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Looking for advice on a camera for nature photography under $600. (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 weeks ago by SurpriZe@lemm.ee to c/photography@lemmy.world

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I’m totally new to photography and want to get my first camera. I’ll mainly be using it for nature photography while hiking and traveling.

My only focus is on photos of the highest possible quality.

My budget is around $600, and I’ll also need essential accessories, but don't know what I'd need, like a lens?

Not open to refurbished, as I'm buying in Vietnam.

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[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

For that budget you're going to be looking at used gear.

Do you have any weight/size limits?

Will you be photographing nature predominantly during the day, or will you also be taking a lot of photos at night?

When you say nature, do you mean landscape/scenery and/or wildlife?

The answers to these questions will greatly help with giving you a good suggestion.

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I bought my entry level Nikon D3500 like 4 years ago for $400 with a 35-70mm and a 75-300mm. They don't even make entry level cameras anymore. It's bullshit.

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I had a D40 and D5300 before my current crop of gear. I totally agree with you on the complete lack of budget options these days.

The Fuji X-T50 and X-S20 are both over $1200 with a lens. Sony's ZV-E10 is $700 without a lens and you can get the A-6100 with a 16-50 and 55-210 for $1100.

If I was a kid in college looking for my first camera I might just pass on buying one right now :( Thankfully the used market hasn't lost its mind too much.

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