I'm looking for a very good camera to start off a photography career, but I was hoping to spend about £400-£500 on something that is very good, professianal, and so I don't have buy a better one later... (I think it's a bit of a waste spending like £300, then when I'm ready, getting one for like £500)
2007-03-18 04:13:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
£500 would be minimum, about £1000 maximum...
2007-03-18 04:24:17 · update #1
The best Professional grade DSLR you can get, before going into really silly prices is the Nikon D200. Only trouble is you've gotta buy the lenses seperately
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/d200.html
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/photo/digicameras/nikon.html#d200
The Fuji S5 Pro is supposed to be pretty good too, but costs £999
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/photo/digicameras/fuji.html#s5pro
But as these are both out of the initial price range you asked about, it looks like your best bet would be the Nikon D70s
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/nikon_d70s.html
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/photo/digicameras/nikon.html#d70s
2007-03-21 08:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any of the entry level dSLRS would be perfect for what you are looking for. They are all really good cameras. I would look into the Nikon d40, d70s, or d80; the canon rebel XTi, or 30d; or Olympus e-500. They are all great cameras that take really nice pictures. I have the canon rebel XT and love it to death, I've taken some really nice pictures with it.
The total price you would be spending for a good camera set up does not just include the price of the camera. Add in the price of memory cards (I recommend at least two), back up battery, case, cleaning supplies, and a UV or protection filter on ALL of your lenses. Those filters shouldn't come off. Once you get into photography, look into getting a better lens, and play around with different filters. If you are shooting outdoors, get a polarizing filter.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions! (listy07@yahoo.com)
2007-03-18 04:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by listy07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought an Olympus E-500 Evolt for $500! The original price is 856 i think but if you can find awsome deals for this camera at almost any store. It is my best friend great for entry level but so sophisticated. It is also the only camera under $1000 that has an automatic lens cleaning system (trust me it seems lame but you will want to die for this feature when ur sitting on the floor trying to clean your lens), I give this camera 2 thumbs up! and 5 stars! Hope that helps
2007-03-18 05:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by mltplprsonalty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best camera would be the Canon EOS 1 DS MkII but they are 4 and a half grand, £500 will get you and entry level DSLR like an EOS 400 or a Nikon D40, and thats before you start spending money on lenses.
Sorry mate, professional camera gear needs VERY deep pockets.
2007-03-18 04:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by thecoldvoiceofreason 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been a professional photographer since 1945 and used many cameras. Digitals and the other 'new age' cameras are nice but you cannot beat a 35MM film camera.
I have a Canon T70 that I paid $1,200 for new, with many accessories, used it all this time and the last offer I had from a drooling camera bug was $5,000, which I turned down.
It has a conventional and zoom lens, carrying bag, etc.
I know professional and news photographers who still use their Speed Graphics.
2007-03-18 04:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by ha_mer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a slightly better average camera, theres lots to choose from.
Its more the skill of the photographer than the quality of the camera that makes the picture.
A good photographer with a rubbish camera will get a better picture than a rubbish photographer with good camera.
The morla of this advice is-- become a good photographer first, whilst saving your money for that expensive equipment.
In the meentime the cameras will have got better and probably less expensive by the time you really need one.
2007-03-20 21:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a really bad question in regards to what you're opening yourself up to. Your equipment doesn't necessarily hold much bearing on your output as far as quality photography goes. Any decent digital camera today is capable of producing good images with the right person holding it. My suggestion is to go to dpreview.com and take a look at some of the recent reviews. There will be samples of the images taken with each camera. If you see some samples similar to what you wish to accomplish with your camera, there ya go. Good luck.
2007-03-18 08:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by PhotoArt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tough one to answer as there are so many makes and models on the market that I am sure are brilliant. From personal experience I would recommend the Canon 20D, or if you have a bit more to spend then the Canon 5D. 'User friendly' equipment that I feel offers top quality results.
2007-03-18 21:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by Lunar_Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My professional opinion on cheese is that I have been eating too much of it in the last few days. Now I'm tired of it, thank goodness. Last meal I had? cheese omelet with toast and milk. That was this morning and I haven't been hungry since.
2016-03-29 04:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Entry level would be Nikon D-40 which is cheaper than the Canon XT and probably better.
2007-03-18 04:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋