im VERY interested in photography. i love taking pictures its on of my favorite things to do and for my birthday i'm asking for a studio camera so i can start entering my work in competitions and such. what kind of camera would be the best to get?
2006-09-18 12:24:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Many pros use medium format cameras such as Hasselblad, Mamiya or Rollei ...with digital backs. It's the camera lens that's going to make the difference. Get a cheep, reliable camera with an extraordinary lens and a digital back. The back will cost several thousand dollars. If you want to stay with film ...there are great deals out there on Mamiya RB 67s. I use a Linhof Technika 6x9 Camera that will beat the pants of most other cameras ...but a digital back isn't available. I saw one on eBay for a couple of grand.
2006-09-18 13:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HOLD IT. Why don't you take a bona fide photography course and learn about the cameras and different formats and technologies? Would you want a film camera or a digital camera. What is your budget? What kinds of images do you like to take? Do you have a camera right now, and if so, what is the brand and model number?
There are a lot of questions that you must get answered before you indulge in an expensive camera... you really don't know what you're getting into. An expensive camera is not gong to make you a better photographer anymore than an expensive hammer will make me a better carpenter! Remember, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Hemingway... they didn't have expensive word processors or computers to be such great writers, right?
Think about it. Take a course first. Then decide. Are you interested in film technology or digital technology?
Good luck and best wishes.
2006-09-19 00:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large format cameras are VERY expensive. The best medium format camera is a Hassleblad, also expensive. A less expensive alternative is Bronica.
However good 35mm negs can be blown up quite large (I have some enlarged to 20" by 30") without losing definition.
For 35mm I would recommend Nikon - one from the top end of the range - for their superb lens.
Also choose your film carefully. Something like Velvia for slides and professional print film such are Kodak Portra.
2006-09-18 12:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Les 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your money situation.
do you want to large format or medium format?
Hassies are OK, but not what they used to be. It is my understanding that they are being made by Fuji now in Japan. Tha tis not all bad becasue Fuji makes some very good medium format equipment.
For information purposes of the medium format camera, Bronica ends up on the service bench more than all the rest combined.
I went with a Mamiya RB67 of which there are a plethora on the market used. The camera itself is cheap, Glass is where the cost comes in. My RB has no internal light meter
2006-09-19 01:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go too crazy with buying a professional camera when many of today's digital camera's are reasonably priced, take great photos, and you can edit (crop, change colors, etc.) with something like Photo shop; if you're a good enough photographer, the camera is but a mere tool for your abilities and talent!
2006-09-18 12:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a photographer since 1977 and used to use medium format. I have since switched to digital for the flexibility and instant feedback, and I am in love with my Nikon D200. It makes a finer image than 35 mm with all the convenience and digital tricks and a camera the same smaller size.
2006-09-19 07:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Teddie M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hasselblad
2006-09-18 12:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to decide if large format (4x5) or medium format (120)
2006-09-18 12:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by bigonegrande 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CANON 20D
2006-09-18 12:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by kcraig2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋