Semi-pro Digital SLR - Canon or Nikon..?

Muse

Which camera manufacturer do you prefer and why do you like them better?
Thanks for all your posts - here are additional details... I guess I am leaning towards Canon. However, I only have a Canon PowerShot S2IS. I have used a Canon Rebel SLR in the past. I would say my photo skills range from basic to intermediate depending upon the category of discussion.

I have developed a talent for subject composition and am working on my technique. Want to take my hobbie/skill to the next level...

People have requested to hire me, so I would like to have the appropriate equipment to get the job done and start my own business: Fashion, Product, Portrait, HeadShots, Nature.... I like the Image Stabilization of the Canon, but Nikon has some pluses too...I am wondering which will give me better overall pics in these above mentioned categories.

Money is always an obstacle, and I am trying to get by for around $3,000-$3,500 total equipment to start... (don't laugh!).

I was even contemplating using my powershot as my back-up camera...

Thanks!!!

Answer
First of all, the canon does not have image stabilzation. The Lenses do, and Nikon also has VR lenses

The very minimum you can get buy with is a canon 40D. The Nikon d300
is also a good bet.

I would say, for your price range,

get the nikon d300, an 18-200mm VR lens and an SB 900 flash

My projected cost for this would be

1500 for the camera 600 for the lens and 500 for the flash.

The camera is pretty high end, and can certainly be used for weddings and portraits...and everything else. The SB 900 is the top of the line flash and the 18-200mm
lens has gotten some decent ratings...and also will give you an excellent wide angle to pretty decent zoom (200mm on the d300 will be equivalent to 300mm

so that brings us to 1500+600+500= 2600. Now, for the remainder,
I would suggest getting a secondary flash..the sb 600, which should be about $200.= 2800. Finally i would suggest getting the 60mm f2.8
MACRO lens which will enable you to focus at 1:1 for close up product shots and on the d300, the 60mm range will give a perfect range for nice portraits as well, and its a FAST lens at f2.8...that's probably an extra 500 bucks...bringing us to 3300.

Try going down to your local camera store and suggest that you got this suggestion as a start up, and see what they tell you. I think that you will find that my prices are pretty accurate. The reason I suggested getting the secondary flash is due to the fact that Nikon has an excellent wireless flash system. Using two flashes will give you more control over your lighting..


I regularly talk to camera store guys. One told me he was shooting weddings and so forth with a canon 40D which is a great camera, and like I said, the very minimum you can get buy with. Its a bit cheaper than a Nikon d300, but another camera guy I talk to, and not just a salesperson but a true EXPERT and camera fanatic LOVES his Nikon d300...says there isn't anything he has found that it won't do, and he does a lot of fast action photos in low light.

I'm surprised other people didn't recommend flashes...for what you want to do, I really think you need the two flashes...
....you certainly need at least ONE top of the line flash...which is the SB900 from Nikon. Canon also has wireless flash systems as well.....

Sure you can get the L lenses and the 70-200mm f2.8 lenses and so forth, but not withing your budget. I'm trying to get you a pretty good startup here withing your budget.

One of the first answers listed lenses that would cost about $4000 minimum.

Please suggest me a good Digital camera to buy?

mkjijull

Hi,

I am planning to buy a digital cam.
my budget is around 200$. 9000 INR.
Preferred make - Cannon & Nikon.

I have chosen three models

Canon IXUS 220 HS Point & Shoot(12.1 Megapixel,Optical Zoom: 4x, CMOS Image Sensor,with 2.7 inch LCD, 10665 INR)
Canon IXUS 115 HS Point & Shoot(12.1 Megapixel,Optical Zoom: 4x, CMOS Image Sensor,with 3.0 inch LCD, 9210 INR)
Canon A 3300 Point & Shoot(16 Megapixel,Optical Zoom: 5x, CCD Image Sensor,with 3.0 inch LCD, 8725 INR)
becoz all these models comes under my budget.

The third model which i have mentioned has most of the options but its still less in price, Why?

Also suggest me any good models which are cheap and best.

All i need is when i shoot a image or video and transfer to PC it should be in good quality. I dont mind the image quality in 3.0 inch LCD in the camera.

Answer
Why is Canon A330 less expensive?
- Shoots lower definition video (720 vs 1081)
- Does not have HDMI
- Slower maximum shutter speed
- Slower continuous drive (.8 fps vs. 3.4 fps)
- Lower ISO range (1600 vs. 3200)
- larger
Here are the 3 specs side by side
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_ixus220hs&products=canon_ixus115hs&products=canon_a3300is

The IXUS 220 wins this shootout with the IXUS 115
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-IXUS-115HS-vs-Canon-IXUS-220HS

The IXUS 220 easily wins the shootout with the Canon A3300
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-A3300-IS-vs-Canon-IXUS-220HS

Competitors and reasons are given.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Title Post: Semi-pro Digital SLR - Canon or Nikon..?
Rating: 94% based on 99768 ratings. 4,5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown

Thank FOr Coming TO My Blog