Question by Josh Rich: I need help with photography; specifically digital cameras?
I am starting to get into photography and I’m 16. I will be taking high school classes to get to know how to use a camera. However, I know that I have to use a film camera for the class but I know that a digital camera is much less expensive in the long run. (buying film and developing) So I’d like to know, what are semiautomatic and manual digital cameras? I’ve heard that these are for hobbyists and that I shouldn’t start with an DSLR camera. Is it even worth my while to use a semi-auto and manual digital camera or should I just get the DSLR camera such as the Nikon D40. Also I’d like to know if any of the semi-auto and manual cameras can change lens’. I’m quite intrigued by their design and I love to use them. I’ve heard that its mostly the lens and not the camera.
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Dr. Iblis
if you are going to learn photography, I would highly recommend getting an old camera from the 70’s.
Film is more expensive in the long run but is way more enjoyable. I don’t know what a semi-automatic camera is…
All SLR cameras change lenses. You just have to use the ones that fit.
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as for the D40, I also have that camera and it is a great beginner DSLR if you can find one. If not, get the D3000, that replaced the D40 in Nikon’s lineup
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