Comments on: What digital SLR camera would you recommend for a beginner?

By: Gabher

Gabher — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:28:59 +0000

If you are just starting out and want to learn about photographic techniques there’s no real benefit in jumping into DSLRs straight away………..unless someone offers you a real bargain.

I would suggest you get some experience with a compact camera that has manual controls – aperture priority, shutter priority and fully manual. This will help you understand the importance of aperture, shutter speed etc. but you’ll also be able to experiment with white balance ISO sensitivity and other variables.

There aren’t too many compacts that have fully manual controls but a delve into a variety of camera websites such as Steve’s Digicams, DP Review and Cameralabs should provide you with some likely candidates.

With your budget you might struggle to get the latest and greatest models but shop around. I picked up a Canon Powershot SX120 IS for just a little bit more than your budget which is a pretty new camera and has full manual options plus a 10x zoom and image stabilisation. I use it as a "take anywhere" camera and as a backup for my Nikon DSLR.
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http://www.cameralabs.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

By: MTX

MTX — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:13:59 +0000

I recommend Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5/B.

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By: niks

niks — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:55:59 +0000

you can consider buying
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera
# 10 Megapixels, 12x Superzoom Lens and Large 2.7 inch LCD screen
# Dual Image Stabilisation to Combat Image Blur and Camera Shake
# Scene Recognition AUTO & Panoramic Shooting Mode
# Full Manual Control (Aperture and Shutter Priority) and 14 scene modes
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By: japhoto

japhoto — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:09:59 +0000

i bought a Canon EOS 300D from ebay for that money, it served me well for a year, its a great camera.
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