Suggestions For A Complete Newb

[~Rumour~]

Hi all,

I am looking at getting a new camera as all I currently just have a point & shoot. I have never had a good quality camera and I will probably be looking at doing a few courses in the near future to get my skill level up.

So what would you dolers recommend for a complete newbie?

Thankyou!

[persephone]

i 'just have a point & shoot' .

recently I did acquire a DSLR ... but P&S cameras can still do a good job CLICK HERE ( and I prefer using mine over the DSLR , for lots of things:o )

here is one of my P&S pics

[Sherlot]

depends on what you want to spend,

I prefer the nikon range

nikon d90 - $1200

canon eos 50d $1200

then lenses is a whole different ball game...

I recommend getting a decent body and superb lens for best images...

[Dxenion]

I am also trying to decide on my first DSLR but their weight and bulk is putting me off. Don't discount P&S - they have their advantages in being small and lightweight. A photographer once told me that the first rule of photography is to have your camera with you!

Some of my P&S photos:

Edited to add that I've been keeping an eye on the Sony Nex5. Whilst some may say it's not a true DSLR, for me it combines the best of both worlds - the functionality of a DSLR and the compact size of a P&S. Just waiting for the price to come down a bit.

Edited April 19, 2011 by Dxenion

[Sherlot]

dxenion,

what p&s do you own...

[Dxenion]

dxenion,

what p&s do you own...

Currently have a Sony DSC-T300 which replaced a Sony DSC-T1 when that died. Also use the photo button on my Sony Camcorder HDR-SR11E when taking photos of my fish or as a backup if the T300 battery goes flat. These are from the camcorder:

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Edited April 19, 2011 by Dxenion