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| Posted by NotBatman An XS (with a working autofocus) would do you fine to get started. I used an XSi for many years. If you're willing to go used, you can find a lot in your price range. http://www.bhphoto...rt&mnp=150&mxp=350 It's silly, but sometimes it's true that "The best camera is the one in your hands" because until it's in your hands, there's nothing. Don't worry about "the best" don't worry about what you can't afford, just pick something up (but make sure it isn't shit) and start shooting and working on your technique. Build skill (and gear) as you go and as you are able. |
| | | Posted by Elwood_Blues I'm glad you brought up that quote.. It's one of the greats.. What it comes down to is that you have to get out there and shoot.. When a shot doesn't work out like you thought it would try to figure out why.. Was it you? Was it the camera? Once you figure out what went wrong you can figure out how better to make your camera do what you intended.. I think only then you should think about equipment upgrades.. You have to be honest with yourself.. Is the image you are trying to capture beyond your equipment.. or beyond your ability. The good news is.. It's a lot cheaper to expand your own ability. I shoot with the Nikon D800.. For what I do.. it's damn near perfect. BUT you DON'T have to have a 3k body to show a decent result..! 1.
I shot this while on vacation in Amsterdam with a $60 Kodak point & shoot. When you know what to tell a camera to do.. & how to tell it.. you can achieve great results! |
| | | | | Posted by JKuhnss I am thinking of ordering a Nikon D5200. Does anybody have experience with this camera and could give me some reviews? |
| | | | | | | Posted by ISO640 They all perform fairly equally--particularly consumer level DSLR's... Also, don't be afraid to buy last years' model. As long as you're buying from a reputable dealer (Adorama, B&H and KEH), you'll be fine and save money for the more important lenses. |
| | | | | Posted by Trackrunner Most definetly going to get a nikon d3100, only problem is that it has no mic input, anyone know of anything that might have a mic input while still being around the same price/quality of the d3100? |
| | | Posted by PorkyMcCaw The d3200 has an external mic input. You might be able to pick up a used one for the same price or a little less than a new d3100 |
| | | Posted by Trackrunner Thanks, I looked into that and the d3200 is a bit more expensive, but it also has a nicer screen, so I think it's worth it. |
| | | Posted by dashrsp Looking on ebay, prices for the D5100 and D3200 were the same (~350-400 w/ kit lens), and the D5100 is definitely a better buy--regardless of megapixels. EDIT: *it will be a better buy if you're planning on doing a lot of videography, which sounds like you will since you want a mic input. |
| | | Posted by Trackrunner thanks, I'm trying to keep the price lower than 350 and that certainly looks like a good option as well. |
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