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I want to get a new camera for photography, and this one sounded pretty good. Is it a good choice for taking pictures of people. I want the details to really stand out and for it to capture well.
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Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy. However, if you're determined to get a Sony, it will probably be fine, too.
The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.
If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.
Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.
Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.
You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.
Just some food for thought........
Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography, is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.
It is completely up to YOUR skill for " the details to really stand out and for it to capture well"
Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy. However, if you're determined to get a Sony, it will probably be fine, too.
The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.
If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.
Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.
Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.
You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.
Just some food for thought........
Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography, is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.
It is completely up to YOUR skill for " the details to really stand out and for it to capture well"
is a Sony a200 DSLR still a decent camera? can this camera still take decent photos?
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I was wondering if a sony 10.2 a200 DSLR camera is decent in today's age? I can't really afford a top of the line camera.
Answer
Compared to a compact small image sensor camera, yes it's still a decent camera, in fact it's very good. But as I'm sure you know, image sensors have come a long way in just 4 or 5 years. The A200 looks like it's using the same image sensor as the A100, Sony's very first dSLR and it's CCD, every dSLR maker has moved on to CMOS sensors for speed and image noise issues.
You'll just need to get to know this camera to really get the most out of it. You'll need to do three things when you shoot in low light. Use a prime lens and take control of the camera to keep that aperture fully open, or nearly so to keep that ISO (noise) down in low light.
Shoot RAW
Remove noise yourself, keep NR off, and use something like Lightroom 4 to perform noise reduction.
The Alpha cameras still have the advantage with prime lenses that Canon and Nikon don't have, never will have. You can use fast prime lenses that are stable. I shot a lighted Christmas parade the other day with my Sony Alpha. I used a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 almost every shot was taken at f/1.7 and f2. I was able to get some shots at between 1/5 and 1/10th of a second hand held, keeping my ISO down to 800 and 1000.
You can't do that with a Canon or Nikon, they have no fast primes that are anti shake. So you have that going for you in low light. In good light at base ISO, honestly, it's hard even for a pro to tell the difference between an old entry level dSLR and a 5,000 US dollar one. At high ISO in low light, you can spot them a mile apart. If the deal is good, it's fine. For the A200 with just the basics that came with it, like a kit lens, strap, battery, charger, I would pay between 175 and 275 US dollars depending on condition and any extras.
Compared to a compact small image sensor camera, yes it's still a decent camera, in fact it's very good. But as I'm sure you know, image sensors have come a long way in just 4 or 5 years. The A200 looks like it's using the same image sensor as the A100, Sony's very first dSLR and it's CCD, every dSLR maker has moved on to CMOS sensors for speed and image noise issues.
You'll just need to get to know this camera to really get the most out of it. You'll need to do three things when you shoot in low light. Use a prime lens and take control of the camera to keep that aperture fully open, or nearly so to keep that ISO (noise) down in low light.
Shoot RAW
Remove noise yourself, keep NR off, and use something like Lightroom 4 to perform noise reduction.
The Alpha cameras still have the advantage with prime lenses that Canon and Nikon don't have, never will have. You can use fast prime lenses that are stable. I shot a lighted Christmas parade the other day with my Sony Alpha. I used a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 almost every shot was taken at f/1.7 and f2. I was able to get some shots at between 1/5 and 1/10th of a second hand held, keeping my ISO down to 800 and 1000.
You can't do that with a Canon or Nikon, they have no fast primes that are anti shake. So you have that going for you in low light. In good light at base ISO, honestly, it's hard even for a pro to tell the difference between an old entry level dSLR and a 5,000 US dollar one. At high ISO in low light, you can spot them a mile apart. If the deal is good, it's fine. For the A200 with just the basics that came with it, like a kit lens, strap, battery, charger, I would pay between 175 and 275 US dollars depending on condition and any extras.
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