what type digital cameras are best for professional work, and why?

Question

I am in the market to purchase a new digital camera for professionall photography and would like to know from expereinced photographers what works best for them and why? thank you.

Answer 1

If you are just starting off I would recommend something like the canon digital rebel or Nikon the D70. They allow for amazing creativity. Professional photography relies more on your skills in using your camera than it does on the brand.
You want to look at cameras with high mega-pixels because as a pro, you may be required to create larger than normal prints and this helps. Also look for the quality of te shooting modes, most companies that hire photographers want raw format and nothing else.
Also, it depends on WHAT you are looking at shooting. I started with a digital rebel and it was great until I started getting into sports photography and found that it to be too slow. It only shoots 2.8 frames per second, rather than something like the 30D that shoots around 5 frames per second. This is important when you are trying to predict action.
Finally, just choose a camera that suits you learning curve and your budget. A huge expensive camera will break the bank and may not provide you with enough cash left over to get better lenses.

Answer 2

What type of photography are you going to be getting into?

For portraiture (wedding formals) I'll use my Fujifilm S3 pro.
For evens (wedding casuals) I'll use my Fujifilm S2 pro.

The difference is the size of the uncompressed megapixels. The S3 is 12megapixels which can be enlarged to a huge image, where as the S2 at only 6megapixels is only good up to a 20x30.

I'd challenge anyone who says only Nikon and Canon produce the good cameras as both PPA and WPPI have awarded me numerous awards for my work with a Fuji camera.

People base their expertise on personal belief more than professional experience. I've used Nikon, Canon, Fuji and Pentax and realized what made the difference in the picture is entriley me. I could have the best and most expencive camera on the market, but if I suck... it won't do any good.

Take some time to look at different cameras. The professional market has a bunch of pro-grade DSLR cameras that are just as good as each other.

Answer 3

Depending on how much you post processing, I'd recommend the canon line, primarily because a canon gives you the better pixel integrity for editing. Also, I'd recommend anything from the 20D up in the canon line. Consider a camera like you would a golf club. A skilled photographer with a 9 iron will always perform better than a really lousy photographer with a full set of clubs, it comes down to vision - not equipment. However, canon will also provide better support - globally.

Answer 4

I use a Nikon D2X for the majority of my work. It produces a clean high rez image and is a rugged camera. Nikon has great optics and is pretty faithful to its owners (That is they don't change lens mounts or other major system elments without very good reason. They also are very good about backward compatibility.)
However, if I was just starting out I would go Canon. Their 20D and 30D cameras are fine machines and Canon optics are great. I feel Canon is much more in tune with the professional market that Nikon. They listen to pros and design cameras that fit their needs. They normally leapfrog Nikon on every development. Their focus system is faster (sports photos) and they generally have higher rez image sensors. I have heard their flash systems could use some work compared to Nikon and that is a big deal to me. I use flash all the time and I need a consistent system. If you go with either Nikon or Canon you won't go wrong.

One more thing....buy the best glass you can afford. A poor quality lens defeats the rewards of professional equipment. A "slow" lens limits your ability to shoot in low light situations. I would suggest f/2.8 lens.....f/4.0 is getting slow and I hate variable apertures like 3.5-4.5 zoom lenses.

Answer 5

I recently bought myself a digital SLR camera and here is the process I made.

First of all know what kind of digital camera you what or need. Since it's for professional photography I would suggest DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera.

Since I know I want an SLR. I look at my budget. How much I can afford?

Can I afford an SLR or should I wait until I can? To answer this question I search the net. I looked at all types of SLR camera (Nikon to Kodak). I compare them side by side. I looked up how other photographer rate each camera. Honestly for me there are only two choice Nikon or Cannon. I was partial to Nikon since Nikon was my first SLR camera I have that was given to me by my grandfather. I found that with the cheapest one I can afford with the specifications I want in a digital SLR camera.

My choice was Nikon D50. What’s yours?

Answer 6

I would go with the Canon Rebel. You can buy multiple lenses for further zooming. I now work with a photographer as well as I managed the photo and camera dept for a large dept. store and that is the one all of the local photographers purchased.

Answer 7

Nikon is really great but not in how it looks
it makes the pictures look great
you have Canon and then comes the Sony cyber shot are good too not professional but good and cheaper

Answer 8

Its CANON Eos-1 mark ll becouse of qality and fokus speed its made for prfesional work. I work with that camera and can recomend you newer mised.

Answer 9

i like to use anything from a nikon d50 to a nikon d200. the D200 is their best camer on the market. But it is more about using you skills an artist!!

Answer 10

My friend using a nikon (i think) d10.

her pics are fabulous!