Beginner Looking for new camera

Dea924 · 2 Jul 2012 at 11:37

Hey there, need some help from you guys,

my gf is extremely interested in photography and she wants to get started with a new camera, what would be the best kind of one for her to start off with?

she loves random things, and espeically brightly coloured flowers etc, she also has a blog she updates with photos of the ocean, rivers, dresses, shoes and all sorts of other stuff ^.^

she likes the effect of the focus item being clear and the background being blurry too if that helps.

thanks in advance for any suggestions

Turbo-G · 2 Jul 2012 at 20:08

Entry level DSLR such as a Nikon 3100 would be a great starting point, and affordable.

ScoobyDoo · 2 Jul 2012 at 21:50

Turbo-G said:
Entry level DSLR such as a Nikon 3100 would be a great starting point, and affordable.

+1 .. Great starter camera

Dea924 · 3 Jul 2012 at 15:25

will let her know, thanks

James J · 3 Jul 2012 at 15:27

+1 for the D3100. Also look at getting a AF-S 35mm F1.8G lens for her also as it'll give her the effect she wants with a nice sharp focal point and a very blurred and attractive bokeh background.

An Exception · 3 Jul 2012 at 15:36

What is her likely budget?

Also is this a long term interest? if so she is probably better off buying the best she can afford, rather than keep upgrading as in the long run it cost's allot more.

danoliver1 · 3 Jul 2012 at 20:52

What about a m43 camera like the Lumix g series there smaller than dslr's and just as good IMHO.
Heres a pic with my lumix g2 with 50mm 1.8 lens.

Dea924 · 9 Jul 2012 at 14:46

sorry for the lengthy time in replying, she said she'd prefer her budget to be £300 or cheaper if possible, so that might rule the 3100 out, altho I've seen it about 369 in places, thats a really nice photo with the lumix g2 there, might have a look out for that.

Schizo · 16 Jul 2012 at 17:44

how about the 2nd hand market ?

i got a 2nd hand sony a100 to start with and it only had 1600 clicks so was as new and got it for £140,the rest of the money could get a bag or lens and a tripod or everything if 2nd hand.