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Starter DSLR info needed
- Thread starter Sunnrae
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Michael Thomas Mitchell
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What type of "PRO" work are you interested in? Commercial? Portrait? Event? Sports? Journalism?
Michael Thomas Mitchell
http://michaelphoto.net
--What Starter DSLR Camera would you recommend? I want to go more
"PRO" and need start somewhere.
Right now, All i have is a Kodak P712
Thanks!
--
Sunnie
Michael Thomas Mitchell
http://michaelphoto.net
Ed Kopicki
Well-known member
D40
D200
D2xs
in that order of cost for
Nikons............
What can you afford...............
Cannon whould be something similar but in Cannon
Fugi whould be similar but in Fugi
etc.et.etc.etc.
Regards
Ed
D200
D2xs
in that order of cost for
Nikons............
What can you afford...............
Cannon whould be something similar but in Cannon
Fugi whould be similar but in Fugi
etc.et.etc.etc.
Regards
Ed
DavidMaven
Veteran Member
Doesn't matter.
Any new digital single lens relfex camera will serve you well as you look for professional photography schools in whic h to enroll so you can learn enough to make a living as a professional photographer.
Any Canon or any Nikon is a good choice because they are the brands most likely to b e used b y fellow students, and you can share lenses and flash units will studying.
BAK
Any new digital single lens relfex camera will serve you well as you look for professional photography schools in whic h to enroll so you can learn enough to make a living as a professional photographer.
Any Canon or any Nikon is a good choice because they are the brands most likely to b e used b y fellow students, and you can share lenses and flash units will studying.
BAK
Carskick
Senior Member
Depends on your budget and the type of photography you want to do. You have to decide if you want a fast camera with a good continuous mode, what size camera you want, how much you want to spend, what kind of lenses you'll need etc.
If you are on a tight budget, a Pentax K100D or K110D can give you an excellent dSLR for not much money. They take great high ISO shots for their price, and except a great deal of Pentax mount lenses. I have used the K100D, and it handles very well. However, it is not good for sports or event where you need a really fast camera, and it is only okay for studio, as you can't manually choose degree Kelvin WB, and it lacks some other advanced features, but is definitely more featured than almost every fixed lens camera on the market.
However, if you can spend more on a camera, and you want more pro features, then you should be looking at the Nikon D80, Pentax K10D, and Canon 30D. All are excellent semi pro cameras. But cost double to triple the pentax. Only you can decide if it's extra features and quality is worth it. The Canon EOS400 is a good in between camera, but it does not fit many people.
However, when it comes to IQ, your lens is just as important as the camera, so don't skimp there. Kit lenses don't provide excellent IQ, so plan on replacing it soon, or skipping it completely.
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If you are on a tight budget, a Pentax K100D or K110D can give you an excellent dSLR for not much money. They take great high ISO shots for their price, and except a great deal of Pentax mount lenses. I have used the K100D, and it handles very well. However, it is not good for sports or event where you need a really fast camera, and it is only okay for studio, as you can't manually choose degree Kelvin WB, and it lacks some other advanced features, but is definitely more featured than almost every fixed lens camera on the market.
However, if you can spend more on a camera, and you want more pro features, then you should be looking at the Nikon D80, Pentax K10D, and Canon 30D. All are excellent semi pro cameras. But cost double to triple the pentax. Only you can decide if it's extra features and quality is worth it. The Canon EOS400 is a good in between camera, but it does not fit many people.
However, when it comes to IQ, your lens is just as important as the camera, so don't skimp there. Kit lenses don't provide excellent IQ, so plan on replacing it soon, or skipping it completely.
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http://carskick.blogspot.com/
http://s6000fd.blogspot.com/
I am interested in Pet and Children Portraiture. Also Landscape and
"artistic" impressions.
Sunnie
Sunnie
P712
"artistic" impressions.
Sunnie
----What Starter DSLR Camera would you recommend? I want to go more
"PRO" and need start somewhere.
Right now, All i have is a Kodak P712
Thanks!
--
Sunnie
Michael Thomas Mitchell
http://michaelphoto.net
Sunnie
P712
pooning
Member
My suggestion, get what you need now. If you are just starting out, there is no need for pro gear yet.
By the time you get there, the price and items you desire would have changed.
By the time you get there, the price and items you desire would have changed.
thehickoks
Leading Member
Sunnie,
If you have the money.... Get the Nikon D40x, 18-200VR lens (if you can find it - make sure to search good), 50mm f/1.8 lens, and the SB-600
This should set you back a few dollars but is most likely the best bang for your buck in learning the ropes...
Make sure to get a difuser for that flash as well....
If you have the money.... Get the Nikon D40x, 18-200VR lens (if you can find it - make sure to search good), 50mm f/1.8 lens, and the SB-600
This should set you back a few dollars but is most likely the best bang for your buck in learning the ropes...
Make sure to get a difuser for that flash as well....
What Starter DSLR Camera would you recommend? I want to go more
"PRO" and need start somewhere.
Right now, All i have is a Kodak P712
Thanks!
--
Sunnie
George Law
Veteran Member
New models available July 07.
Older models are terrific bargains now; especially E-1 bodies, if you can find any.
George Law
http://www.images123.com
Older models are terrific bargains now; especially E-1 bodies, if you can find any.
George Law
http://www.images123.com
thehickoks
Leading Member
Do you know why I skipped on canon... because the rebel (or whatever its called) felt like carp in my hand... after about 10 shots my hand began to hurt... Not so with the Nikon D50... which felt great...
If I'm going to take over 10k shots a year, I want something that feels good... no matter WHO makes it...
If I'm going to take over 10k shots a year, I want something that feels good... no matter WHO makes it...
If you end up with Photography as a career, they have the best pro
models and high end lenses.
Start with the XTi or a 20D.
See last line above - State with an XTi or a 20D. 20D is bigger than the XTi/XT.If I'm going to take over 10k shots a year, I want something that
feels good... no matter WHO makes it...
If you end up with Photography as a career, they have the best pro
models and high end lenses.
Start with the XTi or a 20D.
Peter Nelson
Veteran Member
Get a Canon Elan 7N 35mm film camera $265 and a 50mm f/1.8 $75 and a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 lens $245 and a Flash @ $250.
or Pentax K100D dslr and some old and inexpensive "K" mount manual lenses for $35 each
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Artist Eyes
or Pentax K100D dslr and some old and inexpensive "K" mount manual lenses for $35 each
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Artist Eyes
htspecialist
Well-known member
Is not this a "Pro" forum
If I was on a limited budget, I would look at the Olympus line 2 lens kits. They are the least expensive, have wonderful color, the kit lenses (for kit lenses) are very nice. I personally like the Oly color better than other brands, but that is personal preference. I love the zuiko glass and have a collection of it. I also shoot quite a bit of equestrian stuff, and my E-1 has done well with the weather sealed lenses when mud puddles have been splashed on us, when shooting in a downpour and keeping the dust off th sensor(50k shots on that body, changing lenses ringside, still no dust)
Any of today's DSLR's are going to give you excellent images. Your lens is going to be what takes things beyond the average. You will also need to learn how to post process your images. DSLR's do not produce the very sharpened contrasty images you are used to. You are left with the control to do so.
I do pet and equestrian photography and my needs may be quite different from what someone who is doing other specialties need. There really isn't a brand that is the BEST. It is what suits what you want. I use the 50-200 and 35-100 almost exclusively. I have a bag full of lenses, but these two are my favorites.
Go to the store and handle a bunch of different cameras, and see which ones feel good in your hands. I am really picky. There were cameras my husband loved the feel of I hated. I have tiny hands but hate the feel of the small rebel.
Pick what you like the best.
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http://JuliePoole.com
Any of today's DSLR's are going to give you excellent images. Your lens is going to be what takes things beyond the average. You will also need to learn how to post process your images. DSLR's do not produce the very sharpened contrasty images you are used to. You are left with the control to do so.
I do pet and equestrian photography and my needs may be quite different from what someone who is doing other specialties need. There really isn't a brand that is the BEST. It is what suits what you want. I use the 50-200 and 35-100 almost exclusively. I have a bag full of lenses, but these two are my favorites.
Go to the store and handle a bunch of different cameras, and see which ones feel good in your hands. I am really picky. There were cameras my husband loved the feel of I hated. I have tiny hands but hate the feel of the small rebel.
Pick what you like the best.
--
http://JuliePoole.com
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