What is the best dslr camera and lens for an amateur photographer?

[jhonmartinvish]

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[oneDay]

What camera do you own at the moment? And what's your budget?

[Cognizant]

Anything Nikon is great, and relatively affordable. Myself, I have a Canon, it's pretty good for the price ($700). I would start out with anything in the Canon market. They're cheap, and easy to use/learn.

Welcome to the world of DSLR's! When you get your camera, I'd love to see your work. :)

[donk]

Erm, well I have a Nikon DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. It depends on how much Money you are willing to spend on your camera - but if I had it I would buy the Nikon FX 800E because it has 36 megapixels (which is to do with its resolution) plus as it doesn't have a filter above its sensor to filter out lines of distortion (which incidentally softens any pictures it takes with this filter), you get a more correctly exposed photograph in the Raw format with sharper pictures than in any other camera, it just has to be the best camera there is!

[Skyhawk]

I don't have a DSLR camera, but I personally want the Canon T3i. I've read good reviews about it, and the T3 is a cheaper version but I've forgotten what's different.

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[SamB]

The best thing to do would be to go into a camrea store and ask them about entry level DSLRs because with DSLRs I would say it is all about personal preference on what you want and how you find it to use, because if you find it easy to use you are more likely to get on with the camera. There so many different types that the best idea would be like I said, go into a camera store because you will then be able to get a feel for all the different cameras, and they will be able to tell you about them more in depth. Also you ask about lenses, for beginners you might as well stick with the kit lenses that come with the camera body because, until you get to know the camera you want to stick with a simple lens and you can build up your lens collection over time, because more often than not most people stick with one brand of camera because that is what they find easiest to use, and it also enables you to keep the lenses and swap them between camera body whenever you want to.

[Abigballofdust]

I'd suggest you to start with a Nikon or Canon. Not because of personal preference (I use an Olympus, myself) but because they're so common and getting to know them is far easier when you're in an environment that's already used to both those labels. For a beginner, entry levels are the best, because they offer a lot without taking too much money from you, the decision on which entry level to buy is completely subjective and I suggest you try them if you can and read reviews, many reviews. Besides, entry levels are usually 'dumb proof' and offer high levels of automatic settings which you can remove as you progress with your knowledge. An other reason to stick with Nikon and Canon is that if you ever get in a photo club, since the two are so common, it'll be far easier for you to borrow lenses from others in the club and save money. You don't need an extra expensive telephoto macro every day, but some guy who takes pics of dragonflies for a living, may give it to you for a day so you can give those insects a nice photosession.
Stick to kit lenses for a start, see what kind of photography you like and then buy lenses accordingly. Kit lenses will usually include a wide angle and a telephoto. This covers all your beginner's needs. Try out all types of photography and then see what you like most.

[Iris]

Amateur photographers should not begin with a DSLR. You'll probably end up on program, after getting confused by all the buttons and miscellaneous information. Unless you understand aperture, shutter speed, metering, ISO settings etc, begin with a simpler camera like a bridge camera. Otherwise you're wasting your money.

[Abigballofdust]

Amateur photographers should not begin with a DSLR. You'll probably end up on program, after getting confused by all the buttons and miscellaneous information. Unless you understand aperture, shutter speed, metering, ISO settings etc, begin with a simpler camera like a bridge camera. Otherwise you're wasting your money.

That's what entry levels are for. Get in a photoclub, they probably organize photgraphy lessons and google whatever else you need. It's not rocket science. If you have the money, get a SLR, you can do much much more with it, given you'll move the knob to anything besides the AUTO setting. Cos then you should get a bridge cam like Iris said.

[Steve Jobs]

Erm, well I have a Nikon DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. It depends on how much Money you are willing to spend on your camera - but if I had it I would buy the Nikon FX 800E because it has 36 megapixels (which is to do with its resolution) plus as it doesn't have a filter above its sensor to filter out lines of distortion (which incidentally softens any pictures it takes with this filter), you get a more correctly exposed photograph in the Raw format with sharper pictures than in any other camera, it just has to be the best camera there is!

Do you understand the purpose of the anti-aliasing filter?

[unknownuser]

There is no "best" DSLR camera. If you are an newbie and don't know much about photography, your results will be similar whether you purchase a used 6 MP Pentax DSLR or the latest 24 MP Nikon.

Most (if not all) DSLRs will come with an "Auto" mode to use your camera as more of point and shoot, if you are overwhelmed by all the controls at first. Then you will have semi auto modes where you can control either the aperture, shutter, iso, ect, while the camera controls the other factors. And of course, there is a fully-manual mode, if you are up for it.

Like I said before, the camera won't really matter and make as big of a difference as your skill and photographic eye.
The three entry/mid-level DSLRs dominating the market right now are the Canon T4i, Nikon D3200, and Pentax K-30. There are other older models, such as Canon T3i, T2i, T3, Nikon D3100 and Nikon D5000 (or is it the D5100? I'm not sure...) that are now being discounted as newer models are being released- so if you don't need the newest piece of tech, you might be able to grab one of these older (but still great) models at a good price.

[unknownuser]

Erm, well I have a Nikon DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. It depends on how much Money you are willing to spend on your camera - but if I had it I would buy the Nikon FX 800E because it has 36 megapixels (which is to do with its resolution) plus as it doesn't have a filter above its sensor to filter out lines of distortion (which incidentally softens any pictures it takes with this filter), you get a more correctly exposed photograph in the Raw format with sharper pictures than in any other camera, it just has to be the best camera there is!
I really don't think anyone would need the super-high resolution Nikon full-frame as their first DSLR...