I am wanting to try my hand at Professional Photography and would like to buy a good but not too expensive ( just in case it dont work out too well) digital camera for about $400-600. Don't really know that much about all of the inner workings of cameras, I've been told that my photo ideas are great, just need a better camera. The more of a "point and shoot" camera would be great for me until I learn more about what I'm doing.
Detailed camera names and models would greatly be appreciated so I would be able to compare between them.
Thanks ahead.
2007-12-10 15:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by patti p 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I would like to get into family photos - pregnancy and babies mostly
2007-12-10 15:13:46 · update #1
Consider a Nikon D40. Great for beginners and excellent for family photos.
http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40-performance.htm
Pregnancy photos? Here's some samples:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=pregnancy&cm=nikon%2Fd40
Family shots? Here's some:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?cm=nikon%2Fd40&q=family&m=tags
And you wanted to photography babies...
http://www.flickr.com/search/?cm=nikon%2Fd40&q=babies&m=text
If you have any other questions, please email me or ask.
Currently the D40 is available for $499.95 for the body & 18-55mm lens.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541536652.htm
And for only $599 for the body & 18-55mm, & 55-200mm lenses.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1160.htm
No tax and free shipping.
2007-12-10 16:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by George Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, enroll in photography classes. Spend at least a year using a totally manual 35mm camera. Learn about light, composition, shutter speeds, ISO, f-stops. Process and print your own black & white film. Learn to see photographically.
Second, find a working professional photographer and ask to be his/her unpaid assistant. You'll soon learn that its about 10% photography and 90% "grunt work' - taxes, insurance, securing assignments, delivering prints, paying the bills, handling complaints from customers etc., etc.
Buying a DSLR will NOT magically transform you or anyone else into a "professional photographer". It requires training and experience and a lot of hard work.
2007-12-11 00:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably hard to get into Professional Photography with a "point and shoot" camera. However, for your budget you can get some not bad SLRs as: Canon Rebel XT or XTi, Nikon D40 or even used D80 and Sony A100. For its comparison be my guest at: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/choosing-digital-slr-nikon-d40s-vs-d300.html
Regards
2007-12-10 22:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by samsonovster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised at how many people want to get into professional photography when they don't know how to work a camera! I would suggest you take some classes and learn how to compose the shots, and how to light the different poses. You need a lot more than a good camera to take good pictures. Good luck!
2007-12-10 19:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What kind of professional photography?
- Wedding
- Portrait
- Photojournalism
- Sports
- Product
?
2007-12-10 15:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go for Canon PowerShot S3 IS. It is highly recommended by most of the sites.
Price Range $269.95 - $483.60
Or you can go for Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Price Range $332.00 - $578.65
2007-12-10 16:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by The Rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋