The best digital camera with pro. results?

Question

I want a camera to do some major photography-
pro results
awesome features
a camera that a real photographer would use-
you know....i want to get somthing worthwhile so yeah-thanx
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Answer 1

To paraphrase Ansel Adams, one of the greatest landscape photographers in American history, "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it."

So YOU make the difference. The camera is just a tool. Here is a very revealing article to read.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm

As far as equipment goes, I'd suggest getting a Nikon or Canon DSLR. The model choice is dependent on your budget and how important individual features are to you. Nobody can tell you which is the best pair of shoes, the best car, or the best friend to have. You have to make those decisions.

Personally, I use a Nikon D70, but that's because I have used Nikon SLR cameras for decades. (boy, that makes me feel old!) I also have a collection of Nikon and Nikon-mount lenses. I shoot photos for a sports website.

My brother shoots sports with his Canon Rebel XTi. Another brother of mine is devoted to his Sony Alpha. Still a third brother takes landscape & macro photos with his Nikon D70.

Who's right? We all are, because we made decisions based on what fit our needs, wants, and budget.

I hope this is helpful for you.

Answer 2

The camera does not make the photo. Never has, never will. It's the 12" behind the camera that make the difference so save your money. Amazing photos have been shot with $2 cameras because the photographer is creative while a lot of trash has been shot with $5,000. ones. It is not the camera, get over it. I shoot with a $35,000 camera because that is what is expected considering what I charge but I could shoot a lot of that stuff with a $5,000 and nobody would be the wiser. If you're creative, you're creative. Period. While creative there may be limitations to what your camera can do and that is the only time you should upgrade. Don't believe all the ads. Hope that helps. Edit= There is no such thing as semi-pro. You're either pro (meaning you make money from your shots) or you are not. Pro is not a label of quality, just a tax thing.

Answer 3

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Answer 4

The most expensive, technologically advanced camera will not make good, much less great, images until it is in the hands of a skilled, knowledgeable photographer. A mediocre photographer will produce mediocre images regardless of the camera used. A skilled photographer can (and will) produce very good images with the simplest camera. Just as buying a Ferrari will not make you a race car driver, buying an expensive pro-level camera will not make you (or anyone) a pro photographer.

Can you explain the relationship between light, ISO, aperture and shutter speed?

Do you know the Rule of Thirds?

Whar are "leading lines" and how are they used?

Do you know what Depth of Field (DOF) is?

Do you know when you'd want minimum DOF and how to achieve it?

Do you know when you'd want maximum DOF and how to achieve it?

Do you know what to do and how to do it when your subject is back-lit (standing with their back to the light source) and you don't want a silhouette, you want detail in their face and attire?

Do you know what to do and how to do it when your subject is facing the light source and standing in front of a dark background?

Do you know what Aperture Preferred and Shutter Preferred mean? Do you know under what conditions one would be preferable to the other?

Do you know when you might need to use Manual Mode and how to use it?

Do you know what EV is and when you'd use it?

Do you know how to use light to show depth and texture in a subject?

Given a choice between making a stong image that was technically bad or a bad image that was technically strong, which would you choose?

I am not trying to offend you. I'm simply testing you. I wish you well and hope you find success in photography.

Answer 5

any SLR camera, preferably Nikon or Canon.
Good pics depend a lot on the lens you employ - so the faster your lens, the better the results.

Taking a pic is half the job - the other half is the developing side. To make ordinary photos stunning, you will have to use a good photo editting program such as Abode PhotoShop or Essentials. The magic you can perform with Photoshop to transform photos into a work of art is very realistic and very rewarding.

So go for it - buy an SLR camera with Photoshop.
Good Luck.

Answer 6

Canon EOS 40D the newest camera from Canon just came out in Aug. is what I would recommend for great results, if you are willing to shell out about 1200-1500 dollars this will get you off to a great start if not go for the Nikon D80 it ranges between 700-1200 dollar range however the Canon EOS Rebel XTi remains a very good first dSLR, for between 500-1000 dollars and can often be found in package deals in this range.

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Answer 7

I shoot the Pentax K10D profesionaly. Does that mean that Nikon/Canon/Olympus cameras suck? Nope far from it. My wife shoots the Olympus E-volt and I used to shoot with a Nikon film and my brother shoots an older manual Canon film camera.

I agree with everyone else, It's not the camera, its the photographer. You'd be surprised how many "pro's" should drop photographyy and take up basket weaving!

I shot the K10D for my reasons, so don't just buy Canon/Nikon 'cause everyone says so. Buy them because they do what you need it to do.

Answer 8

I consulted with a professional photographer (I'm not, but I'm a journalist) before buying a Canon Rebel XTI. You can upgrade the lens and use it on automatic before learning all about photography. I paid $849 at Best Buy. Even I can take great pictures!

Answer 9

pro results are the result of training, experience, practice, passion and study

no camera can give you those qualities

i have won awards with a $100 Slr, sometimes I use a $2000 camera, camera HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PRO RESULTS - its the operator

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