What is a good digital camera to get for a novice photographer?

May 23rd, 2009 | by admin |
lainey asked:


I am a graphic design student who is interested in photography - specifically pin-up/fashion photography- and would like to use the shots for my art work. The only problem is that Graphic Design school is expensive enough, so I plan on teaching my self the basics in digital photography……so I would like some recommendations on a starter digital camera that isnt too expensive! I have a simple Kodak Easy Share 3.1 camera….im assuming it wont make the cut! Although I use photoshop to manipulate photo’s i take - I figure I would still need a better camera to take better shots…. any recommendations/ideas on cameras, equipment, how to get started would help and be greatly appreciated.

Christine
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    2. By JLT on May 27, 2009 | Reply

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    4. By firedrummer_13 on May 30, 2009 | Reply

      I really like anything by Olympus. I’ve found Sony’s camera’s to be unreliable and they don’t have anything exceptional to brag about.
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    5. By POISON on Jun 1, 2009 | Reply

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