If you want the cheapest possible entry into photography check out film cameras. I wrote an introduction to the subject here: https://steemit.com/photography/@gentbynature/getting-started-in-film-photography-for-less-than-150usd
If you are looking for digital it gets a bit harder. Personally, I think mirrorless cameras are great and can recommend the Fujifilm X-series cameras, as I both use them and have recommended them in the past.
Canon and Nikon are always safe bets too.
I would suggest you go to a camera store, ask for the previous models (they are much cheaper and not really any worse) and get a feel for what camera suits you. An important part of photography is how the equipment feels to you in your hands. In the beginning you won't really need any of the fancy features the high range cameras offer, so stick to the entry level models, or the cameras that are offered one step above entry level.
That's great advice thanks for taking the time to reply. I think I will go with the digital camera just because I love doing photo edits and playing around with what I capture in Photoshop. Look forward to reading more of your post I gave you a follow! :)
Thanks for your follow :)
I hope you enjoy getting into photography. Don't be discouraged. It can be difficult and daunting at first, but it really pays off once you learn the basics. Take your time to learn things step by step, practice exposure settings using the sunny 16 rule and learn how to use your camera in full manual mode. Make use of the basic compositional techniques like the rule of thirds, the rule of odds etc.
Eventually, it will really pay off and don't forget this excellent quote by Henri Cartier-Bresson:
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”
So keep at it!
Thanks. I hope to do one every week. Got a few interesting photographers from back in the day lined up.
Nice, id like to get mote into it. Gotta upgrade to a camera from this phone once funds allow. Recommend any good cameras on a budget?
If you want the cheapest possible entry into photography check out film cameras. I wrote an introduction to the subject here:
https://steemit.com/photography/@gentbynature/getting-started-in-film-photography-for-less-than-150usd
If you are looking for digital it gets a bit harder. Personally, I think mirrorless cameras are great and can recommend the Fujifilm X-series cameras, as I both use them and have recommended them in the past.
Canon and Nikon are always safe bets too.
I would suggest you go to a camera store, ask for the previous models (they are much cheaper and not really any worse) and get a feel for what camera suits you. An important part of photography is how the equipment feels to you in your hands. In the beginning you won't really need any of the fancy features the high range cameras offer, so stick to the entry level models, or the cameras that are offered one step above entry level.
That's great advice thanks for taking the time to reply. I think I will go with the digital camera just because I love doing photo edits and playing around with what I capture in Photoshop. Look forward to reading more of your post I gave you a follow! :)
Thanks for your follow :)
I hope you enjoy getting into photography. Don't be discouraged. It can be difficult and daunting at first, but it really pays off once you learn the basics. Take your time to learn things step by step, practice exposure settings using the sunny 16 rule and learn how to use your camera in full manual mode. Make use of the basic compositional techniques like the rule of thirds, the rule of odds etc.
Eventually, it will really pay off and don't forget this excellent quote by Henri Cartier-Bresson:
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”
So keep at it!