Camera for beginners: Which is the right one?

You want to start with photography, but have no clue which camera to choose? Are you looking for a camera for beginners and unsure which camera manufacturer to choose?

There is now an almost endless choice of different camera models on the market. In some cases, the individual models differ greatly. Camera beginners can often find a good entry-level model for just a few hundred euros.

In this article, we show you what you should look out for when buying a camera for beginners.

Camera for beginners: Does the brand matter?

You have probably already had a conversation with someone who already owns a camera. This person probably swears by the manufacturer Nikon, for example. You may also have talked to other people and suddenly hear recommendations for Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus or other camera manufacturers. At this point, the confusion on your part is certainly great. Because now you have completely lost the overview and are rightly asking yourself which manufacturer you should choose.

The situation here is similar to that with cars. Someone who has always driven an Audi, for example, will probably not recommend a Ford or another car brand to you.

When it comes to a camera for beginners, the question of the right manufacturer is completely superfluous. Because every camera manufacturer has suitable models for beginners in its range.

The biggest difference you can probably make here is whether or not there is a mirror. One point where the camera manufacturer does matter for beginners, however, is when it comes to how many interchangeable lenses are available.

In general, it is advisable that you do not opt for the newest or most expensive camera model right at the beginning. This usually makes little sense, as the learning curve rises steeply, especially at the beginning. For this reason, the ideal camera for beginners should score points especially with easy operation.

How much money should you invest in a camera for beginners?

Perhaps you have already considered the subject of money and are wondering how much you need to budget for a camera for beginners. This is not so easy to answer. Because there is simply no right or universal answer to this question.

However, if you want a camera for beginners that takes better photos than your smartphone, you should expect to pay between 400 and 500 euros. Despite all the anticipation of soon being able to hold your own camera in your hands, you should not become too euphoric when buying and set yourself a budget limit in advance and stick to it.

For starters, it is financially worthwhile to buy an SLR camera or a system camera with an APS-C or micro-four-thirds sensor. These are usually cheaper than digital cameras equipped with a 35 mm sensor.

If you only want to take pictures occasionally, for example on holiday, then the so-called bridge camera is also a good camera for beginners. However, if you intend to take pictures on a regular basis, you should choose a different camera for beginners in order not to lose the fun of taking pictures.

If you want to save a little on expenses, you should not buy a new camera for beginners. Look in the classifieds for used camera models. You don't need a state-of-the-art camera with countless settings to get started.

What features should you not do without in a camera for beginners?

Regardless of which camera manufacturer you choose, or indeed which type of camera, the camera for beginners should have these following features:

• Programmed Automatic Mode
• Aperture priority mode
• Aperture priority mode
• Manual mode

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