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What camera should I buy?


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rushabPmore

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I've decided to make photography my hobby. I want to get a mid range camera (is that a good idea or is lower better for now?), I don't plan on upgrading for a year or two, I figure it will take me some time and a lot of practice to go for something better if need be later on. My budget is around $500, it can be a little more if it makes sense. I keep browsing on amazon and I feel overwhelmed as I know nothing about these cameras but I really want one. I've read a few posts here and there and watched some stuff on youtube, however I don't know anyone I can ask irl and I just would like for someone to make sense of buying a camera. Do I need the Canon EOS Rebel T6 with bundle (I don't know what I'm looking at in those dslr bundles and I don't know if it's a deal or trash) for $ 550 on amazon (can I post a link at what I'm looking at or can you guys pull it up by searching amazon?) or would just a camera and a certain lense do it for awhile? I would like to be able to use it to take pictures of my husbands band playing indoors/outdoors at night and during the day. I would love to be able to take nice shots of my kids playing sports (football & ballet) as well as close ups. I think these cameras can handle taking a decent video as well? It would be used for birthdays or holidays (where on the camera would the sound be recorded or is that an extra? I can't figure this one out at all, sorry if it is dumb to ask.) See this is where I wouldn't mind going over the budget because I was planning on buying a video cam that can record at night but if a photo cam can handle the occasional video that would be awesome and square away that purchase. I just don't know if it would be able to record in the dark is that even a thing with these types of cameras?

Thank you for reading through my scattered brain post, please help!



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As you want video capabilities, you would be better off with a mirrorless camera than an affordable Nikon or Canon.

 

Something like a Panasonic DMC-G7 is easy to use for either stills or video. ยต4/3 lenses are quite affordable compared to the big 2 or Sony. As I don't shoot mirrorless myself, I can't advise in more detail. https://www.bhphotov...less_micro.html

 

If you decide you want to get a DSLR, Canon do video better than Nikon, so a Rebel is the right choice. As to whether the bundle you have found on Amazon is good or bad, you will have to post a link as there are so many bundles with that camera body as a base.



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Welcome to the confusing world of first camera, if this is the bundle

 

https://www.amazon.c...y/dp/B01MQIFINS

 

then forget it, most of the extras are rubbish, the picture looks like you get two lenses but you only get one, the two screw on lenses are a total waste of money.

 

As Merso said above this could be a good one to look at.and if you want Amozan then here it is.

 

https://www.amazon.c...anasonic camera



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If it is just occasional video, then I'd suggest deciding on the camera and do what you can with it or your phone...if video is most important then I'd be looking more towards that angle... 

 

The band playing (inside or out) at night shouldn't be too much of an issue if they are playing under lights but I expect you will be wanting more than the "kit" lens for much of the more specialized interests.  

 

I would suggest going to a box store (like Best Buy or similar) and see which camera feels better to you.  You may find the Nikon is (or is not) more comfortable for you / has better menus, etc. to help you make your decision.  Once you've made that decision, you should be good and we can help you learn your new setup.  Down the road we can also help you get set with the more specialized gear...



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 i would say d5300 but your budget does not allow it. it been vote best starter camera to have and for around 450 can not go wrong but that's body only.  no lenses or extra batteries