A good entry level DSLR for beginning concert photography?
I'm looking for a good DSLR camera (my budget is $470.00) i want to start doing some concert photography, but i would like to know what would be the best camera for the job? I'm looking at the nikon D3100, though i'm not completely sure as to how it will perform in a concert setting (low light, etc) any suggestions?
Added (1). I'm planning to start with small gigs. I go to a lot of local shows.
The T3i will perform better in low light situations.
The are all about the same. Much more important is the glass you put in front of the sensor, as these can give you several stops of light improved performance.
That said, here is a review that give the D3200 an acceptable ISO of 1600, a stop faster than the T4i (the T5i had no real improvements and is not worth the extra $)
http://www.adorama.com/...-right-now
Before you try to bring your shiny new SLR into a concert, you'd better check the back of your ticket to see if the venue allows professional cameras, which means most SRLs. Many don't. If they exclude them, then you'll be leaving your camera at home. As a general rule, large concerts only allow photographers to bring in professional gear who are sponsored or who have professional credentials. If you want to do concert photography, the best way is to start with small local gigs and start-up bands. They are less likely to have restrictions. Work your way up from there.
Canon EOS 30D - if there's one DSLR that I've recommended more than any other it is the 30D. I used it with the 3 head continuous lights and the outputs were amazing
In low light shooting it. Not reall the camera body that matters but the lens you put in front of it. In order to get decent shots in low light, you want fairly fast glass. Look for something with an aperture of f1.8 or zooms with f2.8 - trouble is, these ain't cheap & will be outside your budget.
Knowing where/how to meter is also important - spot metering on the lit performer is your best bet.
The camera you've picked is ok, but within your budget all you're going to get is the kit lens. All you can do is try & they then get better glass as funds become available.
At that price point you are stuck with a Rebel T3 or a D3100… But your real problem is going to be lenses… Good lenses are EXPENSIVE.
But your Really REAL problem is going to be that most big venue concerts (99.99999999999999999%) don't allow DSLRs. Smaller venues (hometown bands in pubs and small venues) vary in their policy.