. While I have a friend who's a photographer, who's not really as fond of Canon's as I am and owns a nice Nikon. I just don't want her getting on my case about owning a Canon 
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@polyxena (2628)
• Sturgis, Michigan
8 May 16
@BelleStarr Well I hope so. 
I don't want to get yelled at.
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@imravi (2337)
• India
7 May 16
If I'll have a lot of money then I'll definitely think of buying one....lol!
no idea about that...
@MarshaMusselman (38829)
• Midland, Michigan
7 May 16
I've never heard of a dslr, and don't know that much about camera's. I bought a newer canon digital. That works fine for my purposes here. There's no need to put a lot of money into a fancy camera. Before doing that you'd probably want to take some classes first.
Just get an expensive digital, that's all that's needed to do images for mylot. I even use my dumb phone camera when I don't have my normal camera with me. I've never seen anyone here on mylot with nice cameras, I'm not sure who you've seen with them here.
@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
7 May 16
I'm not sure what that is, but I love my Nikon. Does that make me outdated? lol
