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What is the next step in the chamber of a young photographer?
Right now I have Nikon Coolpix S4000 digital camera with touchscreen status and a pretty good camera. But I take flowers and nature shots mostly at the moment. Sometimes it gets really blurry when close. I've been saveing money but do not think I should spend $ 700 on a camera. In addition to a $ 500 lens. Im thinking Nikcon Coolpix P500? A 36x zoom in i think that's a good step. Not too expensive. Im not a professional photographer at the same time as you think it is a good move? I love taking pictures, and I just wanted someone's opinion. Thanks!
What is a bridge camera and an SLR camera. It is a good step for an amateur photographer. You mentioned a budget for a lens with the Nikon you mentioned would not have to buy a lens. First you have to decide if you want a bridge camera (controls ahead of their cameras, but a fixed target and a smaller sensor) or an SLR camera (large sensor, interchangeable lenses and manual controls). Your budget is likely to start in the SLR! That will last a long time! If you want a bridge camera I suggest a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ35 digital SLR if you want i suggest Nikon 3100 with a 18-55 lens!
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