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Beginner Photographer!!- Camera?!?

Hi, I've read alot of books and magazines on Photography and I just love it!! I would like to know which camera is good for a beginner photographer like me. A camera that will take great quality pictures!! The price can't be too pricey but just right, and i don't care if the camera is big/small, or if it's easy/complicated. Thanks! =) P.S I'm only 15 years old and I want a camera that will last me for 2-3 years or maybe a little more (it depends). I'll also be taking classes on Photography at school coming up in September. Before my photography class starts though i want to experiment during these summer months that lie ahead!! I'm still learning and reading and increasing my knowledge one step at a time! Please Give Advice, I would really appreciate it!!! (All opinions are Welcome! =) ) I asked and the prof said in the Photography class they use film mainly, they also supply the SLR cameras only at school.. but I'm more leaning towards the Digital Cameras.

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1. No use messing with a beginners cam because the stuff you need to learn is on a prof. cam. Get something on the lines of a Nikon D series depending on your budget. They are good cams or a cannon. I wouldnt mess with any other brand when it comes to digital slr because these lead the market. If its a point and shoot stick to fuji and stay away from the cams with a movable lens (point and shoot only) because its more to break down and these cameras arent that reliable compaired to a slr.
2. First find out from your photo instructor if you will be learning how to shoot film (photography) or using a digital camera (digital imaging). That will tell you if you need to buy a nice used 35mm Nikon or Canon SLR with a lens (around $200 or less) or an advanced digital P&S "bridge" camera (from about $350 to $500). When you get into the $450 to $500 range, you are better off buying an entry level DSLR, like the $500 Nikon D40 with a 18-55mm lens. http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratings/digital-camera-ratings/dslr
3. i really cant give you the exact type of camera that i have but the brand NIKON is absolutely amazing. It is so clear and reliable, whether you are looking for digital or manual
4. Try to get the advice of the teacher who runs the Photography Class, he/she may require film rather than digital, but that requirement is getting less and less every year. Either way they will know whats best for that particular course. An entry level DSLR is the best option if you can afford it, as you can use it as a 'point and shoot' by using the various 'Modes' (Landscape Mode, Portrait Mode etc.), but will let you change to more manual settings as your knowledge and experience grows. Maybe you can find a second hand Canon Digital Rebel or similar, don't worry too much about pixel count at this stage. Chris
5. Yeah what they said. Keep in mind the camera takes a picture of what you point it at. No Camera will help you with Lighting or composing a shot, or a sense of dynamic motion. Study artists or photographers you like and suck up all the info you can about them. Here are a few I dig Rembrandt for lighting along with Monet Charles Russel for movement Ansel Adams for technical brilliance Mostly I can tell you this is sooooo important, always answer the questions Why am I bothering to shoot this?, And does it tell a story anyone will want to hear?
6. Ok. This is high school photography class. Depending on your teacher, find out what kind of photography you will be doing. Film or digital. It may be he/she isn't into digital yet and you may have wasted money on something you don't yet need. If it is film, get a low priced 35mm slr. These are usually fairly cheap because film is so high now. (Supply/demand) If it is digital, welcome to the all out nikon-canon wars. There are other camera companies, but not that worth looking at. If you are serious, you want something that you can use for a rather long time. I was nikon user for a long time, until I found my canon. Now I am canon all the way for reasons that would take too long to explain. If you go the Nikon route I would look at the Nikon D40 DSLR at around $550. If you go the Canon route I would look at the Canon Digital Rebel XT at around $500. Go to websites that aren't in the Bronx and you shouldn't get jipped. - i.e. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ or http://www.calumetphoto.com/ Hope this helps, and good luck!