- Dec 30, 2005
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Hey ATOT,
I want to pick up a cheap, reliable Digital Camera so I can start practicing photography as another trivial hobby to back up my web design. I don't want to spend too much on a camera plus lenses since I'm prioritizing money for college/moving out soon, but I'd like to buy something that isn't going to take shit pictures that are worse than photos from my HD MAXX phone camera. I'd also like a camera that isn't incredibly expensive because I'd hate to see it get damaged or lost when I take photos in the rain, in dusty conditions and other extreme conditions I find myself in all the time. Since I have no idea about how/what to get, I figured I'd ask ATOT for once instead of my well-off clients who will suggest some $500 super-quality no-accessories included DSLR or something.
TLDR: suggest me a cheap digital cameras that take good, not-so-bad pictures with the ability to do unique things with lenses and angles. Also any links to basic camera articles would be greatly appreciated. Any insight into why you suggest your choice cheap camera would help me learn overall about the hobby as well.
Edit: just realized we have a proprietary section for this (Digital and Video Cameras). Man, I learn something new on Anandtech every day
Still would love to hear what ATOT thinks.
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KeithTalent
I want to pick up a cheap, reliable Digital Camera so I can start practicing photography as another trivial hobby to back up my web design. I don't want to spend too much on a camera plus lenses since I'm prioritizing money for college/moving out soon, but I'd like to buy something that isn't going to take shit pictures that are worse than photos from my HD MAXX phone camera. I'd also like a camera that isn't incredibly expensive because I'd hate to see it get damaged or lost when I take photos in the rain, in dusty conditions and other extreme conditions I find myself in all the time. Since I have no idea about how/what to get, I figured I'd ask ATOT for once instead of my well-off clients who will suggest some $500 super-quality no-accessories included DSLR or something.
TLDR: suggest me a cheap digital cameras that take good, not-so-bad pictures with the ability to do unique things with lenses and angles. Also any links to basic camera articles would be greatly appreciated. Any insight into why you suggest your choice cheap camera would help me learn overall about the hobby as well.
Edit: just realized we have a proprietary section for this (Digital and Video Cameras). Man, I learn something new on Anandtech every day
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KeithTalent
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