Camera Help...

[Whitney]

This is for all of the Photographers out there.

I am new to photography and I really want to take some amazing pictures of my animals. I am not trying to take up photography as a profession, just merely a hobby. I would like to get a high quality camera and lens. I will be taking pictures of my bp’s as well as a rambunctious Siberian Husky. (I would like something with accurate action shots) Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there a brand I should keep in mind or shy away from?

Thanks in advance.

[Serpents_Den]

I would suggest looking into a Canon or Nikon DSLR and highly recommend checking out B&H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/1...l_Cameras.html

Here are some pics from my Nikon.









Hope this helps.

[Patrick Long]

I would not consider myself a Photographer by any means, but I LOVE my Rebel XT (350d).

Its nothing fancy, nothin expensive, just a trustworthy, dependable camera.

LOVE IT!

(you can check my flickr to see some of my photos taken on my 350d)

[Serpents_Den]

I would not consider myself a Photographer by any means, but I LOVE my Rebel XT (350d).

Its nothing fancy, nothin expensive, just a trustworthy, dependable camera.

LOVE IT!

(you can check my flickr to see some of my photos taken on my 350d)

Very true Patrick, I saw your pics and they look great. Here is an old pic I taken using a 2 mega pixel pocket sized Nikon.

[Quickone4u]

I would suggest looking into a Canon or Nikon DSLR and highly recommend checking out B&H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/1...l_Cameras.html

Here are some pics from my Nikon.



Hope this helps.

+1000! Great site and I would also recommend Nikon or Canon. I'm biased towards Nikon because that's what I shoot and like. It's also what feels best to me in my hands. Like someone else already said. Go out to a few shops, pic them up,look at them,test them if possible, and choose what "feels" best to you and what you like the most. We can all tell you what we like and what works for us but, if it doesnt feel good for you and doesn't fit you then you probably won't like the results either. Just my .02

[Serpents_Den]

I shopped at B&H Photo both online and at the store. The store is very high tech, I never seen a retail store operate so sufficiently and far as service I give them an A+

[Serpents_Den]

I found this on Youtube. Notice they conveyor belts up near the ceiling, they use that to move product to be packed for shipping or being picked up as you exit the store!


YouTube - B&H Superstore Video

[Clear]

http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm

and

http://www.dpreview.com/

[OFRD_GRL]

Well...

You have 2 routes to go depending on how HIGH quality you want.

I have a P&S (point and shoot) camera that is very high resolution & takes great pictures... But the shutter speed isn't as fast as say, a DSLR is.. however it has all the options that a DSLR has, just without removeable lenses.. such as aperture, exposure, iso, etc.
Sony Cybershot is what it's called I forget the exact model..

I took some of these with the above camera, and some with the below camera....
http://flashforwardphotography.com/2...denverzoo.html

I also have a "cheap" Nikon D40 (DSLR) it is Nikon's entry level DSLR.. does a great job, and for non professionals does work amazing.



Another DSLR to look at would be a Canon Rebel XTI (or the newest version of that is the XSI).. On par with the Nikon entry level.. Menu & other things are set up much differently, but they accomplish the same thing in the end.

It's all on you as far as which you are more comfortable using. I myself prefer Nikons, but use an XTI at work daily and have no qualms about it.

[panthercz]

You need to 1st choose a budget before anything else.