Am interested in photography. I plan to buy good dslr camera. Can you suggest what camera to buy?

[ellora]

Am basically a graphic designer.Photography is my hobby. I take photos wherever I go using my point and shoot camera (Kodak) or my mobile camera (Samsung galaxy). As a graphic designer I know little about photography and a lot about photoshop. But love to learn photography. So I always take photos and read some tips in internet. My friends say that dslr camera is for professional photographers only and it will not be useful to me because I cant carry it always with me.

Am interested in all genres of photography except studio based. I created a page in facebook for my photos. https://www.facebook.com/colourfulfoto?ref=hl Please look at it and tell me what camera I have to buy dslr or some higher version point and shoot camera? Or any higher end mobile or apps will serve my thirst. Am interested to capture birds, insects and all nature based things. I guess shutter speed and aperture controls are available only in dslr camera. Thanks in advance.

[Samarjit]

Shutter speed and aperture control are available in bridge cameras (somewhere between point and shoot and DSLR). Nikon and Canon has a good range of them. Also they come with quite good zoom and other features. They are less heavier than DSLR and are perfect for amateurs.

But if you are really very interested in photography then go for a DSLR. Here you need to spend quite a lot of money on lenses though. But the picture quality will be far better than other cameras. You can either choose Nikon or Canon, as both have great lenses but you must stick to one. And also you need to carry quite a baggage with you outdoors, with all types of lenses.

Although I believe that having a middle range bridge camera is sufficient for amateur photography provided you have a good eye for perspective and lighting.

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[?]

Shutter speed and aperture controls are available in other cameras too, not just dslr . I imagine you will buy whatever camera or cameras and equipments and such as mass production forces you to get.... and said available moneys. Rather than recommending anything to you... I only put in the blue links.. all nature based things also includes people but I would not enjoy studio neither. They plan for you.. Any dslr is ok

[lucienhughes]

In my opinion a DSLR would be the way forward; especially for capturing birds and other wildlife,
although the bodies with the lenses can quickly amount to a huge sum of money.

I would reccommend getting the Nikon D3100 with a kit lense, and maybe splashing out on something like the 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR for wildlife and portraits. If you want a great photos of reasonably close subjects I would get a fixed 50mm f/1.8 instead.

If you want to get really close for insects and such you could also look for a cheap macro adapter off amazon or ebay, I've had some great results from them.

[Az]

Fist of all DSLRs are NOT only for professionals.There and different classes of DSLRs - there are entry-level cameras for people like you and me,then there are mid-range cameras for people with a but higher requirements and then there are pro-level cameras.
If the bulk of a DSLR is a big problem for you,then get a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.These cameras seem to be the hot topic nowadays.They have a DSLR-size sensor in a body the size of a point-and-shoot camera.If you're really serious about shooting,then a P&S will just not cut it.A bridge camera is a temporary solution,trust me.Going from a phone or a P&S to a bridge camera will feel great....for a very short time.Pretty soon you'll feel that the camera limits you.
If you think a DSLR is not too bulky for your needs,get one.If not,a mirrorless camera will suffice.

[Rick]

You have a good eye and I suggest you get a DSLR. I would bet there are 100 amateurs that own DLSRs for every Pro. There is a world of difference between an entry level DSLR and a Pro one. I suggest that you look at the Nikon D3200. That would be an excellent camera for you.

[keerok]

All dSLR's are good. Any brand or model will do. They are all basically the same. DSLR's start at around $500. Set a budget higher than that and get the most expensive you can afford for more satisfaction. Whatever you get, make sure you get a lens with it. Body only means no lens.

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[Raj]

Friend you can go with Nikon Coolpix L21.
It is a good camera a having good features with an impressive features of @ 4,840/-
Ithinh you can also go through Fujifilm camera also............