Beginner looking into cameras

[ryank382]

Hey guys, i've recently been getting into photography so i decided to join this forum to get some information. I am a complete noob, the only thing i know about using cameras is what ive picked up from the internet and anything i can remember from my high school photography class. i do not have much experience either as i do not have any fancy cameras that let me adjust the settings. so what im asking u guys is what would be the best camera to get as a beginner? i don't need anything fancy because i do not want to spend too much money. im simply looking for a dslr to learn on and get into photography with. something user friendly would be nice. i plan on mostly taking pictures of cars that are still and also those that are on the move, and maybe a couple videos here and there. i need something cheap that will help me to understand the basics of shooting. so far what i have been looking at is the nikon d3200 and canon t2i. To be honest i am not too familiar with the market so im sure there are plenty of cameras other than those 2 that may be suitable for me. This forum seems very active so im excited to be part of the community and learn some new stuff. Thanks in advance

 

[KmH]

Everything you need to know about buying a camera | The Verge

That is the first link listed in this thread - http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

 

[ryank382]

my mistake, not too familiar with the forum yet. thanks for the link

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Everything you need to know about buying a camera | The Verge

That is the first link listed in this thread - http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

Nice...I liked these quotes:

Straying beyond 8 megapixels is overkill for all but the pros

Sensor size -If there’s one rule to follow in photography, it’s that cameras with larger sensors take better photos.

 

[StephieP82]

well thank you Ryan for the question, although i have my camera already, i am very new at this whole photog thing and am interested in learning a thing or two.. i am also new to this forum. ;p

 

[kry10]

I myself have just got back into photography, I ended up buying a Canon EOS 1100D, I know that in reviews it basically says this is an entry level DSLr, and it comments on a few bad points (plasticky feel case, bad location of mem card slot e.g.) but, in my own personal opinion, I am VERY happy with this camera, I enjoy using it and as my first DSLr, consider it to be a good first camera.