El Cheapo Hobbyist (in the making)

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TarnAlcock

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Hi Guys,

I really want to get into photography as a hobby, but I also change hobbies like I change my socks :D

I would like to get a DSLR but I find the price (even on second hand ones) quite hardcore, especially considering I might just not use it after the first few months.

Is there anything like a 'dummy/kiddies' camera (not quite sure how to phrase that) that you would suggest, something that would give me a good feel for the art, yet not be a total waste should I not decide to use it?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I am sure that you get alot of threads like this one.
 
If you are intent on starting 'cheaply', perhaps look at a point-and-shoot model which allows you to change things like aperture size, shutter-speed and white-balance manually, as opposed to using predefined "scene modes". That should teach you the basics :D
 
I bought a small Sony point and click for R1600 at Makro and still playing around trying to figure out how all the settings work. I think probably 6 out of 10 people that's bought a DSLR wasted their money. A lot of my friends don't even carry around there fancy DSLRs as it's too bulky in most situations.
 
TheGuy said:
I bought a small Sony point and click for R1600 at Makro and still playing around trying to figure out how all the settings work. I think probably 6 out of 10 people that's bought a DSLR wasted their money. A lot of my friends don't even carry around there fancy DSLRs as it's too bulky in most situations.
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That R1600 sony at makro is a good starter. I take my dslr wherever I can except to the coast. Many years ago my photography teacher told me that sea sand eats lenses and she had the heartache to show for it (film days). I just cannot bring myself to take my lenses those places. Silly I know...
 
GreGorGy said:
That R1600 sony at makro is a good starter. I take my dslr wherever I can except to the coast. Many years ago my photography teacher told me that sea sand eats lenses and she had the heartache to show for it (film days). I just cannot bring myself to take my lenses those places. Silly I know...
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That's true my Sony's lens close thingy doesn't work properly anymore after being to the coast a couple of times but if it breaks now and I have to replace it the amount of pictures I've taken it would still be a good deal.
 
GreGorGy said:
That R1600 sony at makro is a good starter. I take my dslr wherever I can except to the coast. Many years ago my photography teacher told me that sea sand eats lenses and she had the heartache to show for it (film days). I just cannot bring myself to take my lenses those places. Silly I know...
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Sand and the air near the sea are not going to be good for your camera. But if you want to take photographs you have to be willing to take your camera into harsh environments.
 
Just out of interest, the word I was looking for is a "bridge camera" named such as it bridges the gap between basic point 'n' shoots and DSLRs. According to a post I found on the net.
 
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