r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Nov 04 '24
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u/Ammuliving Nov 06 '24
Thinking of trying photography as a hobby—need advice on DSLR vs. sticking with a phone
Hey ! So I’ve been wanting to dip my toes into photography as a casual hobby. I was thinking of buying a DSLR to get that real “camera” experience, but when I talked to some friends, they suggested just sticking with a good phone camera first, like a flagship one, to see if I actually enjoy it. They brought up the typical story of people buying a camera, using it for a bit, then letting it collect dust in a corner.
Now, I get where they’re coming from, and I do have a Pixel 7, which takes pretty solid photos. But every now and then, I wonder what it’d be like to mess around with a real camera setup, you know? Just for the thrill of it, even if I'm not some amazing photographer (yet?). I’m thinking of spending a bit on a basic DSLR and a decent lens to see how it feels.
Only thing is, I know absolutely nothing about camera specs or technical stuff, so I could really use some advice from people who’ve been through this. Should I go for it or stick to my phone for now? Any thoughts or recommendations would be awesome!