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In the last post we looked at features to look out for when purchasing a camera, and the positive qualities of the SLR.  Here are some more settings to look out for when spending your hard earned money:

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Buying your first camera may be daunting – there is so much choice these days regardless of your price range that it’s hard to choose.  The two obvious camera types (for the first time camera buyer) is the choice between point and shoots and SLR cameras.  These days there are cameras that are somewhere in-between compacts and SLRs to choose from – so which one should you buy?

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When you are choosing your first camera or making a switch to new equipment, it may be hard to choose the right product for you because of the sheer amount of choice out there. A question professional photographers are asked is which camera brand to go for – but is this an important factor? Can cheaper brands or unknown ones be just as effective for taking photographs?

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After you have invested in your basic first kit, what other items are worthwhile investing in?  No doubt, the more specialized a piece of kit is, the more expensive it can be but there are always ways to find the best possible price and to seek out alternatives.

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In these tough economical times, who would think of starting up a hobby like photography?  It must be expensive right, owning all that kit, the cameras, the lights, the computers etc.  If you are serious about taking up photography or you want to take it up more seriously then there’s always ways to find some bargains.
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It may feel like if you are looking for a professional photograph career or just to take the art to another level, you need a big heavy SLR with multiple lenses but the fact it, you can get amazing quality pictures from a compact. Whilst it is always preferential to have a SLR due to the flexibility it allows, many compacts these days offer a lightweight, on the go option to budding photographers.

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Buying your first SLR can be a daunting process.

Here are some tips on choosing the right camera for you without getting overwhelmed by options.

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