What camera would you suggest to a beginner?

I’m a total amateur when it comes to using fancy digital camera’s and I probably won’t be getting into the profession anytime soon, but I love taking pictures (mostly of my baby and other people) and I would like a camera that takes clear and crisp looking photos.

I’d like something that’s relatively easy to use, but I want a camera that will still let me experiment a little. I definitely want something with Auto mode though.

I’d also rather not pay $1000 bucks for one. Any suggestions as to which camera I should get?

Nikon has a great beginner camera that’s used by professionals and amateurs alike. It just came out, the Nikon D3000. It’s at a great price for low end D-SLRs at around $550.00.

The great thing about any D-SLR is that you’ll get the full auto, user friendly camera that you’re looking for, but you’ll also have the option of upgrading your camera with new lenses, flashes, etc. when you’re ready. And if you never add a thing, you’ve still got a great camera with manual settings to play with when you want to see what all is possible. You’ll also get the crispness and quality from each image that you’re looking for, the kinds of pictures that will look great printed out, or even blown up to poster sizes.

I can’t urge you enough NOT to go with the cheaper cameras that have a fixed lens. These are great for teenagers who want something small and lightweight, but when taking pictures, I think it’s important that the picture you take is one that will last a lifetime. The high price tag isn’t so high when you think about the fact that this is the camera that’s going to record your life, your children’s life, all of it. You want your memories to be of the highest quality possible.

When you do decide on a camera, feel free to email me with any questions on the manual settings. Photography is a great hobby. Hope the info helps!

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