tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post2475901182025133976..comments2023-11-05T04:04:16.702-06:00Comments on Life of Meg: Advice Needed - DSLR Camera ShoppingMeg - Life of Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03424437943395416889noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-91486174209228332632013-10-12T17:26:21.103-05:002013-10-12T17:26:21.103-05:00I personally love Nikon, but that is just my prefe...I personally love Nikon, but that is just my preference. I started out with a Canon Rebel but switched to Nikon a few months later. I feel Nikon's menu's and buttons are easier to use and navigate. Nikon D3100 or D7000 would be my suggestion for you, and definitely pick up a 50 mm f/1.8. They're very affordable and great for everyday! jhesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365182077364914983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-54208295308317201392013-10-10T20:32:26.632-05:002013-10-10T20:32:26.632-05:00Canon Rebel T3i all the way!!! I agree with Hannah...Canon Rebel T3i all the way!!! I agree with Hannah - no need to get newest version unless you're planning to shoot lots of videos.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183577283339234203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-47883047908080004412013-10-10T08:05:12.274-05:002013-10-10T08:05:12.274-05:00Yep, the Canon Rebel T3i is a perfect entry level ...Yep, the Canon Rebel T3i is a perfect entry level camera. I'd suggest getting a lens with a better zoom rather than the kit lens (18-55mm) that it comes with. You can often upgrade to a better lens when you buy it rather than buying a 2nd one. Let me know if you need more help with lenses. Oh, and my biggest suggestion is actually take time to learn the camera - don't just put it on auto mode! It's about the photographer, not the camera. :-) -LindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-76319482784406460332013-10-10T06:16:04.179-05:002013-10-10T06:16:04.179-05:00I use a Canon Rebel T3i which I bought earlier thi...I use a Canon Rebel T3i which I bought earlier this year and told the sales associate at Best Buy that I specifically wanted to photograph food. He said there was no need to upgrade to the newer model unless I was planning to do lots of videos. As far as the lens... I did purchase another one at the time, but have been super content with the original one that came with my camera (for now!).Hannah Callawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398077289289382235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-21206089420361773362013-10-09T23:39:24.027-05:002013-10-09T23:39:24.027-05:00100% Canon Rebel. Keep in mind that it's not a...100% Canon Rebel. Keep in mind that it's not always about the camera body, the lens plays a huge role! Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-86094700809254782042013-10-09T17:30:19.963-05:002013-10-09T17:30:19.963-05:00Definitely NIKON! I first started with a Nikon D30...Definitely NIKON! I first started with a Nikon D3000 in March 2010 (the equivalent is D3200 I believe now). In January 2012, I upgraded to the more professional model D7000 (there's a newer version of that, that just came out).<br /><br />Definitely get a 50mm. It is a perfect portrait lens!Whitney @ EHFARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574672293112274871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-39926288347372921232013-10-09T15:03:59.728-05:002013-10-09T15:03:59.728-05:00Hey lady!! I am a Canon lover over here. (I just ...Hey lady!! I am a Canon lover over here. (I just posted about my two most recent sessions, both shot with a canon and a 50mm 1.4 lens) http://jaxandmarbles.blogspot.com/2013/10/two-more-photo-sessions.html<br />I definitely would recommend starting with their Rebel series. I started with the Rebel T3, but there are definitely more advanced ones now. And the 50mm 1.4 lens is AMAZING. its about $300. Or you can go with the 50mm 1.8 lens which is about half the price and its a fabulous lens too! Good luck lady! :)According to Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870764314615183831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-51905657332824912022013-10-09T14:44:43.470-05:002013-10-09T14:44:43.470-05:00Hey lady! I wrote a whole blog post about why I we...Hey lady! I wrote a whole blog post about why I went with a refurbished older Canon Rebel. I'd explain here, but you'll get a better picture if you read my post!<br /><br />Let me know if it's any help!<br /><br /><a href="http://northernbellediaries.com/2013/08/why-i-bought-a-refurbished-canon-eos-rebel.html" rel="nofollow">Why I Bought a Refurbished Canon Rebel</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-44111700475999296742013-10-09T14:15:51.411-05:002013-10-09T14:15:51.411-05:00I've got the Nikon D5100 and love it. It take...I've got the Nikon D5100 and love it. It takes beautiful pictures with the kit lens, but the range is limited. I'm going to ask for a new 50mm lens this Christmas too. I don't use any special photo editing software-- just picasa and picmonkey usually. I have Photoshop Elements but don't really know how to use it. Haha.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200080391601285593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894403398174516387.post-44590036607454234652013-10-09T13:44:36.083-05:002013-10-09T13:44:36.083-05:00I would go with newest Canon Rebel, that is what a...I would go with newest Canon Rebel, that is what another blogger suggested to me. Good luck with deciding!! Chelsee Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401627294416940354noreply@blogger.com