New camera
Dec 1, 2013 07:14:32 #
Yeagerfamily
Loc: Pa
I want to improve my schools on portrait photography and want s new camera what camera is a good choice nikon or canon?
Dec 1, 2013 07:24:01 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
I want to improve my schools on portrait photography and want s new camera what camera is a good choice nikon or canon?
You must be very new here. This is NOT a question that can be answered! There are many excellent cameras out there (not just Canon and Nikon),including the new Sony A77. But comparing Nikon to Canon is like comparing Toyota to Honda - both companies make exceptionally good products with more in common than differences, and generally people like one because that it what they started with and have had good results. If people take the bait of this question the answers could go on for pages and pages. But most will tell you it is the PHOTOGRAPHER that takes the photograph, not the camera. And in regards to portrait photography, what is probably far more important than which brand of camera to get is what lenses you get!
Dec 1, 2013 07:25:28 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
I want to improve my schools on portrait photography and want s new camera what camera is a good choice nikon or canon?
Have you considered researching this topic?
Fortunately on this site there's a great deal of information regarding the question that you just asked plus there's the net. As has been said here many times, google (or the search engine of your choice) is your friend.
When considering cameras, don't limit yourself to just Canon or Nikon as there are other wonderful cameras now available.
Good luck in your search!
GordonB.
Dec 1, 2013 07:47:28 #
The 'its the photographer and not the camera' philosophy has some merit, but does an ace carpenter want a hammer that is cheap and breaks when he hits a nail with it. Does he want a saw that wouldn't cut hot butter?
Now there is more than one brand of hammer or saw that provide quality tools. Thus there is more than one brand of camera that will provide quality images, but it isn't all the photographer's skills that do the job. If he has good skills, he wants good tools to ply those skills with.
Now there is more than one brand of hammer or saw that provide quality tools. Thus there is more than one brand of camera that will provide quality images, but it isn't all the photographer's skills that do the job. If he has good skills, he wants good tools to ply those skills with.
Dec 1, 2013 07:48:00 #
Dec 1, 2013 08:00:48 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
Any suggestions on which camera to buy
What's your budget?? A good "point-and-shoot" camera can be had for $100. A full-frame Canon with a really nice lens for portrait work might cost you $6,000.
Many here recommend for those starting out a "bridge" camera - a digital SLR which is lighter and smaller than most DSLR's, and which has a lens that zooms from wide angle to telephoto. The Canon SX50 (less than $400) gets very high marks. If you want a good DSLR, also consider the Canon T3i. You will probably want a lens in the range of 80-120mm for portrait work. Consider taking a photography class so that you can get the most out of whatever camera you purchase.
Dec 1, 2013 08:09:29 #
Yeagerfamily
Loc: Pa
Thx for your suggestions, I'm considering taking the course online from ny institute of photography
Dec 1, 2013 08:27:56 #
If you are going to take a course, then you will want a camera that has the capability to shoot full manual. In that mode you can set shutter speed and aperture exactly the way you want. This gives you more control than simply allowing the camera to make all your decisions. One thing that is important in choosing a camera is how it feels in your hand. Some people have big hands and it is awkward to manipulate small cameras. Others don't want to carry a big heavy camera around. Brand is a less important decision.
Dec 1, 2013 09:15:50 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
I want to improve my schools on portrait photography and want s new camera what camera is a good choice nikon or canon?
Nikon D3200 or D5300, Fujifilm XA-1, Canon D1100, Sony SLT A65 and many more are good choice for this.
Dec 1, 2013 11:29:31 #
Yeagerfamily
Loc: Pa
I'm gonna look at all of these, I'm hoping one day to be a professional photographer
Dec 1, 2013 12:03:20 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
Any suggestions on which camera to buy
Yeager, welcome to the Hog.
I would recommend a Canon camera. What is your budget? If it's for school fotos, you should go with a Full Frame, like a Canon 5dmkll, but they are not entry level. For school shots, you also need a good flash, preferably a strobe and a tripod.
Give us a Little more info on uses and budget.
Again, welcome.
SS
Dec 1, 2013 12:18:11 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
You need to go to your local camera store and get some hands on. You need to see what feels good in your hands and see what function and dial layout is best suited for you. When you're looking at the top of the line cameras for example Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus and so on you really can't make a bad choice. To ask the folks here what you should buy will only stir up a cloud of name calling and shouting. It's a little like trying to determine which football team is the best for you to cheer for.
Dec 1, 2013 13:03:32 #
Yeagerfamily
Loc: Pa
I'm thinking 4-500$ on a camera I want a camera thats good for portrait shots one that you can have the pics developed into wallets up to a gigantic pic w o blur or anything. One that'll allow me to develop the pics into anysize w o distorting the pic. Another question any suggestions for which company to use to develop my pics into professional quality pics?I've found process one and they seem reasonable price wise I was just wonder if what companies other photographers used and that had quick turb around times getting the pics back to me for my customers
Dec 1, 2013 13:09:40 #
Yeagerfamily wrote:
Any suggestions on which camera to buy
I've always used Nikons, but I've bought various brands of P&S cameras. I look for factory refurbished cameras because I can save several hundred dollars. Without knowing any details about how much you have budgeted, I'd say to look at the D5200 and D7000 (or D7100) as refurbs.
http://www.cameta.com/refurbished-digital-slr-cameras.cfm
Dec 1, 2013 13:12:20 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
For gigantic pics (whatever that means) you'll need a lot of resolution, lots of pixels and for great sharpness you'll need great glass. With a budget of $500. you may struggle. Maybe you can find a used or refurbished Nikon D7000 which would get you off to a good start.
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