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.

[panthercz]

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

[Clementine_3]

Go to shops and play with them. See what feels best in your hand and have someone show you the different functions, one will feel much nicer than another. If it's not comfortable for you to hold and operate it you aren't going to use it much.
I have a Canon Rebel XT and a few Canon lenses and love it. I've had Canons forever so when I got my digital I stuck with Canon, didn't want to buy new lenses and start over with something else. I still occasionally bust out the old fashioned film cameras...my all time favorite to use is my Canon elan 7e. I so wish my XT had eye control, that is the cat's meow!!

[ajeff]

Hows about a canon T1i AKA 500D? It takes photos and HD video and its got a decent price & its the newest model. A few interchangable lenses later on and you should be set.

The reason I opt for a DSLR is because they are more flexable, shoot faster don't have the shutter lag point and shoots do where you click the shutter and a second later, it fires after your animal has moved causing a blurred photo. A DSLR is a camera you can GROW into, for now you can put it in green box mode and later on as you learn, change modes and get really creative.

One word of advice, STAY AWAY from anything that looks too good to be true, if you have to ask about it, its probably a sham. B&H and adorama are both good places to buy from.

I currantly use a canon 30D, but I am looking in to a minor upgrade later in the year if funds are available.

[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