I've recently took up photography as a hobby & it's become one of my passion. I'm so in to it that I'm thinking of starting a business (:
but I've been looking for a good starter photography camera because right now all I have is a cheapo digital from walmart.
but I only want a digital slr, how do I tell the difference between the digitals & film cameras? because some of them look exactly the same.
like is the Canon EOS Rebel G 35mm a digital or a film camera?
thanks for all your help (:
Forgot & The Other Guy That Agreed With Him : I'm Not An Idiot. I was simply asking a question because I was looking at camera's on ebay & craigslist & didn't understand some of the listings. I also so I was thinking of starting a business, that doesn't mean right now, or that I'm some kinda idiot who is going to run her business into the ground. I didn't ask for your opinion on whether or not I should start a business, I asked you a question about a camera, so either answer the question or don't say anything at all. [&& Th
Normally it will tell you in the description of the item. DSLR (digital SLR). I suggest a Nikon D50/D40. I have one and absolutely love it. It's great becuase it's got lots of different modes if you are really trying to learn but for amatuers like me the auto function produces great pictures as well :)
They have come way down in pricing lately so if you have a spare $350-500 you can normally pick one up. Maybe even get one cheaper used, check ebay.
You can use film and digital for your photography and photography business, with that being said, I think you need to use the versatility of digital, like online labs that can print your digital file (example, mpisx.com).
I think you should invest a DSLR camera. It is an investment but it can be well worth it. DSLR cameras have the larger sensor so you get a higher quality image. You can change lenses which can be valuable, by allowing to adjust to different needs.
There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP (MP means mega pixel) will do just fine.
Below, I listed some links, the first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 3 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has links to reviews of the cameras, the reviews include sample images from the cameras. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the "add to cart" button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images.
If you want to stay under $500 then go Nikon or Canon but, I think the Pentax could be of special interest, since it can do HD video and has excellent quality at higher ISO settings which can be useful in low light places and helping get the picture. These features, especially the HD video, on a Nikon or Canon will cost you $100 to $200 more.
If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
marksablow.com
There are a lot of people snickering but nobody's got the manbits to say it. If you can't tell the difference between a Digital Camera and a film camera then you are not ready to even consider starting a business. You will be out of work and bankrupt within a week. The camera doesn't make a business. If all you've had is a cheap P&S camera, then I will wager my life that you have no clue whatsoever when it comes to composition, lighting, white balance, business management, picture management, release forms, aperture priority, shutter priority, light metering for tricky subjects, color-profiling your preipherals, post-processing - including cropping for paper sizes at the correct printing resolutions. I could go on for months and it would all be a different language to you.
I don't even think you should be thinking of getting a new camera. You need books, and lots of them.
No, scratch that. You need to buy a manual 35mm film camera. And a roll of film. Then you need books and books and books.
Call me rude if you want - I call it shooting dead straight. Sorry, you've no chance.
Edit: Post Asker's reprimand.
I apologize.
There are only two 35mm SLR's in production. The Nikon F6 and the Nikon FM10. Every other camera you will be offered new will be a digital SLR.
Concerning second user devices, any camera without a big, bright screen on the back will be film. Any camera described as 35mm will be film. Any reference to pixels, APS or Full Frame will be digital. Any camera you see with a knob on the left side of the body (except an old Konica thing) will be film.
Some cameras, like Canon, Nikon will have a D in the model name - stands for Digital. Any camera from Sony will be digital.
The text above the edit, however harsh it sounds, is still straight advice. You'd better know more about photography than your clients, if there are items up there (non-exhaustive list) you don't understand, then you need to know them before taking clients.
Also, I will still stand by the recommendation that you buy a 35mm film SLR and a good book on photography. It's a different world to P&S shooting. I was lucky - I learned on 35mm SLR (first camera) and downgraded to P&S Digitals (as well as maintaining 35mm & dSLR). It meant I already had the knowledge before bothering with P&S cameras. You see, P&S digital cameras DO NOT teach you a thing about photography. People can have them for years and not even learn the basics of composition, let alone aperture control, fill-flash, shutter priority and other really basic photographic techniques.
Sorry again. I feel bad now.
Forgot is right. You cant tell a Digital Camera from a film camera and you want to start a business?
Stick with your cheapo digital from WalMart. Your intended future customers will be glad you did.
If you have to ask this question I dont think even books will help you.
If you go to Walmart or even a pro-camera shop today and ask to buy an SLR, there is a 99% chance, the sales person is going to hand you a digital SLR. Nearly all 35mm camera production has stopped worldwide. The 35mm SLR market's decline really began in the mid-90s but, it pretty much fell off the end of the Earth once stock photo houses and news publishers went digital. The Canon EOS Rebel G 35mm camera you mentioned is the last of Canon's 35mm Rebels and was discontinued several years ago.
You'll find lists of current digital models at each manufacturer's website.
Canon: [URL Truncated]
Nikon: [URL Truncated]
Pentax: [URL Truncated]
Sony: [URL Truncated]
Olympus: [URL Truncated]
You might want to check out [URL Truncated] for reviews an more information about most models. If they haven't already reviews a camera you like, they probably will soon. Don't feel bad about being confused. The reason many DSLRs look like 35mm SLRs is because they often share the same lenses and the digital models were originally derived from their 35mm cousins. The earliest DSLRs were just 35mm SLRs with digital "backs" attached to them by the factory.
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