What camera do you use?

I think I'm going to buy a photography camera soon. I just want to use it for the kids nothing to fancy. What's the best camera for a reasonable price?

I have a Nikon D3100 and from the reviews and comparisons done with other cameras its the best out for beginners it even has a guide mode that does everything for you and the pix come out pretty good on guide mode

got mine in dec for $476

You dont buy a 'photography' camera. You learn photography.
You can produce pleasant images with any camera if you know what you're doing.


That being said, I have a Nikon D7000 with a 50mm 1.8 lens and a 35mm 1.8 lens.

Quoting L☮J:" You dont buy a 'photography' camera. You learn photography. You can produce pleasant images with any ... [snip!] ... any camera if you know what you're doing. That being said, I have a Nikon D7000 with a 50mm 1.8 lens and a 35mm 1.8 lens."

My digital doesn't snap fast enough. My kids are a blur in them.

Quoting Ally-Mama of 2Boys &1Girl:" I have a Nikon D3100 and from the reviews and comparisons done with other cameras its the best out for ... [snip!] ... it even has a guide mode that does everything for you and the pix come out pretty good on guide mode got mine in dec for $476"

Thank you!

<blockquote><b>Quoting Hairspray:</b>" My digital doesn't snap fast enough. My kids are a blur in them."</blockquote>

If you don't know how to use the "professional" camera they can still come out blurry.

Ihave a nikon D40x (beginner camera) with a kit lens and a 50mm 1.8. I just upgraded to a Nikon D90 with a 50mm 1.4

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mrs.Dani:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hairspray:</b>" My digital doesn't snap fast enough. My kids ... [snip!] ... are a blur in them."</blockquote> If you don't know how to use the "professional" camera they can still come out blurry."</blockquote>


 

Thank you! Buying an expensive camera isn't going to aautomatically make your photos better,

The majority of current entry level DSLRs are pretty similar. I personally recommend Canon over Nikon because of Nikon's weird autofocus motor thing, but I really suggest you go and handle several and see which you like best. I'd probably stick with a Canon or Nikon over other brands, because they have the largest selection of after market items, if you plan on growing and learning photography.

Quoting L☮J:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mrs.Dani:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hairspray:</b>" ... [snip!] ... blurry."</blockquote>   Thank you! Buying an expensive camera isn't going to aautomatically make your photos better,"

I'm just looking for a beginner camera. Something to play around with. I'm not trying to take professional pics.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Hairspray:</b>" I'm just looking for a beginner camera. Something to play around with. I'm not trying to take professional pics."</blockquote>




Okay. Do you know whether you want a DSLR or an advances point and shoot?

All I'm trying to say is, whichever you get you're going yo need to actually learn how to use it, or your photos won't turn out any better.

Quoting L☮J:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hairspray:</b>" I'm just looking for a beginner camera. Something ... [snip!] ... to say is, whichever you get you're going yo need to actually learn how to use it, or your photos won't turn out any better."

I don't have any plans yet. That's why I came on here to see what people suggested. And if I spend the money I plan on learning how to use it.

I have a Nikon D80, You should check out craigslist before dropping tons of money for a brand new one..

I have a Cannon G12. I like it because the micro setting is really good on it. The objects I take pictures of are small, and have a lot of detail needing to pop out. It may depend on what you want to take pictures of.

Quoting Smokey_Taboo:" I have a Nikon D80, You should check out craigslist before dropping tons of money for a brand new one.."

I looked around a bit on there.