What is a good professional digital camera for beginners?

Question

I have three 6.0 megapixel cameras. I kept trying to get one that would work well, but they really aren't doing the job for me. I like to take pictures at concerts and they often come out too dark (the flash won't reach the stage), blurry, or don't zoom in well enough. I think it's time to splurge on a nice camera that will meet my needs, but I have no idea what to get. I need something that's good for beginners, but will also be good as I get more advanced. Needs to be under $500, preferrably under $400.
Any suggestions from experienced photographers?
Thanks!!

How about this?

Nikon D70 Digital SLR

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OR

Canon G6 7.1MP

Answer 1

Something by Canon.

Answer 2

You need a camera with good high ISO performance, not one with a stronger flash. Your budget limits your choices somewhat. Here's some suggestions:

1) a used Nikon D50, paired with a 70-300mm lens, with the camera at ISO 800 or ISO 1600.

2) a used Canon Rebel XT (not the older Digital Rebel and not the current Rebel XTi), also pared with a 70-300mm lens and the camera set at high ISO (again, ISO 800 or 1600).

Pretty much, anything new you can rule out because a body alone will hit your budget limits. Expect to spend about $300 to $350 for a body, plus another $150 or so on a lens.

The other thing you should do is practice your techniques for low-light shooting. That means holding the camera steady, bracing the camera, etc. Forget trying to use a flash to light up anything more than 15 feet or so away. Also, you need to make sure you can get into concerts with a professional camera and a big lens, or risk having it confiscated/held when you try to enter.

Answer 3

An newbie beginning out with a professional digicam could be somewhat like studying to fly utilizing a 747. Not a pleasant suggestion. First you must be trained all you'll be able to approximately publicity, composition, movie progress and printing earlier than you soar into the fray. You stated "anything no longer too high-priced". A professional digicam with one lens will set you again approximately $6,000. If that's no longer high-priced, good then k. You could also be higher off purchasing a used Nikon F4 or Canon EOS 1n and a lens and begin studying learn how to disclose movie. Many group schools present categories in pictures and after getting skilled the magic of establishing and printing your possess paintings, then come to a decision in case you wish to shop for a virtual frame to compare your lenses. If you make a decision this ain't your sort of gig, then you haven't spent an excessive amount of cash and you'll be able to promote the digicam and lenses for approximately what you paid for them. If you do move nuts like I did, you'll have already got suitable lenses for the Nikon or Canon DSLR you finally get.

Answer 4

First, be aware that most concerts do not allow cameras like the one you need. If you are caught using it, it will be confiscated and you may never see it again.

That said, you'll need a DSLR and a relatively fast lens - a zoom with a minimum aperture of f2.8. Unless you buy used, your budget isn't enough for this equipment. Check craigslist in your area and if there is a professional camera store close, call and ask if they handle used equipment. You can also check at bhphotovideo.com or keh.com for used equipment.

Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Sony, Olympus, Pentax are all good brands.

Answer 5

I would go with the Nikon D40. It costs a little more, but it's very user friendly and it's great for beginners. The body is not big and it's light, perfect for those who want the results of a nice DSLR without spending too much money.

I have the Nikon D80 and I've played around with the D40. I liked the results of the pictures I took with the D40.

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Answer 6

Try to look out any entry level of DSLR(digital SLR) type