Nikon D800 | Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 Pro FX | ISO 400 | 1/640 sec | F2.8 Photo: Abby Ferguson Understanding shutter speed, aperture and ISO can be overwhelming for beginner photographers. Even once ...

I love a good vintage camera auction on eBay. Maybe I love this too much, seeing as how over two dozen film cameras from various decades have made their way into my cabinet over the last ten years.

But the best beginner camera doesn’t have to be the priciest and most advanced full-frame model that your favorite ‘Gram photographer is using. In fact, as a novice photographer, you should start with ...