Best Beginner Camera for Photography - COMPLETE Buying Guide 2024

THIS is the BEST beginner camera for photography, regardless of your budget... you won't believe what it is. You've NEVER heard this from anyone else!

Ready to purchase your first camera or a new one in 2024? Here's the ultimate camera buying guide to ensure you get the best camera for photography.

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[sheeleyg]

Might want to update the video at 5:57 when you say "Mirrorless cameras have no shutter" - they certainly do - it's the MIRROR they don't have! - Otherwise good video - covers more thoroughly the considerations needed before buying a new camera. Thanks.

[semperfi-]

Well i scored a pentax k-50. I was origionally wanting the k1 or k3. But... as i found this for a deal... i got 2 more batteries as well as a new 256 gb card. And working with the lenses i got with my first 35mm camera. Ive also heard that despite the " life expetency" there are many that have gone over the shutter count and still rocking.

[michaelshepherd]

I was a little shocked about your comment in the newsletter saying that you bought the wrong camera brand; I get that. For years, I've thought Canon's approach to imaging chips was superior to Nikon's but...I grew up shooting with Nikon film cameras and lenses and I guess I just got stuck on them. Had I started with Canon, then like you, different story. But...after Nikons since 1970, I guess that I have to give them Kudos for the upgrades in technology they have made and the improvements. I tried switching between at one time, but like different cars, there were just too many differences for me to maintain dual currency on two different bodies. So, I'm still (like you) invested in Nikon and will remain so until death do us part...

[DanaPushie]

Really, really, thorough/deep dive into buying that first camera. Somewhat like falling down the rabbit hole. I've been using a Canon APS-C camera as my workhorse for everything from head shots to outdoor photography. I have to add, lenses are, or may be, more important than the camera. Crappy lens - crappy photos. But, just recently I purchased a 10 year old Fujifilm X-T1 with a really low shutter count and a couple of great lenses for a bargain price and I'm having a ball with it. It feels like driving an old sports car on the weekends. Great job on your video. Cheers

[tongdzhu]

Hi Parker! Thanks so much for your insight into camera choice! As a newbie, I would be really happy to invest in a second hand Sony digital camera. However, as I learned from the Sony website, most of the camera bodies are mirrorless. In this case, is there still a way to do the camera check before or after the purchase? 
Thanks very much!

[LassetUnsSpielen]

The video is great and insightful, but sadly I'm not a step further.
I need a camera to take photos of guitars for my shop and occasionally record a video - audio rec is not important. I have made the mistake of buying a chinese product which doesn't want to work with LED lighting at all, so i figure I'd need a new camera that can record at 24 FPS?
What could you recommend? (no smartphone camera please)

[Silent]

Hi parker, am having trouble picking a camera. I want to take potrait and landscape photo and am only doing this as a hobby, what brand do you recommend and do you recommend aps-c or full frame?

[seanbeharry]

Hello Parker. I would like to do high quality prints as big as 50x50 and murals for businesses and homes. Any advice on that please.

[indiewrestlingchannel]

Yes, this is important..If I was buying a camera today, I would buy a Sony A9 instead of A7iii but I didn’t really know what I needed at the time I bought my A7iii, it’s a NICE camera but sometimes not as fast as I need it to be!

[alishadfar]

haha, just yesterday i bought a used Nikon D5300 as a biggener paying 300 euro, do you think its good for a non-pro ? what lens would you reccommand to capture all Rome?
Thank you so much Parker, I downloaded your book and i follow your youtube channel..
its been so useful so far.

[k-trailblazer]

Enjoyed the video as a beginner. But first, are you a cousin of Chris Nolan? 😂

[Room]

Hello mate. I'm contacting you here because I would like to cancel my subscription to your courses and presets. I cannot find a cancel option on your website. Any help with this would be appreciated. I really don't want to be charged for another month.

[WeyWey]

Can cameras be set up without your knowledge can they be inside your home without actually Ben put there

[kehindeoloyede]

Hi, I purchase your photoshop for beginners from udemy, i will like to cance it & get a refund (credit) I have not open it. I'm not prepare for it now. I will appreciate if you can cancel it. Thank you.

[CarlosMartinez-yngi]

if this isa. camera guide for 2024 why is he talking about the cameras he began with 30 years ago?

[rushziemniaczek]

Your videos are too long and boring you get to thing way to slow