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Good Digital Photography Instruction Book/Guidance on a Camera?
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<blockquote data-quote="AConfire" data-source="post: 664371" data-attributes="member: 53775"><p>As far as books, don't forget to check out the local library (if there is one) </p><p></p><p>I'll cover camera. I'll be as honest as possible, and I don't want to sound bias because I really am not.</p><p></p><p>Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, they are all good cameras. Don't assume that "oh ______ uses Canon, I should get a Canon." or "Ken Rockwell likes Nikon, I should get a Nikon!" </p><p></p><p>No... <em>please</em> don't do that. I'm not saying Canon and Nikon are bad. Absolutely not. To be honest, the Canon 5D is my favorite/dream camera. </p><p></p><p>Now, assuming you want the most for your money, I really, <em>really</em> recommend researching cameras from all manufacturers. </p><p></p><p>Yes it's correct that Canon and Nikon have been around for a long time, but that doesn't mean they are the only "worth it" or good quality cameras. </p><p></p><p>Look at Sony's Alpha line. They are great cameras, and you can potentially save money by later purchasing older minolta lenses off ebay which are great. Minolta has made some great cameras and lenses/equipment in their time. </p><p></p><p>I just feel that you should be exposed to all the cameras, and the features that each camera has to offer. </p><p></p><p>Again, I don't want to sound bias, but some cameras can give you more features for your money.</p><p></p><p>I was debating between a Nikon D40x and a Canon Rebel XTI. In the end, I got an Alpha a100.</p><p></p><p>I really recommend doing research on cameras.</p><p></p><p>If you can go to local stores that sell the cameras, definitely do and hold/look at the cameras. The feel in your hands is important as well as the features available.</p><p></p><p>Again, I don't want to sound bias, and I am not bashing any camera brand. I think they are all great. </p><p></p><p>All the best,</p><p>-AC</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AConfire, post: 664371, member: 53775"] As far as books, don't forget to check out the local library (if there is one) I'll cover camera. I'll be as honest as possible, and I don't want to sound bias because I really am not. Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, they are all good cameras. Don't assume that "oh ______ uses Canon, I should get a Canon." or "Ken Rockwell likes Nikon, I should get a Nikon!" No... [i]please[/i] don't do that. I'm not saying Canon and Nikon are bad. Absolutely not. To be honest, the Canon 5D is my favorite/dream camera. Now, assuming you want the most for your money, I really, [i]really[/i] recommend researching cameras from all manufacturers. Yes it's correct that Canon and Nikon have been around for a long time, but that doesn't mean they are the only "worth it" or good quality cameras. Look at Sony's Alpha line. They are great cameras, and you can potentially save money by later purchasing older minolta lenses off ebay which are great. Minolta has made some great cameras and lenses/equipment in their time. I just feel that you should be exposed to all the cameras, and the features that each camera has to offer. Again, I don't want to sound bias, but some cameras can give you more features for your money. I was debating between a Nikon D40x and a Canon Rebel XTI. In the end, I got an Alpha a100. I really recommend doing research on cameras. If you can go to local stores that sell the cameras, definitely do and hold/look at the cameras. The feel in your hands is important as well as the features available. Again, I don't want to sound bias, and I am not bashing any camera brand. I think they are all great. All the best, -AC [/QUOTE]
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