Lower Cost Alternative to Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
I'm not interested in speed, low light, I just want a camera that can take great crystal clear amazing photos. I'm not so sure just having a high MegaPixel means that. There are other factors that tie into it if I'm not mistaken.
Heres one I'm looking at
http://www.amazon.com/...007FGZ1V0/
Repeat this 100 times: "It isn't the camera its the photographer."
In 43 years I have never owned a camera that took really good pictures.
In 43 years I have never had a camera that took really bad picture.
However, in those 43 years I have used a camera to make some really good pictures and I have used a camera to make some really bad pictures.
The results you achieve totally depend on your knowledge of light, composition, exposure and depth of field and then developing the skill to use that knowledge. You will find tutorials on all these components of photography at:
http://digital-photography-school.com
Good photography requires thinking so begin training yourself to think about light, composition, exposure and depth of field before you release the shutter.
As a beginner you shouldn't spend more than $800 to $900 on a camera and lens. Use any remaining funds to pay for actual photography classes.
If you're looking for a DSLR that can take crystal clear amazing photographs that pretty much includes every model made.
How about a Canon XSi? It'll cost you about $250 as opposed to $3000 and when used properly will produce outstanding results.
If low light isn't important to you, and holding the price down is important, then don't get an FX camera like the Canon 5D Mk III or 6D, or Nikon D800 or D600. These cost for the body and cost even more for the lenses. Consider the Canon T5i, Canon 70D, Nikon D5300, or Nikon D7100.
The Canon 5D iii is a great camera and is capable of taking the fantastic pictures you want.
However, the end results are always down to the user. If you can handle and understand the 5D then go for it.
As a beginner you really don't NEED that. You may WANT it but that is a different story.
Consider the Canon Rebel T5i. Superb camera that can use the same lenses as the 5D and keep you very happy for several years.
How about a set of brushes and some art classes?
CANON 6D