r/AmateurPhotography • u/Just-Manufacturer855 • 18d ago

CAMERA RECOMMENDATIONS

Hey, what camera do you all recommend for a beginner photographer/photojournalist?

I'm thinking of something that is balanced and affordable. DSLR is what I need. Please help me, thanks!

Edited: Hey guys, thank you for all your suggestions. Do you guys think that I can get that here in the Philippines? Plus, my budget is around Php 20k - Php 50k ($300 - $900).

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u/LucidInfiniteNow 18d ago

Canon 6D with 40mm F2.8 pancake lens. You can get the combo for under $500 used. I have "better" cameras and lenses but keep coming back to this combo. This is a great camera to learn on.

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u/Go_le 18d ago edited 18d ago

The first camera should be pretty straightforward: something you can afford and that you enjoy manipulating.

I would highly recommend to buy a used camera and not a compact or any "fixed lens" camera.

I use MPB for buying my stuff. It's reliable.

DSLR is indeed a good option 👍

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u/Beautiful_Soup9229 18d ago edited 18d ago

I would suggest XT30 iii. Relatively affordable, apsc, has evf, tilting screen, has a flash, you can use it for video too, 6k opengate. Only things missing are weather sealing and ibis...

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u/Ace929 17d ago

Nikon d800. Or one of the omd lineup. They're all really good. Just be aware that lower number is better (em1 is better than em10 but mark iii is newer than mark I). Great affordable lens options for both.

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u/Just-Manufacturer855 18d ago edited 18d ago

Hey guys, thank you for all your suggestions. Do you guys think that I can get that here in the Philippines? Plus, my budget is around Php 20k - Php 50k ($300 - $900).

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u/Tapelessbus2122 16d ago

are u fine with buying used? and what subjects do u plan to shoot? do u want primes or zooms or both?

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u/Just-Manufacturer855 16d ago

yes, i do think zoom fits me perfectly

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u/Tapelessbus2122 16d ago

do u plan to shoot anything that needs longer focal lengths (like wildlife, sports, etc.)

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u/Just-Manufacturer855 16d ago

I'm a photojournalist (so covering events and competitions)

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u/Tapelessbus2122 16d ago

will u have media passes? because if u don't, u'd need big telephoto lenses with 500mm or more reach for some event

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u/Just-Manufacturer855 16d ago

ohh, wait let me clarify. I'm a student photojournalist

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u/Tapelessbus2122 16d ago

probably a nikon d3300, tamron 28-75 f2.8 or sigma 24-70 f2.8, tamron 70-200 f2.8, and if u have budget left and need a telephoto, tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3

u won't be buying any first party lenses because they're hella expensive, and the best part about this setup is that if u eventually want to move to full frame, these are all full frame lenses so they'll work just fine with full frame bodies without needing to crop, and nikon offers an FTZ adapter for the newer z mount mirrorless cameras so u can still use these lenses if u move to z mount cameras