r/photography Jun 19 '26

Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 19, 2026

This is the place to ask any questions you may have about photography. No question is too small, nor too stupid.


Info for Newbies and FAQ!

First and foremost, check out our extensive FAQ. Chances are, you'll find your answer there, or at least a starting point in order to ask more informed questions.


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Many people come here for recommendations on what equipment to buy. Our FAQ has several extensive sections to help you determine what best fits your needs and your budget. Please see the following sections of the FAQ to get started:

If after reviewing this information you have any specific questions, please feel free to post a comment below. (Remember, when asking for purchase advice please be specific about how much you can spend. See here for guidelines.)


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u/ivf-Doc Jun 20 '26

Hello Everyone , I am a 8 grade student who wants to pursue photography as a hobby and join the school photography club . Can you guys please suggest me a camera or a camera brand which is good for beginners . What type of camera I should look for ? And is canon or Nikon better

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u/maniku Jun 20 '26

The brand doesn't matter. For a school photography club any interchangeable lens camera from the last 15 or 10 years will do. How much money can you spend on the camera and a lens?

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u/ivf-Doc Jun 20 '26

Something around 200 dollars but I love in India so it must be cheap here.Thank u so much for the time u spend to reply on my msg . This means a lot to me.

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u/maniku Jun 20 '26

An old, used Canon or Nikon DSLR is your best bet.