Beginner Camera Gear Needs

Digital photography is a hobby that could also be a good lucrative career. If you are on your way to trying to make money from it, here are some suggestion on your equipment.

For those just starting out, I would go with Canon or Nikon. They are by far the biggest players in the market and once you start going with one brand, it’s mighty hard to switch to a different one.

The kit lens that comes with your camera isn’t the clearest, but it’s still very good. By buying it with your starter camera, you are giving yourself a chance to learn how to take photos instead of taking forever finding the right specifications.

No matter what though, remember to get a protective glass to cover your lens. These not only offer UV protection, but they are also good for protecting the glass were it to fall.

You can spend a ton of time figuring out your equipment setup, or you can just buy the lens as you need them. Personally, I think your set will evolve so much through time that the latter approach is better.

A camera bag is more important than you’d think. It needs to be convenient, and it needs to support the weight of all your equipment so you won’t dread bringing your gear out all the time.

If there is dirt on your lens, your pictures will show so it’s important to clean out your camera with a cloth or those squeezers that blow air out of it. These accessories are cheap too, so just buy them at the beginning.

You need to check your photos frequently at the beginning, so get a moderate sized memory card to force you to plug it into your computer. Otherwise you will never learn.

At the beginning, I would focus on your photo taking skills and work on your photo editing skills later. One thing at a time, and you will be more in tune with the whole process.

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