Comments on: what is a great professional looking digital camera i can use for childrens photography/ small biz?

By: noplomojovens

noplomojovens — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:03:59 +0000

You need a camera that does not have that slight pause after you trip the shutter… and there are some for under $500… just look around… but that is NUMBER ONE on the list of features for children’s photography
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By: electrosmack1

electrosmack1 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:54:59 +0000

It’s one thing to have a "professional looking camera", but you also have to have real professional skills, otherwise your business will sink fast.

The best DSLR for the money is the Nikon D40. You can pick them up at B&H Photo online for $469, new.

As for the Canon Rebel, there are 35mm versions and digital versions. From film through digital, the Rebel series was never created with build quality in mind. So, this would be something to consider before you buy.
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By: Brent Y

Brent Y — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:14:59 +0000

Canon Rebel XTi would be good – but no, digital cameras do not shoot 35mm film, the construction is diffrent inside. There was once a company that was trying to put out a "digital back" of sorts that would convert 35mm cameras, but that never got off the ground.

DO NOT get a point-and-shoot or ZLR – you want a camera with lenses you can change so you are not forever limited by the built-in lens. Also, the quality of P&S lenses, while getting better all the time, is still not the quality of good SLR lenses.
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By: Edwin

Edwin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:50:59 +0000

If you are willing to put forth the effort to learn to use it a DSLR would be your best choice. No shutter lag, you look through the lens directly at your subject (very useful when photographing children) and very versatile since you can add lenses, external flash units, etc. There is a learning curve so be prepared to invest some time and effort to really READ & STUDY the Owner’s Manual and experiment with the camera.*

That said, IMO you should take a serious look at the Sony A100 DSLR. Careful shopping should find one with lens for around your budget. Check keh.com, adorama.com, bhphotovideo.com as well as Circuit City, Best Buy, etc.

The A100 is 10 megapixel, has Super SteadyShot (their name for Image Stabilization) in the camera body, dust removal for the sensor and it can use every Minolta Maxxum Auto Focus lens made since 1985.

You might find these books helpful as well:

"Hands-On Digital Photography" by George Schaub

"How Digital Photography Works, 2nd. Edition" by Ron White

* There is a learning curve with even a simple point and shoot digicam. To successfully use one requires that you READ & STUDY its Owner’s Manual.
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By: Sarah M

Sarah M — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:45:59 +0000

The Canon Rebel is either a 35mm camera or a digital camera. It does not do both (no camera does). I have a Rebel XTi, but it cost about $800 with the lens, and to be honest the lens isn’t even that great. You will probably need to invest in multiple lenses if you want to have a successful business.

It’s a nice camera though, and it definitely looks "professional" enough.
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By: sk8erjoshk3

sk8erjoshk3 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:03:59 +0000

Canon rebel is always good for beginners. My advice is to get the Rebel, get the hang of it, and if you enjoy it move a model up. A professional camera is useless if you don't really know how to use the extra features you paid for. They have used rebels on craigslist.org all the time.
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By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:18:59 +0000

Nikon D40
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By: Kieran W

Kieran W — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:40:59 +0000

canon power shot.
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