I like doing portraits and to photograph people.
2006-07-21 03:06:36 · 8 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Go to eBay and pick up something cheaper to learn with. Lenses can get into a lot of money. You can get some great packages to start learning about 35mm. Don't get me wrong I own 3 Nikon's and they are great but remember it's the photographer not the camera that takes a great picture. Of course if you have money to burn get the best you can afford and the best of luck.
2006-07-21 03:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a local camera store and see if thay have one you can rent, that way you can see for your self if you like it.
A 18-55mm is not going to be very effective for close up photography. It will be good for landscaps and such. It might work for portraits, but a little more zoom, like 70 or 80mm might be better for you. Nikon has one that goes from 18-70mm and that's what I use for portraits and love it.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-21 17:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by pamphotographer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are mainly doing portraits, the D50 w/ 18-55mm lense would be perfect for you. However, if you ever want to expand, you are going to need a bigger lense. 55mm won't be good for telephoto shots.
2006-07-21 11:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you stretch as far as the Nikon D200?
The D50 or D70 aren't a patch on it.
If not definitely the D70s or Canon 350D
2006-07-22 14:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olympus OM-4 or Olympus OM-2. For portrait photography I would suggest a 100mm lens, the fastest you can afford. Please note the above are SLR film cameras and are no longer made. If you want digital, go with the Olympus E series.
2006-07-24 19:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend do a google search on 'nikon d50 camera review'. you'll find a lot of good info out there.
2006-07-21 10:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by cdmmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a good camera, but I would go one step up to the the D70. Its very user friendly and provides great color.
2006-07-21 10:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by this_girl_is_lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Ebay and pickup a NikonD100 which is virtually Identical to the D70.
On ebay I would be shocked if they were over $400 dollars. My wife has one and it has paid for itself.
2006-07-21 15:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mscott21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋