![]() ![]() This of course begs the question “what do you plan to do with the camera and what is your budget?” The usual answer goes something like this: I want to spent about $1000 (maybe as much as $2000 if necessary) and I want to do portraits, sports, landscapes, travel, indoor shots and macros. ![]() Hardly a day goes by where someone doesn't ask me or my colleagues: I'm currently shooting with a point and shoot and have decided to step up to a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. In fact, in my DSLR Photography on a Budget article I quickly prove how that entry level $489 camera quickly becomes $4000 in a heartbeat. Photography is more appealing than ever before with our friends posting great images on Facebook, Google+, Flickr, 500px, etc… When we go to Costco, Fry’s, Best Buy, etc… the allure of the cool new camera is super tempting, but before you bite the bullet you should take a deep breath and know what you are getting in to. FACT: Photography is more expensive than you think Hang in there, as I think it’ll be worth the read. This article is a bit long and involved, but I encourage anyone looking to purchase a new camera to read it as my objective is to steer you down the right path with information you need to know. Things aren’t quite as simple as they used to be, so my current advice might surprise my long-term readers as my views have evolved. I’ve updated it several times throughout the years, but enough in the industry has changed that it’s time for an all-new rewrite. ![]() One of the articles that put this blog on the map was my famous “ Which DSLR should I buy?” article. In a hurry? Skip to the recommendations in bold orange, but hopefully you’ll take the time to read this entire article for maximum benefit! Before you buy the Canon T6i/760D or the Nikon D5500, read this ENTIRE article! ![]()
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