What kind of digital SLR should I Get?
Posted on Feb 02, 2010 under Digital news and reports |Hello, I am an aspiring Photographer. I Do mainly portraits. I have a nikon D100 and I do not like it. It is complicated and old. I don’t really do this for money now only as a hobby, but I do want to start my own business within the next 2 years. I am familiar with studio work I worked for CPI (Walmart portrait studios) for 4 years, so I know about poses and editing and things but in a studio like that you don’t really mess with the camera much. I would like to know about SLR cameras in general, which camera is the easiest to learn but that I can grow with also any online classes that may be available in which you recommend to take that teach about camera use.
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
There are a number of good brands so don’t be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP will do just fine.
Below, I listed some links, the first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 3 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has links to reviews of the cameras, the reviews include sample images from the cameras. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the “add to cart” button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS (1000D) 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit w/18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images.
If you want to stay under $500 then go Nikon or Canon but, I think the Pentax could be of special interest, since it can do HD video and has excellent quality at higher ISO settings which can be useful in low light places and helping get the picture. These features, especially the HD video, on a Nikon or Canon will cost you $100 to $200 more.
If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
marksablow.com
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
i recommend the Nikon D3000 and i found it cheaper than this guy above me with the lens kit
http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?refid=279&sku=NIKD3000 for 369.00$ shippin and tax included hope it helps
this is perfect for what you are interested in you can learn from the New Guide mode that nikon put in it its the most user friendly dslr from nikon
i also personally like nikon im planning on buying a nikon d5000 which is also a good buy
hope i helped
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Nikon
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Nikon D300s or D90
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
If you have Nikon lenses then it makes sense to stick with the Nikon brand as they are as good as any other, certainly of all the systems, Canon & Nikon have the most comprehensive system of lenses etc.
The D100 is by todays standards pretty slow, and it was aimed at the serious user with some photography knowledge, so things like easy picture modes (portrait, landscape etc) are dropped, and more advanced features like PC synch flash sockets are introduced for studio photographers.
The D300s is a worthwhile upgrade for resolution, AF performance, high ISO performance and processing speed.
If you don’t need a PC synch flash socket then something like a D90 or even a D5000 might be a more compact user friendly interface but still capable of great results.
If you are used to a camera like the D100 at least go and have a look at what the D300s offers, lower cameras generally have poorer viewfinders (pentamirror rather than the better pentaprism of the D300s) are made from lighter less robust materials (such as plastics rather than magnesium)
Good luck
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