How to Choose Your First DSLR Camera

It’s nearly impossible for any beginner to sort through all of the functions, features, and price points of DSLR and mirrorless cameras and make an informed choice. In How to Choose Your First DSLR Camera, John Greengo will simplify the buying process and help you find the camera that fits your needs and your budget.

The key to finding a great DSLR camera for beginners is knowing the market and which questions to ask. In this class, you’ll learn about all the different types and brands of cameras and which one is right for you. 

You'll learn:

• Which features are beneficial to your style of photography
• The importance of having the right lens
• The differences between Digital SLRs and mirrorless
• How a camera’s sensor size impacts image quality

John will look closely at all the latest DSLRs from Nikon and Canon, and the mirrorless cameras from Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Olympus, and others.

The current crop of photographic equipment is more diverse than ever before and finding the right DSLR camera for a beginner can be a challenge. There is a huge range of variables between cameras, even when they come from the same manufacturer. How to Choose Your First DSLR Camera will help you know what to look for and which questions to ask when it’s time to buy your first camera.

• Buying Your First DSLR: Why Upgrade?
• 10 Camera Purchasing Mistakes
• Your Needs in a Camera
• Camera Types: DSLR vs Mirrorless
• Sensor Size
• Pixels
• Your First DSLR and The Lens
• The Viewfinder on DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
• Autofocus on DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
• Exposure
• Other Features to Consider when Buying a Camera
• Handling Your Camera
• Free Preview: Tips for Purchasing Your First Camera
• Choosing Your First DSLR Camera
• Camera Recommendations
• Next Steps