Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Any good DSLR camera recommendations?

Hello!

I've been looking for a decent DSLR camera for a quite awhile now. I'm not exactly a 'great' photographer, I'm only a beginner.

The camera I have currently is GE x550, but the amount of money I waste on batteries for it is ridiculous. Also since it is a bridge camera, I cannot change the lenses and I would love to.

This year is my first year in high school and I am taking photography and would love to already have a decent camera for class.

My budget is $550, so anything less than that would definitely help!

If you could find the cheapest DSLR camera that would also be lovely! Thank you!

Ps: Please do not be rude because of my lack of knowledge on cameras.
Added (1). Oh, and if the camera has excellent video quality that'd be nice!

Thanks.

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When using my sisters Nikon with a Nikon 55-200 lens, everything's fine, but when I want to use that lens on my canon (for filming), then the aperture closes up and everything becomes dark. Is there a way I can leave the aperture as is when switching cameras?

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Does a Nikon D200 work with newer lens?

I have been looking into older dslr cameras and I was wondering if a Nikon D200 would work with newer lens? That way I can get acheaper dslr but still have good quality lens and pictures.
Thanks

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What is the purpose of the ring in the middle of the Nikkor 18mm - 200mm lens?

The ring goes from infinity to 3 ft. I misplaced the manual but I believe it was for macro photos which I don't do. Also does it have a name? It moves automatically depending on shutter and aperture.

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Pictures on my D7100 come out dark. Any help?

I have nikon D7100 and i shoot manual. I know how to shoot manual. Everytime i take a picture it comes out a little dark and i always have to fix my exposure compensation.

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Interested in photography, not sure what to do college wise?

I just recently graduated high school. About 4 years ago I picked up a simple digital camera, and my best friend would model for me. Since then I've bought a Nikon D5100, and I know it's not the worlds best camera, but it's a huge step up to the $100 camera.
Anyway, as of last year, a lot of people were saying I'm doing a really good job. But it's hard to tell if people are just saying that to be nice or if they really mean it. I've decided to believe they say it cause it's true. So I'm interested in pursuing fashion photography, but I'm not quite sure where to start. It'll have to be community college cause I don't have anything to show for that I'm worth any college's time (my parents were d!cks and didn't prepare me at all).
And I'll show a photo (by me ) just to see what you think…Interested in photography, not sure what to do college wise - 1

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Nikon 55-200 VR or Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G?

Which one is better in terms of good performance both portrait and landscape photography?

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Best budget 50mm lens for Nikon D5200?

Hey people, I'm looking into getting a 50mm lens for some portrait photography.

Looking at the "Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D" but have read that the focal goes to around 75mm on my make of camera body.

Could anyone recommend a good reasonably priced 50mm with a good wide aperture please.

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Nikon 1 J1 / J2 / J3?

Which one has the best specs?

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Recommended digital cameras?

I've been interested in photography for a while. I am finally taking a photography class. The instructor said to get a camera with decent aperture and something else… I can't remember:(
First, what exactly is DSLR? I know it's digital single lens reflex, but what is so special about it, and can you get interchangeable lens with them?
Also, what are compact system cameras? Those seem more expensive.
What about cameras with a flip out/around screen?
I also want burst mode.

It seems like a lot of questions, but I really want a decent one. Any suggestions?

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