JT Spunk | Photography

As a beginner to photography, what is a good camera to start with- especially for night shots?

I’m just starting photography. I haven’t taken any courses but my major is filmmaking and I am planning on dabbling with photography. Well, I want to take crisp, clear pictures but I bet the cost for film is kind of expensive. Plus I am inexperienced as to the types of films to use and how to use them effectively. In that regard, I assume digital would be better. I don’t want a crappy digital camera that has alot of noise distortion. I want something that can handle night time shots or low-key lighting (something with alot of contrasts i think). I don’t have much money being a student. I might be able to scrounge up 300-400 dollars though. Hopefully I’ll be able to add a telephoto lens to it- but i don’t know anything about buying those either…

Your budget is really tight for a camera to do what you want and / or will not just soon become a frustration. Film is really not that expensive, and you can get some very nice 35mm SLR cameras at very low prices, especially used. As for digital, it will be almost impossible to touch a DSLR at your price point, especially with a lens. The Nikon D40 kit would be your best bet. It will do all you want at a cost of $480.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/471716-REG/Nikon_25420_D40_SLR_Digital_Camera.html

For comparison, here is a great 35mm film setup for $120. It is NOT that expensive to get processing done on C41 35mm film.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800577537-USE/Canon_2067A004_EOS_Rebel_2000_35mm.html

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