For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?

Thanks!For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
If you really want to get into photography then start off with a DSLR... the Canon Rebel XTi is a great entry-level DSLR and its price has dropped a lot recently. Most of the students at the Art Institute use this camera.For a beginner, whats a great camera for an aspiring photographer?
build up your knowledge using a canon powershot sd1000, it will teach you about lighting and you should try out different settings than using auto all the time. you can also take very good crystal clear photos if you set it down on a flat surface


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Guess that depends on what you are aspiring to right?!?!?





I can not argue with Canon XTi (or new XSi) or the Nikon D40 being fantastic digital SLRs.





If you are serious about learning photography, then I am going to break the mold a little bit.





I would find a good quality used FILM SLR. Heck, there is probably one in a relative's closet that is not being used.





There is something about shooting ';real film'; that makes it so much more serious. With digital cameras and Photoshop, everyone thinks it is so easy.





After about 20-30 rolls of Kodak you'll know if:


1) You really like it


2) You have any skills


3) What kind of photography you would like to pursue.





THEN move on to digital... Seriously!
Any of the cameras mentioned already would be suitable.It very much depends on the type of pictures you want to take and how much your budget is..My early professional training was using the old fashioned plate cameras with no fancy aids to working,everything had to be learned.Since then I've used most types of cameras,for both educational and professional work. The best starting point nowadays would be a digital SLR with the ability to work in manual mode.The easy modes are not really worth learning as the makers programme the ideas and working methods they think you need,rather than you learning and choosing for yourself My current general purpose tool is the Nikon D200,but the D40 and D40x are very capable and well priced.It is essential that you handle the tools before you buy,as some cameras just feel right,while other peoples'choices don't fit your hands or wallet!
i would go to you're local best buy, or camera shop and ask them. but if you want my opinion, i love my canon powershot sd870 IS


i'm an aspiring photographer. it's my passion.


if you'd like to see what i've done with my canon,


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KodaK EasyShare C330, it is for beginners and little kids.





Canon Powershot SD750, For good beginners and ametuers.





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Go to a camera shop and talk to them I would buy the best one I could afford. That way you won't want to keep getting a better one as you get more experienced.
Nikon D40.
Rebel XTi or Nikon d40.





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