How to....

Pick a camera.

So I presented this to all our Facebook followers....

Center Point Photography I need and want to blog but am having some serious writers block...
Anybody got any question about being a photographer, cameras, editing, or anything? I would love a topic to write about.

Jodie Coher good camera choice for beginners... DSLR and/or point & shoot. We're considering a new camera for Christmas.
And how about the advantages and ways to use the MACRO -- I like it, but don't think I use it correctly :)

November 16 at 7:52pm ·

Thank you so much Jodie for the question! I will start of with saying that everyone has a different opinion on this. There is a huge DSLR "tug of war" about Nikon Cameras vs. Cannon Cameras. It will ultimately come down to preference but I will give you my favorite brand and good choices within that brand.

So my favorite brand is Nikon.

I like Nikon because if you decided to upgrade you camera body in the future then all of your lenes will fit any Nikon camera body... Cannons do not. When you get a new camera body with Cannon you must get all new lenses. Not very cost effective. I also perfer the shape, build, and grip of the Nikon. It is a really comfortable hold. So I love NIKON! I would say for cost and quality get the D90. It is a great camera. The closest you can get to a semi professional camera without the cost. Its nearly half the price.

My other advice it to invest in on solid lens. If you by the camera with the standard lens with it.... great keep it! Nikon has a pretty good standard. We usually use ours at each wedding. But consider purchasing a macro lens 60mm it is a fixed lens NO zoom but the crisp clearity is amazing! I use it for most everything i shoot. Close up or I move back farther to get full images. I rarely switch lenses. If you want to try it out... rent it here.

The 60 mm f2.8 Macro provides a compact, versatile lens appropriate for Macro and general photography. Like all true macro lenses it is extremely sharp, even wide open and at close range. It provides a true 1:1 reproduction and focuses as closely as 7.3 inches, has silent wave motor for quick autofocusing, a non-rotating front element, 9 bladed aperture ring, ED glass, and new Nano Crystal Coat – basically every high end technology Nikon has in a reasonably priced Macro lens.

Let me take this time to explain what a Macro is used for. It is made for close up photography. You get great clearity with these type of lenses. You can get close up ring shot and crisp clear portraits.

These were both taken with the 60mm f/2.8

Or get a 24mm-70mm. This has some zoom capabilities but also great close ups and clearity. This is considered a great staple to have in your camera bag. We are debating if we are going to purchase this in the next few months. We have rented this lens and I loved it. When I shot the Leja Wedding I never switched lenses. The lens is what really takes a great picture! One down side is that it is really heavy! I also found that I prefer really do prefer fixed lenses. But that is just a preference. Tyler loves the 14-24mm f/2.8. So it is simply a preference.

24mm-70mm f/2.8

Bottom Line:

So look at a D80 or D90. These have great prices for it starting as a hobby and perfecting how to use it to and growing as a photographer. Also, really consider getting another lens. This is where you will get an amazing picture.

Love, CPP