A good professional camera?
So I have the talent of taking good pictures. But I don't really know a lot about professional cameras. The only thing I may know is that the best 2 brand names are nikon and canon…
I just want to know what model of nikon should I buy?!
Added (1). With an acceptable price xP
This is a professional Canon:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...rk_IV.html
This is a professional Nikon:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...amera.html
Have fun with your new camera!
Indeed Nikon, Canon, and Sony are top brands. But don't forget that the camera is simply the technical part; making a good picture is up to your artistic interpretation.
At present, the two readily available professional Nikon and Canon cameras are the Nikon D3s or D3X and Canon D1s, Mark III. The newest ones are the Nikon D4 and Canon 1D X, but there are only limited numbers available at this time.
DSLR cameras come in three grades:
entry level (consumer) $550 to $1, 000
Semi-professional $1, 000 to $3, 000
Professional $4, 000 to $45, 000+ (Body only)
Both Canon and Nikon make nice cameras. The best thing to do is visit an actual camera shop (not bestbuy/walmart) and try the different models within your budget to see which feels the best to you. I bought a Canon for its ergonomics/feel/menu and control layout and a fellow photog chose Nikon for the same reason… It is about personal preference.
The one thing to remember is to budget in extra money to cover an extra battery, memory cards, camera case, a USB memory card reader, and taxes (these can add another $200-$250 to the entry level camera price).
Also, most camera shops offer free beginner camera/photography classes (and free prints) when you buy a camera there.
My thoughts on photography/cameras…
1) Photography is roughly 70% photographer skill/experience, 20% lens quality, and 10% camera body
2) I would rather have a $600 camera with a $1, 500 lens than I would a $1, 800 camera and a $300 lens
You are right on Canon & Nikon. BUT I buy cameras based on comfort and ease of viewing. I found the accessories on Nikon, a bit too expensive for my tastes. And after being a life long Canon user, I choose Pentax because the viewfinder is less cluttered. And the stabilization is in the camera body rather than each lens that I will purchase. Makes lenses more reasonable and a tad bit more compact.
If you can spend around $500 then i have a list of the best DSLRs out now:
http://www.amazon.com/...ive=390957
Out of these i recommend Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens:
http://www.amazon.com/...004V4IWKG/
Some of its features are:
- 3-inch, 921, 000-dot Super-Density horizontal type Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- In-camera Special Effects Mode
- In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera: