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gazon69:
Hi guys, i know a few of you on here are into your photography,  so i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of a decent digital slr for a beginner. Would it be advisable to buy something more higher end to start with, then as i progress wouldn't be shelling out twice? Or is the higher end stuff too complicated for a total novice. All comments and help will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance. :happy2:

RedRobin:
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As long as you aren't a technophobe and are prepared to read a handbook/manual, no camera is too complicated for a novice. With digital you can afford to shoot as many frames as you like and you'll soon learn what does what to the result.

First think what pics you think you'll want a camera for. If action, do not buy a compact. Should it be easy to carry around with you? etc etc.

gazon69:
Hi robin, not bothered about it being compact. I have been taking great interest in a lot of the photos that are posted on here and must say i am in awe of some of them, simply jaw dropping. I have always appreciated a good "shot" and would love something that captures those sort of shots too. As far as what it would be used for , well, anything and everything really.  :happy2:

GarethB:
I'd class myself as an enthusiastic novice. I've got a Canon Eos 550d and I think it's awesome  :happy2:

RedRobin:

--- Quote from: gazon69 on August 17, 2012, 06:37:24 pm ---
Hi robin, not bothered about it being compact. I have been taking great interest in a lot of the photos that are posted on here and must say i am in awe of some of them, simply jaw dropping. I have always appreciated a good "shot" and would love something that captures those sort of shots too. As far as what it would be used for , well, anything and everything really.  :happy2:


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....Then you have already got the most important thing and are at base camp: An eye for what makes a good shot. But whereas it's great to chase pin-sharp perfection don't let it stop you from just capturing those moments on camera whether technically perfect or not. A great camera doesn't necessarily make someone into a great photographer, but it can help. Look at TopCat's work: He started off taking okay pics on an average camera but then got a better camera and also developed his own natural talent much further.

The most technically perfect photog on here I think is Rich Wigley but there are some other close contenders.

The 'emotion' that a photo captures and conveys is everything. IMO.

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