need help with buying a camera

<p>i'm a thirteen year old, and want to get photography as a hobby<br>

i'm looking at the d7 and EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS lens<br>

but they're pricy and heavy<br>

any thoughts?</p>

<p>Take a look at http://www.photo.net/equipment/choosing-a-dslr-camera/</p>

<p>Take a look at the Ti rebel series of cameras if size and weight are a concern.<br>

I think the Ti2 was just anounced.<br>

I have the 7D and it is much bigger then my XTi Rebel. Great camera but again alot more money the the rebel series as well.</p>

<p>If you have the bucks ($, pesos, whatever), a 7D (D+ a number these days are mostly Nikons) and the lens you mention are a setup that would last for a long time. The key advantages of the 7D are build quality, new focusing, etc. The less expensive xxD (e.g., 50D) cameras have essentially the same camera controls, which they all share with the other medium to top-end cameras in the Canon line.</p>

<p>However, the biggest bangs for the bucks are clearly the smaller cameras like the xxxD/Rebel lines, the Ti, etc. Many of us find the control system less convenient than those on the 7D/50D, etc. line, but you can pretty much do anything with them that you need to do.<br>

While the 17-55mm is a very nice lens, the little, lighter, and much cheaper 18-55mm IS kit lens is astonishingly good for its price. Buying one of the smaller cameras with the kit lens would give you a great setup for learning and would be something that you could keep as a back up and mount for other lenses as you upgrade in the future.</p>

 

<p>Theodore,</p>

 

<p>Start by deciding what types of photography you intend to do. The ideal equipment for sports,

street, wildlife, landscape, and everything else can be radically different. “A little bit of everything” is a valid choice, too, and will have its own unique set of requirements. We here can help guide you.</p>

 

<p>Also before doing anything else set a budget.</p>

 

<p>Next, select the best lenses you can afford that are suited to your subject matter.</p>

 

<p>Figure out what accessories are essential. This is likely but not guaranteed to include a tripod. It

may or may not include flash and accessories. Cases or packs…all that stuff may be vital or a

waste of money, depending.</p>

 

<p>Lastly, get the best camera you can with whatever money is left in the budget. Don’t worry if

it’s the bottom of the line, or even used. Contrary to amateur perceptions, the camera is the

least important ingredient in the recipe. Even the original DSLRs are capable of superlative results. For

example, offer a Sports Illustrated photographer a choice between a $4000 camera paired with a $200

lens or a $200 camera and a $4000 lens, the throw-away camera with the great lens will win, hands

down, every time.</p>

 

<p>Cheers,</p>

 

<p>b&</p>

<p>That's a great camera outfit, no doubt about it. If you're 13 years old, you may find this camera to be big, heavy and bulky. Hold it in your hands with the lens attached before buying. If you're just starting out, check out the T2i with 17-85mm lens. It's smaller, so it will likely fit better in your hands, and it has just about everything most photographers will ever need. You'll save a boatload of money that you can keep until your hands get bigger and you decide where you want to go as you develop your photographic skills. </p>

<p>Thats a lot of dosh for a first camera for a 13yr old, have you considered the Rebel, lighter and less expensive, but very good. Would help if you told us what you like to shoot.<br>

Ross</p>

<p>I think you're talking about the 7D. I don't mean to be rude, but if you don't even know the name of that camera, then you probably don't know what its specialized purpose would be. I would start a little lower; maybe a used rebel or 20D or 40D and a cheap all around zoom. Just get started with the bare essentials and learn about photography and just worry about shooting photos for awhile. You are 13 years old and your interests can change quickly. It would be upsetting to spend a couple thousand dollars on camera equipment and have no interest in it a year from now. Just make sure you're serious about it and in it for the long haul before spending the big bucks.</p>

<p>would suggest you start with much more modest kit. you might not care about photography in six months. that's very common, especially with younger people.<br>

consider a 40D or rebel-type body with a 50mm f 1.8, or maybe a 35mm or 28mm lens.<br>

otherwise, strongly suggest a point and shoot like the G11. they cost $300-600, produce very good shots, have gotten a lot better in the last several years, have pretty good glass (some with special elements: aspherical, low dispersion, etc.).<br>

many pros carry such bodies on gigs. i really think that would be the way to go for you right now.</p>

<p>thanks a lot for the advice!<br>

money isn't quite the problem, but it would really suck if I hated the set I got -- i'm only allowed to get one<br>

the rebel with 17-88 lens sounds nice too, so I'll check that out

 

and sorry, I got confused between nikon and canon when i said d7</p>