hi, I am new to photography too and looking for a beginner DSLR to start off. Went to Funan with 2 friends to check out the cameras and quite like the D60 recommended by one of the shops there. I see that u are using a D60 too.... in your opinion is this a good camera to start off with? Should I get the 55-200 lense as well? Do you use zoom lense often while learning? Cheers
Here are guidelines for beginners.
1. Get a DSLR that you can grow with at least for the next
one or two years. In most cases your knowledge of photography
will outgrow what the camera can offer if you are getting a simple
basic DSLR. Unless you are constraint with budget, get a better
camera so that you can enjoy it without regret.
2. One of the most important lesson to learn in photography is
to be able to see with your eyes. The prime 50mm lens is the best
tool for the job. You won't be able to enjoy "seeing" with the
angle of view of the human eye with a zoom lens.
3. The 50-200mm Zoom is the least ideal lens even for
street photography. Sometimes I was wondering why the
manufacturers want to produce this unpopular focal zoom length.
Perhaps you will find using this lens more often if you are visiting
the zoom where you want to take a close up shot of the animals or
some beautiful parrots.
Start off with just a standard lens in the focal length of 50mm or
get a 60mm Macro lens where you will be fascinated with its
ability to explore into the world of marco photography.