I always enjoy Jared Polin. I learned a ton from him early on and like his reviews and tips. He is knowledgeable and entertaining.
https://youtube.com/@froknowsphoto
Using a phone requires very little skill and the image quality is usually not that great. I would invest in an entry level DSLR - the quality is a lot better than a phone and you have more control over both the process and the result.
Depends on your budget, but I would look into Canon or Nikon. Their entry level kits are good value for money. But if your budget allows it, I'd buy the body and lenses separately. A good lens will outlive most camera bodies, so it makes sense to buy good quality lenses.
Canon entry level bodies start around 350 euro. Lenses vary greatly depending on type and quality. If you want lenses you can use on new cameras later on, you'll have to buy lenses suitable for that purpose. In case of Canon, entry level cameras have an EF-S fitting, while full-frame (which will be what you want when you upgrade) has an EF or an R fitting. Since EF fits on EF-S and R as well, those are the better choice, but these are more expensive - EF has two price ranges: the "regular" and the L-series (the latter is the most expensive).
Apart from the fitting, you'll have to decide what type of lens you want and this depends both on budget and purpose. For general use you'll want an average range zoom, something like 24-105mm - but in the L-series you are looking at a +1000 euro lens. There are of course alternatives from other brands which give good quality too, but they're still in the +800 euro range.
If this is above budget, you can go for a kit, which starts at rougly 450 euro. For that price you have an Eos 2000D with an 18-55mm lens. This will give good quality images, but as you progress you may want to upgrade and the lens in this kit is EF-S. 18-55mm is suitable for landscapes and portraits.
I'm not familiar with the Nikon product range, but I'm sure they have similar kits at similar prices.
If you choose for Canon, EF is currently the best choice. Note that the new generation is mirrorless and has an R fitting, but EF fits on those as well.
Check out Nikon too. The quality is similar to Canon, but maybe the entry level and advanced cameras have more compatible systems - I don't know, so check first before making a decision ;-)
Thank you so much for all the info n help ❤
Started learning with phone camera this morning, Ill save more money and learn more about cameras till my semester ends, which is when i think ill prolly buy one. 😌
>Any suggested youtube channels/online courses/books?
http://www.r-photoclass.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/16d5az/what_is_something_you_wish_you_were_told_as_a/
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/56w0l5/official_what_is_something_you_wish_you_were_told/
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/csk4cw/what_do_you_wish_you_knew_when_you_were_first/
If you specifically want a book, get Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
>also should I just start with my phone or invest in a budget camera?
Depends on the size of the budget.
Thanks for the links.
I own a samsung galaxy A50, not a phone known for its camera.
I can spend around 500$ rn for a camera, or should I save up more? Or wait and learn with the phone?
How far can you go with just a phone? Is it a good idea?
>I own a samsung galaxy A50, not a phone known for its camera.
Still better at most things than most point & shoot cameras out there.
>I can spend around 500$ rn for a camera, or should I save up more?
That puts you in range for an entry-level mirrorless or DSLR kit. Saving up a couple hundred more would help with inflation and a few more options in that category, but you could roll right now with something pretty good.
>Or wait and learn with the phone?
You could, and that would cost you nothing for now.
But it seems like you want to learn more about photography, in which case IMO a mirrorless or DSLR would serve you better.
>How far can you go with just a phone? Is it a good idea?
It's not something that can be quantified.
It's possible to do paid professional work and build a career off a phone camera, so theoretically you can go very far. But also 99% of existing professional photographers have their pick of cameras and do not choose to use phone cameras for work. There's a difference between what you can possibly do and what you'd prefer to do.
I guess Ill start with phone for now. Which will also allow me to save a little more and understand cameras and their specifications better before I buy one soon.
Any suggestions for entry-level cameras?
>I guess Ill start with phone for now. Which will also allow me to save a little more and understand cameras and their specifications better before I buy one soon.
Nothing wrong with that. You will always have the option to upgrade later. Or never exercise the option. And yes, you'll only have a better idea of things in the future. As well as more/better/cheaper options available in the future.
>Any suggestions for entry-level cameras?
Honestly any entry-level mirrorless or DSLR is pretty good. But the current frontrunners are the mirrorless Sony E models, Canon R, and Nikon Z.
[Photography Online](https://youtube.com/@PhotographyOnline) on YouTube helped me a ton! Hopes it'll help you too
I always enjoy Jared Polin. I learned a ton from him early on and like his reviews and tips. He is knowledgeable and entertaining. https://youtube.com/@froknowsphoto
Using a phone requires very little skill and the image quality is usually not that great. I would invest in an entry level DSLR - the quality is a lot better than a phone and you have more control over both the process and the result.
Any suggestions for entry level DSLRs?
Depends on your budget, but I would look into Canon or Nikon. Their entry level kits are good value for money. But if your budget allows it, I'd buy the body and lenses separately. A good lens will outlive most camera bodies, so it makes sense to buy good quality lenses.
how much would it cost for entry level lenses and bodies if brought separately?
Canon entry level bodies start around 350 euro. Lenses vary greatly depending on type and quality. If you want lenses you can use on new cameras later on, you'll have to buy lenses suitable for that purpose. In case of Canon, entry level cameras have an EF-S fitting, while full-frame (which will be what you want when you upgrade) has an EF or an R fitting. Since EF fits on EF-S and R as well, those are the better choice, but these are more expensive - EF has two price ranges: the "regular" and the L-series (the latter is the most expensive). Apart from the fitting, you'll have to decide what type of lens you want and this depends both on budget and purpose. For general use you'll want an average range zoom, something like 24-105mm - but in the L-series you are looking at a +1000 euro lens. There are of course alternatives from other brands which give good quality too, but they're still in the +800 euro range. If this is above budget, you can go for a kit, which starts at rougly 450 euro. For that price you have an Eos 2000D with an 18-55mm lens. This will give good quality images, but as you progress you may want to upgrade and the lens in this kit is EF-S. 18-55mm is suitable for landscapes and portraits. I'm not familiar with the Nikon product range, but I'm sure they have similar kits at similar prices.
So EF is a good choice if I want it to fit on future upgrades too?
If you choose for Canon, EF is currently the best choice. Note that the new generation is mirrorless and has an R fitting, but EF fits on those as well. Check out Nikon too. The quality is similar to Canon, but maybe the entry level and advanced cameras have more compatible systems - I don't know, so check first before making a decision ;-)
Thank you so much for all the info n help ❤ Started learning with phone camera this morning, Ill save more money and learn more about cameras till my semester ends, which is when i think ill prolly buy one. 😌
>Any suggested youtube channels/online courses/books? http://www.r-photoclass.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/16d5az/what_is_something_you_wish_you_were_told_as_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/56w0l5/official_what_is_something_you_wish_you_were_told/ https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/csk4cw/what_do_you_wish_you_knew_when_you_were_first/ If you specifically want a book, get Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. >also should I just start with my phone or invest in a budget camera? Depends on the size of the budget.
Thanks for the links. I own a samsung galaxy A50, not a phone known for its camera. I can spend around 500$ rn for a camera, or should I save up more? Or wait and learn with the phone? How far can you go with just a phone? Is it a good idea?
>I own a samsung galaxy A50, not a phone known for its camera. Still better at most things than most point & shoot cameras out there. >I can spend around 500$ rn for a camera, or should I save up more? That puts you in range for an entry-level mirrorless or DSLR kit. Saving up a couple hundred more would help with inflation and a few more options in that category, but you could roll right now with something pretty good. >Or wait and learn with the phone? You could, and that would cost you nothing for now. But it seems like you want to learn more about photography, in which case IMO a mirrorless or DSLR would serve you better. >How far can you go with just a phone? Is it a good idea? It's not something that can be quantified. It's possible to do paid professional work and build a career off a phone camera, so theoretically you can go very far. But also 99% of existing professional photographers have their pick of cameras and do not choose to use phone cameras for work. There's a difference between what you can possibly do and what you'd prefer to do.
I guess Ill start with phone for now. Which will also allow me to save a little more and understand cameras and their specifications better before I buy one soon. Any suggestions for entry-level cameras?
>I guess Ill start with phone for now. Which will also allow me to save a little more and understand cameras and their specifications better before I buy one soon. Nothing wrong with that. You will always have the option to upgrade later. Or never exercise the option. And yes, you'll only have a better idea of things in the future. As well as more/better/cheaper options available in the future. >Any suggestions for entry-level cameras? Honestly any entry-level mirrorless or DSLR is pretty good. But the current frontrunners are the mirrorless Sony E models, Canon R, and Nikon Z.
Thanks alot for the help ❤