camera

[frosty]

recommend me a good camera that can capture some nice images please!
nice as in dustinhxc nice.
try to keep costs as low as possible, thank you geekhack!

[tp4tissue]

recommend me a good camera that can capture some nice images please!
nice as in dustinhxc nice.
try to keep costs as low as possible, thank you geekhack!

Depending on the type of pictures you want to take....  the lens makes a larger difference usually vs the camera..


Camera bodies are all already quite capable.. and most modern day inventions post 2000s have been Icing on the cake.. but nothing earth-shattering.

[vun]

Fuji or Sony mirrorless, get the most expensive model you can afford/justify.

[absyrd]

There is this thread:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61838.0

[ynrozturk]

Go for a Canon 600D or 650D. Buy only body. Buy lens depending on what you want to shoot.

[frosty]

There is this thread:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61838.0

thanks absyrd!

and everyone else who posted!
i am a major dumbo when it comes to taking pictures. i normally just use my iPad.

[Altis]

Fuji or Sony mirrorless, get the most expensive model you can afford/justify.

This is the best bet for OP.

DSLR would only be the way to go if you already have an expensive collection of lenses, or if you're looking to spend a lot and use it to make money.

Otherwise, mirrorless all the way. Sony makes some great ones.

[vun]

Fuji or Sony mirrorless, get the most expensive model you can afford/justify.

This is the best bet for OP.

DSLR would only be the way to go if you already have an expensive collection of lenses, or if you're looking to spend a lot and use it to make money.

Otherwise, mirrorless all the way. Sony makes some great ones.

I'd probably lean more towards fuji for the op tho, sony is a bit more on the expensive side.

[HipsterPunks]

recommend me a good camera that can capture some nice images please!
nice as in dustinhxc nice.
try to keep costs as low as possible, thank you geekhack!

Dustins photos lure in another victim towards a new camera purchase recently picked up a nikon d3300 w/ 40mm micro(macro) lens. As a complete novice to photography it has been suiting me well and is relatively user friendly. I agree with the above post that you should pick up just a body and then a seperate lens for your specific needs. Also canon t5's have been going on sale recently i believe kits are around $500 not a bad starter mirrored DSLR from what i hear

[Altis]

I'd probably lean more towards fuji for the op tho, sony is a bit more on the expensive side.

Fuji is micro four-thirds, hence it costs less, and still delivers very well (especially Fuji). Sony uses APS-C sized sensors (and even a couple of full frame), the same that Nikon puts in some DSLRs, so it's more expensive. I'd say Sony makes the highest end mirrorless cameras.

Some (like the NEX 3N) can be had with kit lens for $350 (power zoom compact), which is not unreasonable at all considering the sensor.

[tbc]

the lens is the most important aspect.

get something in the 30 to 50mm range and make sure it's a macro lens for the sharpest pics.  alao get a dust blower, because you WILL see ALOT of dust that is too small to see with the naked eye and glasses.

[anowt]

the fujifilm x-pro1 is the camera I want since it's affordable and quite good.  but currently i'm saving for unicomp's tkl buckling spring keyboard this holiday season!

[frosty]

once again, thank you all for your inputs! greatly appreciated them! i'm now saving up for a camera before i decide which camera i want. i have a budget around 600usd so i think it's enough... i guess?

thank you all!