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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/photography@lemmy.world

I want to get a camera that I can use mostly for nature pics and graffiti pics out the window of a moving train, and maybe a butt or two (consensually ofc). Yes I know I'm weird. That said I guess I'll need a "fast" one for the train, if that is the correct terminology (I think for shutter speed, yes?) The only other requirement is I will not download programs or apps beyond FOSS, preferably something I can just take the SD card out of and plug it into my laptop (linux anyway, most programs don't like me).

I don't see myself making this my living (and if I do then I can always upgrade) just as a hobby and maybe some side hustle if the opportunity knocks, so I don't need the best camera, but I would rather buy nice not twice (unless I leave "hobbyist" and move to "professional"). That said I was thinking maybe a DSLR would be enough for me (if not, I could be persuaded to mirrorless, just trying to keep costs down)? I've heard good things about the Canon Rebel, idk. I'm not really trying to go over $1k (and even cheaper than that would be even better) especially if I have to then buy a lens or two.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated, I have no idea what I'm doing lol.

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[-] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

For RAW editing you can use darktable

But good luck finding a camera with open software, maybe a PiCamera ?

[-] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Well to some degree beggars can't be choosers, but I can just not give the camera my wifi or take it offline if I did temporarily, so that's fine though it would be nice to have FOSS. The part I'm really concerned about is I don't want to have to use some "fujifilm connect app/program" to access my photos or settings or something, I want just "pop out SD, put in PC" and/or usb connection. Everythings got a damn app these days and I'm sick of it lol.

Darktable sounds perfect!

[-] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Oh, every big camera brand uses SD cards (apart from their pro gear which often uses CFExpress cards). Apps are often half-baked second class citizens, which will refuse to work half of the time so you won’t loose much functionality. Connecting your camera to your wi-fi or if you really don’t want to, a mobile hotspot is required for certain software updates you can go without from a technical standpoint, but they are mostly worth-it.

[-] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Well that's good to know!

I can do wifi for updates and then remove the password from the camera so that's fine, most likely I'll just do it at the library. I just don't need it always connected or anything like that, like y'know fridges and propane grills are for some inexplicable reason.

[-] skrlet13@feddit.cl 2 points 1 month ago

Most cameras use SDs and save photos there. You can just copy and paste.

The apps are more like addons, targeted to casual/beginner photographers.

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