sunshine
I want a camera to take pictures of myself and scenery.
But i don't know which one i should get on my birthday.
I either want a Nikon or a Canon.
I don't want anything over $2,000. My mom wont buy that lol.
And if you do know me can you tell me what type of Nikon or Canon.
thank you for all the advice :}
Answer
Hey there! From the type of camera you're wanting, and a 2000$ price range ( lucky!) you should get a dSLR. The great thing about dSLR's is that they can change lenses, and that they have a sensor size that is 6x bigger than a regular compact camera.
Some basics that you should know before buying a lens:
->It isn't the camera that always makes the best picture, it depends way more on the lens.
-> Megapixels don't really mean much. It will only make a difference depending on how big of pictures you're printing. 6 MP is perfect up until 8.5x11" (standard paper size)
-> Some cameras are better than others in different regions of photography. For example, some are better at sports, others at macro, and others at portraits.
You have so many choices that you can make! Here i'll put the best BEGINNER cameras. After, i'll try and show your options like, getting which lenses, and matching which camera, with reviews from various sites. OK, here we go:P
You have...
-> Canon XSi (640)
->The Canon Rebel XS. ($500)
->Canon Rebel XTi ($600)
->Nikon D40 ($450)
->Nikon D60 ($550)
All of these prices come from Amazon.com.
--------------------------------------...
I'm going to briefly describe each of these cameras
Canon XSi: 12.2 MP. Live View, Self Cleaning sensor, 3.5 FPS, low noise at high ISO.
Canon Rebel XS : 10 MP, Live View, Self Cleaning Sensor, 3 FPS.
Canon Rebel XTi: 10 MP, Sensor Cleaning, 3FPS, No live view.
Nikon D40: 6 MP, 2.5 FPS, HELP menu system (great for beginners!), Lightest out of the ones listed here.
Nikon D60: 10 MP, 3 FPS, Sensor Cleaning.
Note, all of these cameras here come bundled with a lens.
My recommendations: Don't look at megapixels. All they mean is how big you can print your photo while keeping the quality the same. 6 MP will be enough to print amazing full page photos, so do not think that 6mp isn't enough.
Also, make sure you go to a nearby electronic store, and try out these cameras! Get a feel for them, go through the menus...see how it would feel for you.
...The best camera, is a camera that matches you...
Would you want to buy a camera with amazing features, but is confusing, uncomfortable, and frustrating?
As you can see here, the cameras listed are BEGINNER ones. They are really cheap, but still take great pictures. If you were to get one of these cameras (I recommend the XSi, from canon). It costs 640$ on amazon. THEN, i would totally recommend some kind of better lens. You could also just get the camera by itself (590) and buy lenses separately.
So now, i'll show the 4 main options for more professional cameras. I'm only doing this because you have a a good amount of money to spend.
Nikon D90 vs Nikon D300 vs Canon EOS 50D vs Canon EOS 40D.
Nikon D90(1150$, with lens) -> 12 MP, 4.5 FPS, Records Video, 3" LCD, Live View.
Nikon D300(1750$ with lens) -> 12 MP, 6 FPS, 3" LCD, Live View.
Canon EOS 50D (1400$ with lens)-> 15 MP, 6.3 FPS, 3" LCD, Live view
Canon Eos 40D (1050$ with lens)-> 10 MP, 6.5 FPS, 3" LCD, Live view.
The lenses included with these cameras are around 18-135mm. This means you can shoot landscapes and a pretty good range of zoom for portraits etc. The camera i would personally recommend for you would be the D90 (Because it is the cheapest), and it has video. The other cameras here are more for...professionals.
A site that reviews all of these cameras, is here: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/50D_vs_40D_vs_D300_vs_D90.html
Having said all of this, you don't need one of the more expensive cameras i put here. I would recommend either the Canon XSi or the Nikon D90, as they both have amazing reviews from many people around, but they are great for beginners. The Nikon D90 would be good for you, because you have the money to get it.
Why the Nikon d90? Well, it has video, and is still amazing at photography. For the price i listed (1150$) It comes with an 18-105mm lens. 18 is great for landscapes, while 50 is mainly for portraits. The good thing about this lens is that it has a wide range, so you can shoot landscape-portraits-sports. However, this lens wouldnt be considered a sports lens.
If all you're planning to just shoot portraits and scenery, i would recommend these lenses:
-> The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF. This one has a low aperture (1.8) meaning that it captures light faster. This is IDEAL for shooting in low light conditions, because it will reduce the chance of blur. This lens costs $130 dollars on Amazon.com, which is a STEAL, because it takes such sharp pictures. http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237121119&sr=8-1
-> If you just want to get a complete, all around lens that you can take anywhere, get the Nikon 18-200mm. This thing does EVERYTHING, and it has VR (vibration reduction, so your images wont be as blurred if you shake the camera). However, it costs $699. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BY52NU/ref=pd_luc_mri?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
->If you want something like the 18-200 nikon lens, you can go for the 18-200 Sigma lens. It only costs $400 dollars, but performs nearly as good as that one. If you want more bang for the buck, get this lens. This one also has an image stabilizer (OS which stands for Optical Stabilization) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000NOSCGW/ref=pd_luc_mri?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
My recommendations for you would be...get the Nikon D90 (body only) for 900$. Then, get the Nikon 50mm(130$), and the Sigma 18-200 (400$). This will total up to $1430, and you get a great all around lens, and an amazing portrait lens, for shooting in low light.
If you dont need the 18-200, stay with the kit lens (the 18-105) and get the 50mm. This will make your total $1300.
Here is the Nikon D90 (body only) http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-12-3MP-Digital-Body/dp/B001ET5U92/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1237122317&sr=1-1
Here it is with the lens included http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-Digital-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001ENOZY4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1237122317&sr=1-2
If all of this was too much, then just get the Nikon D90 with the kit lens. It'll still get the job done well.
Good Luck, and even though my answer was really long, i hope it helps.
Hey there! From the type of camera you're wanting, and a 2000$ price range ( lucky!) you should get a dSLR. The great thing about dSLR's is that they can change lenses, and that they have a sensor size that is 6x bigger than a regular compact camera.
Some basics that you should know before buying a lens:
->It isn't the camera that always makes the best picture, it depends way more on the lens.
-> Megapixels don't really mean much. It will only make a difference depending on how big of pictures you're printing. 6 MP is perfect up until 8.5x11" (standard paper size)
-> Some cameras are better than others in different regions of photography. For example, some are better at sports, others at macro, and others at portraits.
You have so many choices that you can make! Here i'll put the best BEGINNER cameras. After, i'll try and show your options like, getting which lenses, and matching which camera, with reviews from various sites. OK, here we go:P
You have...
-> Canon XSi (640)
->The Canon Rebel XS. ($500)
->Canon Rebel XTi ($600)
->Nikon D40 ($450)
->Nikon D60 ($550)
All of these prices come from Amazon.com.
--------------------------------------...
I'm going to briefly describe each of these cameras
Canon XSi: 12.2 MP. Live View, Self Cleaning sensor, 3.5 FPS, low noise at high ISO.
Canon Rebel XS : 10 MP, Live View, Self Cleaning Sensor, 3 FPS.
Canon Rebel XTi: 10 MP, Sensor Cleaning, 3FPS, No live view.
Nikon D40: 6 MP, 2.5 FPS, HELP menu system (great for beginners!), Lightest out of the ones listed here.
Nikon D60: 10 MP, 3 FPS, Sensor Cleaning.
Note, all of these cameras here come bundled with a lens.
My recommendations: Don't look at megapixels. All they mean is how big you can print your photo while keeping the quality the same. 6 MP will be enough to print amazing full page photos, so do not think that 6mp isn't enough.
Also, make sure you go to a nearby electronic store, and try out these cameras! Get a feel for them, go through the menus...see how it would feel for you.
...The best camera, is a camera that matches you...
Would you want to buy a camera with amazing features, but is confusing, uncomfortable, and frustrating?
As you can see here, the cameras listed are BEGINNER ones. They are really cheap, but still take great pictures. If you were to get one of these cameras (I recommend the XSi, from canon). It costs 640$ on amazon. THEN, i would totally recommend some kind of better lens. You could also just get the camera by itself (590) and buy lenses separately.
So now, i'll show the 4 main options for more professional cameras. I'm only doing this because you have a a good amount of money to spend.
Nikon D90 vs Nikon D300 vs Canon EOS 50D vs Canon EOS 40D.
Nikon D90(1150$, with lens) -> 12 MP, 4.5 FPS, Records Video, 3" LCD, Live View.
Nikon D300(1750$ with lens) -> 12 MP, 6 FPS, 3" LCD, Live View.
Canon EOS 50D (1400$ with lens)-> 15 MP, 6.3 FPS, 3" LCD, Live view
Canon Eos 40D (1050$ with lens)-> 10 MP, 6.5 FPS, 3" LCD, Live view.
The lenses included with these cameras are around 18-135mm. This means you can shoot landscapes and a pretty good range of zoom for portraits etc. The camera i would personally recommend for you would be the D90 (Because it is the cheapest), and it has video. The other cameras here are more for...professionals.
A site that reviews all of these cameras, is here: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/50D_vs_40D_vs_D300_vs_D90.html
Having said all of this, you don't need one of the more expensive cameras i put here. I would recommend either the Canon XSi or the Nikon D90, as they both have amazing reviews from many people around, but they are great for beginners. The Nikon D90 would be good for you, because you have the money to get it.
Why the Nikon d90? Well, it has video, and is still amazing at photography. For the price i listed (1150$) It comes with an 18-105mm lens. 18 is great for landscapes, while 50 is mainly for portraits. The good thing about this lens is that it has a wide range, so you can shoot landscape-portraits-sports. However, this lens wouldnt be considered a sports lens.
If all you're planning to just shoot portraits and scenery, i would recommend these lenses:
-> The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF. This one has a low aperture (1.8) meaning that it captures light faster. This is IDEAL for shooting in low light conditions, because it will reduce the chance of blur. This lens costs $130 dollars on Amazon.com, which is a STEAL, because it takes such sharp pictures. http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237121119&sr=8-1
-> If you just want to get a complete, all around lens that you can take anywhere, get the Nikon 18-200mm. This thing does EVERYTHING, and it has VR (vibration reduction, so your images wont be as blurred if you shake the camera). However, it costs $699. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BY52NU/ref=pd_luc_mri?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
->If you want something like the 18-200 nikon lens, you can go for the 18-200 Sigma lens. It only costs $400 dollars, but performs nearly as good as that one. If you want more bang for the buck, get this lens. This one also has an image stabilizer (OS which stands for Optical Stabilization) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000NOSCGW/ref=pd_luc_mri?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
My recommendations for you would be...get the Nikon D90 (body only) for 900$. Then, get the Nikon 50mm(130$), and the Sigma 18-200 (400$). This will total up to $1430, and you get a great all around lens, and an amazing portrait lens, for shooting in low light.
If you dont need the 18-200, stay with the kit lens (the 18-105) and get the 50mm. This will make your total $1300.
Here is the Nikon D90 (body only) http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-12-3MP-Digital-Body/dp/B001ET5U92/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1237122317&sr=1-1
Here it is with the lens included http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-Digital-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001ENOZY4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1237122317&sr=1-2
If all of this was too much, then just get the Nikon D90 with the kit lens. It'll still get the job done well.
Good Luck, and even though my answer was really long, i hope it helps.
What would be the best type of camera (under $1000 please) and lens for taking portraits?
audralynn
I plan on minoring in photography and I want to get a head start on taking pictures of people but I have no idea on what kind of lenses and camera I would need to do that...Help would be appreciated!
Answer
If you have a serious professional interest and about $1000, you can start out with either a Canon or Nikon DSLR - you really should check dpreview.com, cameralabs.com and other serious reviews of recent models. The "kit lens" that comes with either will not be good enough for very long, and you should review the course outlines to see what lenses you might need for each.
I suggest you try to handle and go into the menu systems for Canon and Nikon models, because the feel and the preference for the user interface is personal, and once you start with one or the other it's expensive and a major learning curve to change. Both can make professional quality images.
If you are very sure about doing studio portrait photography, you might want to forget the "kit lens" and just buy a good camera body and a professional quality 50mm "prime lens" which will not be adjustable but will provide beautiful images. My guess is that a "minor in photography" will require more versatility than just one lens.
If you have a serious professional interest and about $1000, you can start out with either a Canon or Nikon DSLR - you really should check dpreview.com, cameralabs.com and other serious reviews of recent models. The "kit lens" that comes with either will not be good enough for very long, and you should review the course outlines to see what lenses you might need for each.
I suggest you try to handle and go into the menu systems for Canon and Nikon models, because the feel and the preference for the user interface is personal, and once you start with one or the other it's expensive and a major learning curve to change. Both can make professional quality images.
If you are very sure about doing studio portrait photography, you might want to forget the "kit lens" and just buy a good camera body and a professional quality 50mm "prime lens" which will not be adjustable but will provide beautiful images. My guess is that a "minor in photography" will require more versatility than just one lens.
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