Buy DSLR or not... video conundrum?

airdogspac

I had a SLR camera back in 2003-2005 around that time... it was just a basic one. I took a photography class in college and even developed my own film and so forth. I sold it in 2005 and bought a little more advance point and shoot camera but it still allowed me to control shutter speed and so forth.

its not 2013 and my 5 mpx Camera is just to old. I thought when I got a new cell phone with a 8mpx camera I would need camera really any more. But my Nexus 4 camera, is fine, but not really what you use to take pictures.

The problem is as my camera got older I started to use it less and less.

I thought of buying a new camera. I liked some of the features of the Nikon D5200. But I have a hard time justifying spending that much on a camera I might not use much.

I also wanted the camera to take good video.

I bought a refurbished canon HD Camcorder a couple of years ago. It works fine, bought a bigger battery and so forth. I thought of selling this (for around $200) to justify buying the D5200. I just don't know if the D5200 is going to have as good of video. I know it won't be able to record video for as long... (I don't know if I can by an extended battery for the D5200, I guess just buy two batteries).

What to do?
I guess I can't edit it... the point and shoot camera I bought was a Digital one.

Answer
nikons are horrible for taking professional quality videos, it keep resetting itself to auto and the ISO indicated is always wrong. If you want a great DSLR ill go for the canon D500 or D550 the D600 is also nice but I dont think its totally worth the price it has the exact same video quality as the D550. I am currently in film school and DSLR takes about the same quality videos then the film school's professional camera's that cost ten times as much the only difference the DSLR is a bit more tricky when working depth of veld.

I can't tell you much of the still images, as i am more into the film part then the actual photography. but i am desperately saving up to buy my own DSLR,

Is the Nikon Coolpix L810 6.1 Camera good for filming beauty videos on youtube?

Alyssa

i just started a channel, and im aiming to make videos like macbarbie07, stiliababs09, and jordynismyname, i started using the flip sony hd bloggie camera but it SUCKS. let me know about the nikon coolpix L810 16.1 camera :) and is vegas pro 8 a good editor to use, i own a windows computer! thanks to whoever answers (:

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No, if you are serious about quality. As you didn't like Bloggie, you would mostly likely not like L810 too.
Most of us know that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. Same is true for most consumer SLR cameras with kit lenses. So what do we do to take high quality High-Definition videos? Should we use an HD camcoder or a pocket camcorder like Sony Bloggie or UltraHD?
Most compact cameras don't do a good job in low light- for still images or for videos. If you zoom in, the shake becomes too obvious. Most DSLRs will do a little better as light level goes down but many of them will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for focusing). You can bypass this with a mirrorless camera which can auto focus, like Panasonic G or GF series but with Auto focus, you lose the control over which part of the frame, or on which person to focus on. If you have 3 persons in a frame, your Auto-Focus will not know which one you want to focus on. Why not? Silly, it is Auto-focus! It focuses by itself!! That is the reason you never see a professional movie or videos done with Autofocus.
Read this article if you are serious about video quality for beauty videos:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What brand/model point & shoot camera can record avi video?

debrabant_

I am looking to replace my old Olympus Stylus point and shoot camera (it's just getting old) but my computer doesn't play nice with the mpg or mp4 video formats for editing purposes. (Tried various programs etc) I have read that the ELPH or the Nikon Coolpix have an AVI option, but I can't seem to find any information as to which models are good.

I have a digital Canon DSLR camera, but I'm looking for something in the middle that's a bit better than my cell phone, that I can just throw in my pocket.
I use Windows Movie Maker to edit (I just do basic editing and dont like all the bells and whistles of the more advanced editors) and it does not recognise MOV files.

Answer
As you can see, all these high end pocketable cameras use an MPEG-4 format.
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_s120&products=fujifilm_xq1&products=nikon_cpp340&products=panasonic_dmclf1&products=sony_dscrx100

There are converters that will get you to avi. You will have to decide if the loss of quality is acceptable.

BTW, if you want to compare those cameras...
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9935181366/high-end-pocketable-compacts-2013-roundup

Can most digital cameras now all do full hd 1080p video recording?

Q.

Answer
Most of them do 1080p HD video. However please be aware that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. If you zoom in and do video, there can be lot of shake. You may be better off with iPhone or some digital camcorder that offers 30-40x zoom.

Read this article- it will provide you some relevant info:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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Is the Nikon Coolpix L810 6.1 Camera good for filming beauty videos on youtube?

Alyssa

i just started a channel, and im aiming to make videos like macbarbie07, stiliababs09, and jordynismyname, i started using the flip sony hd bloggie camera but it SUCKS. let me know about the nikon coolpix L810 16.1 camera :) and is vegas pro 8 a good editor to use, i own a windows computer! thanks to whoever answers (:

Answer
No, if you are serious about quality. As you didn't like Bloggie, you would mostly likely not like L810 too.
Most of us know that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. Same is true for most consumer SLR cameras with kit lenses. So what do we do to take high quality High-Definition videos? Should we use an HD camcoder or a pocket camcorder like Sony Bloggie or UltraHD?
Most compact cameras don't do a good job in low light- for still images or for videos. If you zoom in, the shake becomes too obvious. Most DSLRs will do a little better as light level goes down but many of them will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for focusing). You can bypass this with a mirrorless camera which can auto focus, like Panasonic G or GF series but with Auto focus, you lose the control over which part of the frame, or on which person to focus on. If you have 3 persons in a frame, your Auto-Focus will not know which one you want to focus on. Why not? Silly, it is Auto-focus! It focuses by itself!! That is the reason you never see a professional movie or videos done with Autofocus.
Read this article if you are serious about video quality for beauty videos:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

What's a good & cheap high-speed camera that shoots in HD?

Evan Harve

I'm looking for a high-speed camera that is affordable for me. I would also like to know if it shoots slow-motion in HD. If anybody knows a camera, please tell me!

- Evan.

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What's a good & cheap high-speed camera that shoots in HD?

Evan Harve

I'm looking for a high-speed camera that is affordable for me. I would also like to know if it shoots slow-motion in HD. If anybody knows a camera, please tell me!

- Evan.

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

What is the best Nikon/Canon model for video?

Bria

DSLR models. And retail price, please?

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:

http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What is the best camera (or DSLR??) for HD video recording?

chono

I'm srry if what I'm saying sounds dumb or something because I'm totally new to like recording and cameras and pixels/frames/lenses, all that jazz. I really want to start making more quality videos for my youtube channel and I wanna purchase a new camera to do video recording with. i know that a lot of cameras have really good focusing/auto focusing (i dont know what its called). I'm looking for something around $300-600 (less than 300 would be awesome) In generally, I just need help finding a camera with good focus and takes quality- decent video for a reasonable price..
I know this is totally not specific but any recommendations will be appreciated

Answer
Most compact camera's will not do a good job in low light.
Most DSLRs will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for fast focusing) unless you buy a mirrorless camera which auto focuses.
You can buy a HD Camcorder which will do a pretty good job most of the time but the vidoes will not be professional looking. HD Camcorders will keep everything in focus most of the time (if not all the time) so you really can't keep certain things in focus and other things blurred. I mean selective focusing- similar to what we see in movies or nice videos.
Now if you are serious about decent quality videos and are fine to go with Manual focusing, you can take nice videos. Buy a Pentax K-01 body for around $300. Buy a Super Takumar M42 lens for around $100 with an adapter for Pentax. Once you get hold of the manual focusing, you will be amazed how beautiful videos taken be take on big sensors of DSLRs compared to any HD camcorders. If you want to use AutoFocus, your videos will keep getting that lens noise while it tries (and misses while)focusingg. Will be horrible when the light is low.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFmdvhBagY
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/04/video-comparison-compact-camera-vs.html

CAMERA SPECIALISTS! WHAT DSLR WAS USED FOR THIS HD VIDEO!?

raheel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLMch3OVQo this one

Answer
See this quick note about shooting videos with consumer grade cameras and camcorders:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What's a good & cheap high-speed camera that shoots in HD?

best dslr camera for video recording 2013 image

Evan Harve

I'm looking for a high-speed camera that is affordable for me. I would also like to know if it shoots slow-motion in HD. If anybody knows a camera, please tell me!

- Evan.

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Can most digital cameras now all do full hd 1080p video recording?

religion t

Answer
Most of them do 1080p HD video. However please be aware that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. If you zoom in and do video, there can be lot of shake. You may be better off with iPhone or some digital camcorder that offers 30-40x zoom.

Read this article- it will provide you some relevant info:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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What's a good & cheap high-speed camera that shoots in HD?

best dslr camera for video recording 2013 image

Evan Harve

I'm looking for a high-speed camera that is affordable for me. I would also like to know if it shoots slow-motion in HD. If anybody knows a camera, please tell me!

- Evan.

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Can most digital cameras now all do full hd 1080p video recording?

religion t

Answer
Most of them do 1080p HD video. However please be aware that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. If you zoom in and do video, there can be lot of shake. You may be better off with iPhone or some digital camcorder that offers 30-40x zoom.

Read this article- it will provide you some relevant info:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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Is DSLR good for doing video recording?

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religion t

Is it wise to use it to replace DV

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos.
See details on this link:

http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Canon Eos 600D (Rebel T3i) vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58?

Nabeel Ahm

I am a newbie in photography...This is going to be my first DSLR camera
I have these two choices-
Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i)

I really dont know much about cameras so id like your opinion with pros and cons.

Also-
Assume there are two lenses
18-55mm and 50mm

What is the difference?
If we buy the 18-55 we can adjust it to 50mm which would give the same effect as 50mm so why buy another 50mm lense?
(I really dont know about lenses too so i might have said something stupid above ..Please clarify it for me)
Nick,
So Canon Eos600D vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Which would u choose and why?

Answer
Both are great cameras. Either one will make happy. They both have more features than most of us would need in day in day out photography.If you are able to get-over Canon syndrome, I would recommend buying A58 as it has better image quality, AF in video and overall better video recording abilities and is lighter and thinner. Sony normally gives better features such as in camera HDR, fast auto focus, panoramas.

With regard to lenses, one very important number is F. 50mm lenses are prime lenses and they are usually much faster, sharper than 18-55mm kit lenses. Also, they can be used in low lights and for great portraits compared to 18-55mm lenses. Being fixed at 50mm focus length, you can not zoom but at wide aperture they give excellent background blur which wills stand out. Sony has 50mm F1.8 lense for around $180 or you can buy a used one for around $100. I would strongly recommend you to buy that lens too. If you want to buy only one lens, I would tell you to buy a fast 50mm lens if you are shooting mostly indoor and mostly people or pets.
Here is a photo I took on Pentax k-01 with a 45 year old 50mm lens. My friend had a camera 3 times more expensive but it struggled to shoot in this light.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12298420@N05/8446183616/

As other answerer has mentioned, Pentax makes great cameras. K30 and K01 have great image quality and are sold at very attractive value prices.

Read this article to get over which camera is better dilemma:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html

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Canon Eos 600D (Rebel T3i) vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58?

best dslr camera for video recording 2013 image

Nabeel Ahm

I am a newbie in photography...This is going to be my first DSLR camera
I have these two choices-
Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i)

I really dont know much about cameras so id like your opinion with pros and cons.

Also-
Assume there are two lenses
18-55mm and 50mm

What is the difference?
If we buy the 18-55 we can adjust it to 50mm which would give the same effect as 50mm so why buy another 50mm lense?
(I really dont know about lenses too so i might have said something stupid above ..Please clarify it for me)
Nick,
So Canon Eos600D vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Which would u choose and why?

Answer
Both are great cameras. Either one will make happy. They both have more features than most of us would need in day in day out photography.If you are able to get-over Canon syndrome, I would recommend buying A58 as it has better image quality, AF in video and overall better video recording abilities and is lighter and thinner. Sony normally gives better features such as in camera HDR, fast auto focus, panoramas.

With regard to lenses, one very important number is F. 50mm lenses are prime lenses and they are usually much faster, sharper than 18-55mm kit lenses. Also, they can be used in low lights and for great portraits compared to 18-55mm lenses. Being fixed at 50mm focus length, you can not zoom but at wide aperture they give excellent background blur which wills stand out. Sony has 50mm F1.8 lense for around $180 or you can buy a used one for around $100. I would strongly recommend you to buy that lens too. If you want to buy only one lens, I would tell you to buy a fast 50mm lens if you are shooting mostly indoor and mostly people or pets.
Here is a photo I took on Pentax k-01 with a 45 year old 50mm lens. My friend had a camera 3 times more expensive but it struggled to shoot in this light.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12298420@N05/8446183616/

As other answerer has mentioned, Pentax makes great cameras. K30 and K01 have great image quality and are sold at very attractive value prices.

Read this article to get over which camera is better dilemma:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html

Best Digital Camera in 2013?

.

I'm looking for a digital camera with the following:

* Awesome, detailed shots for both amateur and professional photography use
* Fast, extreme action modes with instant, non-blurry shots (no delay unless optional)
* Full 1080p Quality Video with Excellent Sound and no buzzing/noises
* Great Image Stabilization
* Lovely Zoom with little to no shaking and annoying sounds
* Ability to record beautifully in both low light and very bright settings
* Easiness to learn, maintain, and adjust to
* Durable and lasts for maybe 20 years

A lifetime warranty for a camera product would be nice, but I doubt it exists. I've looked at the newest Canon Rebel (zoom/sound issues), Nikon D7100 (seems too stiff in certain settings), some Panasonic models, etc. I am on a budget and want to record high quality music videos and shorts, and take fancy pictures with the camera I am seeking. I want to spend no more than maybe $650 on my ideal product. What are your suggestions and knowledge of expertise?

Answer
I have a dream that someday anyone who decides to take up photography as a hobby will first know and understand this: "It isn't the camera its the photographer."

A person with zero knowledge of light, composition and exposure will be unable to use any camera in any mode other than Program or Auto, allowing the camera to determine ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Even then, zero knowledge of just composition will usually produce mere snapshots.

In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really good pictures.

In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really bad pictures.

However, in those 42 years I have used a camera to make some really good pictures and some really bad pictures. The camera is just a tool and gets neither credit nor blame for my results good or bad. That's all on me.

Buy the least expensive DSLR you can find. Read & study the Owner's Manual. Then enroll in photography classes. Take notes. Practice. Make changes to aperture or shutter speed or ISO only when you understand why you're making them and what the results will be.

A 20 year old digital camera will be as useless as a 20 year old computer is today.

In many states a "lifetime" warranty is considered 7 years. Some high-end lenses (translate as a lens costing a few thousand dollars) have a 5 year warranty. Most DSLR bodies have a 1 year warranty.

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What is the best Nikon/Canon model for video?

best dslr camera for video recording 2013 image

Bria

DSLR models. And retail price, please?

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:

http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Is DSLR good for doing video recording?

religion t

Is it wise to use it to replace DV

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos.
See details on this link:

http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

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Is DSLR good for doing video recording?

best dslr camera for video recording 2013 image

religion t

Is it wise to use it to replace DV

Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos.
See details on this link:

http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Canon Eos 600D (Rebel T3i) vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58?

Nabeel Ahm

I am a newbie in photography...This is going to be my first DSLR camera
I have these two choices-
Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i)

I really dont know much about cameras so id like your opinion with pros and cons.

Also-
Assume there are two lenses
18-55mm and 50mm

What is the difference?
If we buy the 18-55 we can adjust it to 50mm which would give the same effect as 50mm so why buy another 50mm lense?
(I really dont know about lenses too so i might have said something stupid above ..Please clarify it for me)
Nick,
So Canon Eos600D vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58
Which would u choose and why?

Answer
Both are great cameras. Either one will make happy. They both have more features than most of us would need in day in day out photography.If you are able to get-over Canon syndrome, I would recommend buying A58 as it has better image quality, AF in video and overall better video recording abilities and is lighter and thinner. Sony normally gives better features such as in camera HDR, fast auto focus, panoramas.

With regard to lenses, one very important number is F. 50mm lenses are prime lenses and they are usually much faster, sharper than 18-55mm kit lenses. Also, they can be used in low lights and for great portraits compared to 18-55mm lenses. Being fixed at 50mm focus length, you can not zoom but at wide aperture they give excellent background blur which wills stand out. Sony has 50mm F1.8 lense for around $180 or you can buy a used one for around $100. I would strongly recommend you to buy that lens too. If you want to buy only one lens, I would tell you to buy a fast 50mm lens if you are shooting mostly indoor and mostly people or pets.
Here is a photo I took on Pentax k-01 with a 45 year old 50mm lens. My friend had a camera 3 times more expensive but it struggled to shoot in this light.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12298420@N05/8446183616/

As other answerer has mentioned, Pentax makes great cameras. K30 and K01 have great image quality and are sold at very attractive value prices.

Read this article to get over which camera is better dilemma:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html

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