I'm thinking of purchasing a DSLR. Does anyone have any input or suggestions on what would be good to get if I wanted to start a low key photography business? How about the cannon eos digital rebebl?
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Danielle--I have a Canon EOS rebel. I am not a professional photographer but I love it. the great thing about a digital SLR is that you have more control over aperture, shutter speed etc. You can play more. I haven't tried a Nikon digital, but I have an old fashioned Nikon SLR and I like it too. They are probably both fairly equal--some people are just Nikon people and some are canon people. I would read a few review where the two are compared then go pick up a couple, check out the dials etc, play see what it feels like and decide from there. The picure quality is SOOO much better than your run of the mill digital camera--plus you can attach different lenses--a must for a professional! So go for it! If I lived closer I'd let you play with mine.
Hi Danielle. I saw Molly, a few pages down (I'm sort of dog crazy). I'm from Bermuda and just bought a new camera. It's a sigma sd14. If you want, you can see some sample pictures on my blog. Good luck with your purchase.
Check out the Sony series such as the A700 or even a900. They have had reviews that match up to Nikon at a fraction of the cost.
Good luck with your purchase. BTW, yes, I use the Sony A900 for my business and everyone LOVES the photos and the quality they get.
greetings, followed you over here from annje...
I am a Canon user myself and plan to buy the best Rebel I can get this summer (although my blog is filled with fuzzy images from my cellphone and my little point and shoot!) My husband is quasi-professional and has the 5D and LOVES it. But there are so many advantages that each manufacturer offers. Nikons are apparently a little more user friendly to use and hold, and faster to capture action images (so if you plan to take lots of children in motion, that might be a consideration for you). You should definitely try both out and see how they feel in your hands. And my husband says that lenses are almost more important than the camera itself, so definitely factor that in to your camera choice.
Good luck! I'll follow your decision with interest as I move toward my own purchase!
I don't think that you can go wrong with a Canon or a Nikon.
I've gone back to the oldfashined way and I'm learning SLR photography on a Olympus OM-G 35mm film SLR. I'm also about to buy and OM-1 :-)
I will eventually be buying a DSLR, so I've been doing a bit of comparing of cameras. So far, I'm leaning towards a Nikon or a Canon, just not sure which type though :-)
Some of the things to look for are..
Megapixels ... If you are going into business, even low level, you will really need more than 6.3 . I haven't been looking at anything below 10. My ideal would be 15 or above. (This is all based on the recomendations of a couple of friends who have been professional photograhers for many years). Megapixel size is also going to be important if you will be doing good size enlargements..
Flash .. don't look at a pop up flash. You need one that has a hot shoe on it for a flash. I think there are some cameras that have both the pop up and the hot shoe, however, I have read negative stuff about the pop up ...you may just end up paying more for something that could be essentially useless..
Lens ... when all is said and done, these are the babies that make the difference. They are your camera's eye and it is worth putting the research and the money into them. What type of lens you get, is going to depend on what sort of photography you intend doing..
Most of the photos on my blog, have been done with my HP digital
6.2 megapixel point and shoot. There are a couple that I have taken with my film SLR and the difference really shows, especially when it comes to enlarging.
Two other things that I personally consider a must .. are a decent tripod and some type of remote shutter release ... be it cable or wireless.
Hope this helps :-) The best advice I can give is ... research and compare !
OOPS ... just realised. The comment from 'JAY' on this post and your Mellow Yellow post were not from him. That's my hubby and I forgot to check if he was still signed in before I posted.:-)
Both comments are from me !!
I got this Rebel for Christmas and although I'm still learning - I love it.
Yes, consider lenses - you'll want more than one.
Everybody has given you good advice and the best is go and look at both, hold them,etc..
One more thing, shop around after you decide to find the best purchase price.
Great choice. Me too planning to buy the Canon EOS 450D. I say you can blindly lay your hands on this great toy. Wonderful advanced features with great looks :)
I just got the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and love it, but it's pricey. I used the money I've earned on iStock so it's actually an investment toward earning more! Canon and Nikon are both great, don't just look at mega pixels though, look for a full frame sensor if possible:)
I recommend Leica. (made in Japan and some parts in Germany ) Canon does not care much about fair labor They use China -- for the cheap and fast labor. Panasonic is another to look at. A Leica is pricier, but they are built to last . They really stand behind their products 100%.
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