Recommendation for Beginner SLR Camera?
I’m turning 16 in a week, and for my birthday I’ve decided I want a good SLR Camera. I’m big into photography, but all i have is a Nikon Coolpix Digital Point and Shoot. I want to upgrade but unsure about the brand and type I want. I’ve looked at dpreview.com.. but I’m still unsure because that site contains a lot of information and i just need it simpler. I’m not too satisfied with the Nikon quality of my point shoot compared to a Canon that i have used…however is that because Nikon is better when it comes to SLR than Point and Shoot? I also found that they say Canon can be very confusing for a beginner SLR user compared to other cameras. I like to take portraits and action shots as well, some of the best ones i have are action and really good portraits of my sister. If I could have any recommendations that would be fantastic! Thanks!
First, I just want to say that Canon DSLRs are not confusing for first-time users. If you read the manual, it’ll answer all of your questions, and will not confuse you.
Anyway, Nikon and Canon are both excellent brands. In the end, it all comes down to your personal preference. They’re the two most popular camera brands (I believe), and compared often, although there’s really no need for comparison. It’s like asking, “Which is better, Coke or Pepsi?” There’s no real answer to the question, since it’s all just opinion.
My recommendation for a beginner would be the Canon Rebel XS, or the Nikon D3000. To figure out which one is better for you, go to a camera/electronic store (if you have a Best Buy nearby, go there) and try out each camera for yourself. See which one fits more comfortably in your hands, see which one has more conveniently located buttons, browse through the menus to find out which one is easier to navigate through, and take some test pictures (you will need your own SD or SDHC card for this if you want to view the pictures on your computer at home).
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the specs: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos1000d%2Cnikon_d3000&show=all
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