Taking the Leap to DSLR
How bout I say what I want and what I'm using it for and I get some recommendations?
I'm a mom and I grow my own organic vegetables. So I want a camera that I can use for portraits and close-ups of my garden veggies. From what I've seen, the lenses on the DSLR are more limiting in that respect than a point and shoot, but maybe I'm wrong?
No aspirations of being a professional or anything, just want better looking photos so would def want to keep the price around or under 800.
Thanks all!
That way if it's not exactly what you wanted you can upgrade later without as much guilt. Plus it will give you a chance to figure out what are important features to you.I would look into Canon or Nikon being two very popular user friendly brands and being very available on the new and used market. And a "Nifty Fifty" is a great affordable lens for both portrait and product pictures.
Good luck narrowing it down a little.
If you are just starting and want to photograph veggies a DSLR would be your best bet, in my opinion. I think a nifty fifty/ 50mm lens would be good but you may want to consider a dedicated macro lens for your specific needs. A good macro can be used as a regular lens as well as shoot details for macro work.I did some price research at KEH.com-very good place to use for used equipment. I also shoot Canon so I based my research off of that as I know the product line better, I do not know much about Nikon except that it is a very good choice as well.
Canon 40D body only in like new- condition; www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Digital-Camera-...-DC029990977590?r=FE
A compact macro 50mm (it shoots macro and is a 50mm fixed, I own the newer version of this lens and love it.: www.keh.com/camera/Canon-EOS-Fixed-Focal...-CE06999047080N?r=FE
You can also check bhphotovideo.com & adorama.com, both are extremely reliable and safe to order from.
Good to know I can knock the micros out of the running seeing as so many of you said no to that idea. I think I'll just stick with Canon then (since I have one already) so I can make that simple.
Oh I can't wait!!!
In general, you'd probably be more than happy with either. If you have any friends/family with a DSLR, it might be worth going with the same brand so you can get tips and maybe even borrow some lenses.
Good luck!
Scott
- Twin Cities, MN
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