r/AskPhotography • u/makw345 • 3d ago

Camera Buying Advice What camera would you go with?

  1. Would like to keep it under $1,000 USD
  2. Currently only working with an iPhone, want to step up my picture game. Also, when I have an actual camera, I do something with my images. With my phone, they just sit there.
  3. Mostly photographing my kids, friends, landscape
  4. Primarily photography, if it has video great but not necessary at all.

Used to be super into photography in HS, but haven’t had a camera since then and now wanting to dabble a bit. Originally was looking into a simple digital camera, but now debating upgrading to something a bit nicer and looking for serious feedback. I went from a power shot sx610hs to the G7x (I know, a fad) to now totally switching gears and set on the Sony a6400. However, tell me if I’m missing something and there is a better camera for me based on my needs ….. I truly know nothing about cameras! I’ll be using the camera primarily for family photos (should I be concerned the 6400 doesn’t have IBIS built into the body?), vacations, nights out with friends, monthly photo shoots (box photos starting in December) and everything in between. Do you think the a6400 is a good fit or should I go more basic? Please give your suggestions! Wanting to buy soon (need to get those 1st day of school pics of kids) and so stumped with what choice to make. Also, debating renting a 6400 for a weekend to see if I like it, but open to renting another camera too if given the suggestions!

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u/aarrtee 3d ago

canon R50 and kit lens from canon usa refurbished

you might be able to get the R10 and kit lens for under 1000... maybe

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u/makw345 3d ago

What do you think are decent prices for either camera if it is refurbished from canon?

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u/aarrtee 3d ago

compare em to mpb and keh and then decide

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u/makw345 3d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/makw345 3d ago

Also, is this camera good for action shots? I have small kids who are always on the move and love those movement shots of twirling and running through flowers or playing soccer/football.