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Recommend me an entry level DLSR camera
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Honestly, the eternal Canon/Nikon tussle is irrelevent to anyone but pros.
Ok, it might have a tiny relevance if you take a lot of shots in low light, cuz the cheaper Canons' sensors are lagging Nikon's Sony sensors a bit at higher ISOs (just at this moment in time; they'll catch up). http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Ratings
In typical light, both brands are better than you'll need.
But consider this: Most great photo opportunities are lost forever -- because the photographer didn't feel like having a few of pounds of gear hanging off his shoulder all day.
The better recent mirrorless cams (= non-DSLR) are real contenders for most peoples' needs, at a more manageable bulk/weight.
I have the top of the line Olympus Pen E-P5, it's more camera than I need, but I can stuff it in a jacket pocket.
It was the right compromise of features for my priorities:
- Pocketable (just -- big pocket)
- Excellent image quality in good light, low light capabilities equal to the best previous generation DSLR (just a bit behind a current, say, small Nikon DSLR).
- Truly excellent range of quality lenses -- most of which are half the size and weight of their DSLR equivalents.
- Virtually instant autofocus in most light with most lenses
- State-of-the-art image stabilization in the body (works
with any lens you attach, even 3rd party ones attached with adaptors).
Some folks would opt for Oly's OM-D line to get a built in (electronic) viewfinder, at the cost of a bit more bulk.
I'm not saying Olympus is the best choice for everyone, Sony and Fuji and Pana also have various quality compact mirrorless models that will make it easier to keep your cam with you all day without getting a shoulder cramp.
My personal preference for the micro 4/3 mirrorless format (Oly & Pana) is only cuz I love the tiny, fast aperture and excellent prime lens.
DSLR or mirrorless, it's a great time to buy a camera, it'd be difficult to a terrible choice. Good luck!
P.S.: All this blogger's shots were taken on micro 4/3s:
http://robinwong.blogspot.ca/
Ok, it might have a tiny relevance if you take a lot of shots in low light, cuz the cheaper Canons' sensors are lagging Nikon's Sony sensors a bit at higher ISOs (just at this moment in time; they'll catch up). http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Ratings
In typical light, both brands are better than you'll need.
But consider this: Most great photo opportunities are lost forever -- because the photographer didn't feel like having a few of pounds of gear hanging off his shoulder all day.
The better recent mirrorless cams (= non-DSLR) are real contenders for most peoples' needs, at a more manageable bulk/weight.
I have the top of the line Olympus Pen E-P5, it's more camera than I need, but I can stuff it in a jacket pocket.
It was the right compromise of features for my priorities:
- Pocketable (just -- big pocket)
- Excellent image quality in good light, low light capabilities equal to the best previous generation DSLR (just a bit behind a current, say, small Nikon DSLR).
- Truly excellent range of quality lenses -- most of which are half the size and weight of their DSLR equivalents.
- Virtually instant autofocus in most light with most lenses
- State-of-the-art image stabilization in the body (works
with any lens you attach, even 3rd party ones attached with adaptors).
Some folks would opt for Oly's OM-D line to get a built in (electronic) viewfinder, at the cost of a bit more bulk.
I'm not saying Olympus is the best choice for everyone, Sony and Fuji and Pana also have various quality compact mirrorless models that will make it easier to keep your cam with you all day without getting a shoulder cramp.
My personal preference for the micro 4/3 mirrorless format (Oly & Pana) is only cuz I love the tiny, fast aperture and excellent prime lens.
DSLR or mirrorless, it's a great time to buy a camera, it'd be difficult to a terrible choice. Good luck!
P.S.: All this blogger's shots were taken on micro 4/3s:
http://robinwong.blogspot.ca/
My wife and I just purchased this little gem...
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It's truly a fantastic camera for the size and weight. My wife went to photography school and has some pretty expensive gear but this Panasonic has replaced pretty much everything for 95% of our camera needs - lazing quick AF, excellent image quality and a surprising array of lenses. It also has a pretty extensive manual feature set. The only negative that I can think of is that the image stabilization is not inherent in the body of the camera - it's dependent on the less having some sort of stabilization feature.
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It's truly a fantastic camera for the size and weight. My wife went to photography school and has some pretty expensive gear but this Panasonic has replaced pretty much everything for 95% of our camera needs - lazing quick AF, excellent image quality and a surprising array of lenses. It also has a pretty extensive manual feature set. The only negative that I can think of is that the image stabilization is not inherent in the body of the camera - it's dependent on the less having some sort of stabilization feature.
I've always been all about Pentax cameras. Although I've never used any of their DSLR offerings, stopped photography right as digital was gaining ground.
Great little machine. If I had one, I'd get the Olympus 12mm f2.0 for an excellent, fast and compact wide prime lens. You could actually take people shots inside an elevator with one of these! And it's fast enough, tp match that great sensor.
Wide angle suffers less from the lack of stabilization.
On your budget, I suggest the canon 70D to you, if budget allows, consider the 7D, here are the features and comparison
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