Posted: 12/19/2006 9:55:19 AM EDT
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Ok so my friend has just got out of highschool and wants to pursue a life in photography. He is willing to spend 800-1200 on a good high end camera. It has to be digital, good resolution, able to use lenses, etc. Let me know, thanks! |
What's his lens budget? |
I have a Digital Rebel XT (and I'm probably going to get a Powershot SD700 IS for a point and shoot); basically I'm a Canon guy.  But I still say go with the Nikon D80. It's hands-down the winner in this generation of entry-level DSLRs... |
If only for the decent viewfinder... |
| The camera really matters little. I would get a camera that he can wear-out and will hold-up, but not spend too much. The lenses is where it's at (and the guy behind the camera). I just bought the Sony Alpha A100 and am very happy with that. I wanted the Canon 30D, but it was out of my range for now. If your friend can muster the full $1200, then he can get the Nikon D80 with kit lens for around that amount. That would be a great start, and he'd want to get into the good lenses as soon as possible. Where any camera is really found lacking is if all you have is the kit lens. They just aren't fast enough or clear enough to satisfy someone who's serious about photography. Digital cameras come and go, but good lenses are an investment. |