Hi, I'm looking for a camera deal for beginer that is similar to this one https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/235708.
Thanks a lot.
DSLR camera for beginner
Ltadinhah on 24/04/2016 - 14:50
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Canon 700D with twin lens kit from jb hi fi. $800
Thanks. I dont think this is a good deal. It is normal price
Can buy a second hand 5D MK2 with a 50mm f1.4 with reasonable shutter count for around $900 now. Not worth purchasing a new entry level DSLR for that much.
Canon and Nikon are the 'normal' choices. If you have no preference, I would let whichever is offering a better deal at the time drive your decision.
I personally use a Pentax, their main advantage is excellent compatibility with old lenses, which gives fantastic quality for peanuts - but manual not the full electronic lenses these days. I also think Pentax has offered something a little different and some good value, but if I was starting from scratch now, I would probably choose Canon or Nikon.
I would suggest starting with a single kit lens and getting to know how to operate your camera before you invest in more lenses etc.
Sites I recommend are dpreview.com and http://digital-photography-school.com/tips/I'm not sure about a twin lens kit for a beginner. Getting used to the way Dslr's work can be challenging. Throwing lens changing into the mix can be unnecessary. As a beginner, I think the only time I ever wanted more zoom was when photographing birds or wildlife that you can't really get close too. Or if you like the idea of having a lot of zoom. It would probably be better to get an entry level dslr ($400) and consider getting things like: a Photoshop licence, decent tripod, spare battery, remote and a UV filter to stop the lens from getting scratched.
Entry level like a nikon d3300 with 18-55mm lens.
Then get a prime lens like a 35 or 50mm a few months later.
Staticice has Nikon D3300 single lens kits for just under $450.
I'm with Pentax too as that's what I started with. If I was a newbie who could only afford to stick with the basic kit lens I'd probably spend my sub-$500 dollars on Canon or Nikon as their included kit lenses are better than Pentax entry level kit lenses.
Thanks. Do you think is it worth to wait for the a good deal because D3300 with kit len was $299 at Harvey Norman last December
My opinion is noooooooo! You will be wasting your time.
Those prices and availability were unbelievable. OzBargain has a historic record of Nikon D3300 bargains. $299 for the kit lens after Nikon $100 Cashback was one of those random alignment of the stars where a retailer was running a sale + Nikon was offering a $100 manufacturer Cashback on current model camera's and Nikon D3300 had not been superseded yet. Then on top of that were OzBargainers doing price matching. I was reading OzBargain comments of people raiding available stock for stocking fillers and/or reselling. There was not enough stock for all interested OzBargainers.
By the time you wait for the Nikon D3300 to drop $100 (ie. under $299 without cashback) it will be superceded two times over. The Nikon D3300 image sensor is phenomenally good for its price so its not so bad. Instead of having waited for a superceded camera pricing you could have bought a current model camera or a quality used high-end DSLR (Note: used high end DSLR bodies are a safe buy since professional camera's are designed for bread and butter robustness).
I may be biased though because I've alway's paid around $500 for my entry level Pentax DSLR's. My first DSLR camera was way back in 2007 a $600 price match at Teds Camera House for a Pentax K100D with decent Sigma 18-50mm lens. Second DSLR was in 2011, a superceded Pentax K-x for $449 at OfficeWorks.
@tadinhah: eBay says that specific camera item was withdrawn, "This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing".
In terms of pricing, don't worry cause bargains on Sony mirrorless do appear. Here's a sample link for the OzBargain historic prices for a similar camera.
As for the suitability of a compact mirrorless high-ISO camera unfortunately I cannot advise you as I've no first hand experience. On paper the image quality vs bang for buck is fantastic! It depends on whether a compact camera or heavy DSLR will suit your kind of photography (eg. landscape, sport, street, night, indoors, studio lighting, etc). For me having control over camera shake is a big deal so weight of a camera and a holdable large lens gives me confidence.
My sister owns an Olympus compact mirrorless for photographing her toddlers. Her photos have less camera shake than my Pentax K-x due to the crazy high ISO.
I know D3300 and 700D is mentioned but D5500 is way better, lighter, smaller and supports wifi as well. As for a lens, you can go for the kit lens which would be 18-55mm. If you don't have a preference to buy a DSLR, you could check Sony's mirror-less cameras as well, they are very well regarded.
Thanks. I'm looking for a good deal but it seems like we have no good deal now
yeah, you may do well if you wait for EOFY sales I reckon :)
Well… since you're looking for a beginner camera, is there anything in particular stopping you from going mirrorless interchangeable lens instead? I started out on a Canon 600D, which was absolutely fantastic value at the time, but these days I just don't think the entry level DSLRs offer as much value as some of the entry level micro 4/3rds or APS-C sensor mirrorless alternatives.
Fuji XT10, Olympus EM10II, Panasonic G7 & Sony A6000 would be my sweet spot for mid-entry level ILC. There are cheaper entry models though, but I feel that these currently represent the best value at the moment in terms of Image quality, performance and features.
Actually I like mirrorless cameras also. However I heard that lenses for them is much more expensive and I dont think I can stay with kit lens for few years
Depends on the lens/brand/mount system. For instance, I find the Olympus lens options cheaper than the Canon equivalent in general, with the obvious benefit of being smaller and lighter. Panasonic is a bit more expensive and heavier because most of their lenses have image stabilisation built in, unlike Olympus which relies on sensor based IS.
Sony and Fuji lenses are more expensive again, and I'm not sure how good the Sony lenses are (having never used or investigated them), but apparently the Fuji lenses are great.
I wouldn't dismiss mirrorless until you've had a proper look at them. Personally I LOVE the micro 4/3rds system. There's a lot of lenses on offer, with superb quality and for fairly reasonable prices. The Olympus 12-40mm PRO for instance is an amazing lens.
Oh, and for what it's worth, the Olympus 14-42 pancake kit lens has amazing image quality! Same with the very cheap (and very plastic) 40-150. So don't think that the kit lenses won't last you. I actually reckon the Olympus kit lenses give me MUCH better results than the kit lenses my 600D came with, and by a HUGE margin too
@tadinhah: Seems to be the going price for an a6000, but I'm not terribly familiar with Sony cameras though. I personally would've thought they'd be cheaper, given that it's a 2 year old camera now.
Not sure about Nikon but Canon has free Canon Collective classes where they meet up and take photos together and learn from one another. They have free DSLR basics classes too. Something to consider?
I bought the basic 700d kit and a 50mm 1.8 2nd hand lens and it really makes a difference.
Been shooting for many many years and without a doubt - go second hand. Much more bang for your buck. Can pick up an EM5 w/ kit lens for around $300-400 if you want to go mirrorless, or you can run with a 600D w/ kit lens for $300.
Stick with the kit lens until you get acquainted with the camera and begin to understand the limitations of the lens you have. From that point - you'll know what you want when you're ready to drop some more money.
As far as Nikon and Canon are concerned, aim for a 6xxD/D5xxx model or higher. A lot nicer to use than the most entry level cameras they have to offer; yet not expensive to the point that you don't know what you're paying for.
Looking for a while but I cannot find a 600D with kit lens for $300.
I have the kit lens never used as I am using the body with another lens, :)
Got Facebook? There are many gear pages with 600Ds for $300 or less.
If you're just starting out, perhaps try to find one with kit lenses included. Canon and Nikon are almost same same in terms of quality for consumer dSLR, so if you don't have a preference, consider both. The kit lenses can be a really good starter for you unless you have very specific interests (macro, prime or tele).