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6 Responses to “What type of camera do you recommend for a person wanting to pursue a career in photography?”

1. The Guy Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 9:27 pm

   Seriously, Nikon and Canon are like the two best brands on the market. Overall they are very evenly matched.
   The best way to find out is to go and try them out for youself. Go to the shops and take camera’s in the same price range (or else its not fair to the cheap camera) and get a feel for the hold of the camera as well as the picture quality.
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2. Charles Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

   Hi,

   You need to decide on how much you can afford to spend right now. The choice between Canon and Nikon is, in my view, academic. They are both fine brands with great products. Of course, anyone with a Canon will mostly think they are the "best" so will a Nikon user. But that really is for the geeks who spend more time talking about it than shooting – I know, I have had a bunch of then through my studio over the years: only interested in megapixels, and not in making images.

   I use both high-end Canon and Nikon on a daily basis, they are both different, but both excellent. For the future, both have a wide range of very good third party lenses and accessories available, though I would always recommend the brands if you can afford it. The biggest user difference (for me) between the Big 2, is Canon have fewer buttons and more software options (on some models many…many options) and the Nikon is festooned with dedicated (or more dedicated) buttons and dials. Nether is right or wrong, its a matter of personal choice. If you have not made your own choice yet, it will not matter as you will learn either system quite easily.

   Any of the current Canon or Nikon models will give great results for the styles you want to shoot. Just be cautious about the "kit" lenses which come with most of the low and mid-range models, they are just for now and not real keepers, but are a decent starting point.

   Ken Rockwell – link below – is a great site for information and independent reviews – better in my opinion than buying a photo magazine, as you are never quite sure about its objectivity.

   Hope that helps
   References :
   http://www.kenrockwell.com/

3. Freeman Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 10:12 pm

   Well both Canon and Nikon make great cameras. I have shot Nikon for 4 years now and I’m comfortable with the Nikon design and layout. It came down to price and optics for me. I bought Nikon because the D80 I started with was less expensive and came with a very good lens. That was a while ago. Now Canon and Nikon are in a head to head battle in price and quality.

   Since you like shooting architecture, landscapes, and sports there really is no camera designed for those specific areas of photography. If you plan to shoot all three to keep your options open, I’d say go with Nikon. The lens compatibility will make it much easier to find lenses for these areas. Architecture would most likely need a PC-E lens and wide angle, landscapes could used wide angle zooms, and sports would need a fast telephoto. A new reason to choose Nikon is their 3D AF tracking which follows objects based on color and shape making it a little easier to catch those pesky fast action sports scenes.

   I also posted some shots from my D300s. I know they are not all landscapes or what not, but they show its versatility.
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   Personal Experience, Professional Advice.

   http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/4628966729_869acdb3a2_b.jpg

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4. Luis Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 10:45 pm

   There are three kinds of cameras

   Professional

   Semi Pro/Enthusiast

   Entry Level

   Professional cameras have Full Frame sensors and high performance in ISO and FPS. There are only three camera makers that work in this area.

   Canon – 5D and 1D

   Nikon – D3 and D700

   Sony – A850 and A900

   All of these cameras are exception. They start at $2000. This does not include the expense for lenses and other necessary accessories.

   Semi Pro/Enthusiast cameras do not have Full Frame sensors but usually have most of the advanced performance that Professional cameras. You have more choices here

   Pentax – K7

   Nikon – D700, D300, D90

   Canon – 7D, 50D

   Sony – A550

   Olympus E-3

   The prices of these vary for about $900 to $1500.

   Entry level cameras are very common. Every manufacturer has several. It can get very long to list them all, especially if we were to list Micro four thirds cameras as well. Here are the manufacturers.

   Canon
   Nikon
   Pentax
   Olympus
   Sony
   Panasonic

   All of their models are great and have unique attributes.

   In general, the kind of camera you should get is going to depend on the kind of photography you want to do. Entry level cameras can take pro level shots if paired with the right lens and a photographer with enough experience to use the camera properly. For some one just beginning, I would recommend purchasing an entry level camera and then spending the extra money on the highest quality lenses. The reason is two fold. Lenses hold their value better than camera bodies and can be used on newer cameras. The lens can add a lot to the quality and the variety to your photos.
   References :
   http://cheapdslrprofessional.blogspot.com/

5. ramrod Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

   Well for starters buy your self a medium range SLR. try out as many in your price range in the shop.
   Do your College Course then decide for your self.
   I have never read such a load of horse pucky in the other answers.
   The best camera for you is one you feel comfortable with.
   Do your training and during that time you get the opportunity to try many different cameras out.
   Every body will always say their camera is the best, Good for them !But it may not suit you.
   A camera should like a good fire arm feel like an extension of your own body.
   And that smidgen of advice comes from a Brit!
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6. *** happy to help *** Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 11:56 pm

   you can consider Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JCSV5I?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002JCSV5I

   Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBKJGG?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CBKJGG
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