What Kind of Camera Should I Get?

I find this question in my inbox several times a week and it’s also something I discuss in my workshops. Trying to purchase a DSLR is a huge decision and comes with much bigger expenses than purchasing a point-and-shoot. There are so many letters and numbers and oh-my-gosh how many lenses will I need? Never fear! I am here to give you my bossy opinion on what you need!

(I am also going to hook you up with B&H Photo - they’re a really reputable, solid company)

For beginners, I recommend the Rebel series of DSLRs. Rebels have come a loooong way since I owned my first one and you can even shoot HD video on them.

 

(photo courtesy of B&H)

 

You might notice that this camera has no lens (oh no!). I am going to be a little bossy here and tell you NOT to buy anything involving the word “kit”. Typically the lenses that come in a kit (typically!) are of poor quality. The kits are attractive and sometimes the only way you can buy a camera in stores but you’ll thank me later for making you take the extra time to buy everything separately. And when your images are blurry and gray you’ll wish you’d listened.

 

So… lenses. You gotta have something to pop on that brand new camera, right?

 

(photo courtesy of B&H)

 

I love this little lens. I own this one! It’s the 50mm 1.8 and it retails for somewhere around $100. It’s sharp, it’s light and it’s amazing for indoors and out. (Those kit lenses? They STINK indoors. Really.)

 

Want some zoooooooommmmm? Oh yeah!

 

(photo courtesy of B&H)

The Tamron 28-75 2.8 is versatile, sharp and I wish I’d never sold mine. That’s high praise indeed!

 

So there’s my opinion on what makes a great starter bag filled with reliable, quality equipment. I’ll even forward it to your husband’s inbox if you want me to!

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