which model to choose

[v bindal]

Dear all,

 

I am new to this arena...want to start shooting...mostly close ups,

portraits...I am looking for a good starter Camera...any suggestions

 

Vikas

[._._z]

Pentax Spotmatic.

[tommyinca]

Or Pentax K10D, K100D, Or Canon 40D, 400D Xti, Nikon D80, Olympus E510, they are all good. IMHO, Pentax and Olympus seems to have the best features for the money.

[bueh]

First -- what budget. Then -- what kind of camera (film vs digital, compact vs <abbr title="single-lens reflex camera">SLR</abbr> vs rangefinder). Last but not least -- for what exact applications mostly.

[JAPster]

Hi VB.

Sounds like the first decisions should be..

a) the budget bracket, how much can you spend?

b) digital camera or film camera?

c) then specific model #'s.

 

If you decide on a 35mm SLR film camera, I would suggest that a

Nikon N75 or

Sigma SA-7N Kit ( camera, 2 lenses, and bag).

 

Both of these cameras are in the same category: advanced/manual 35mm film cameras. Both are about the same size and weight. And both pack about the same amount of functions into the unit.

 

You can find the Sigma SA-7N Kit pretty cheap on the Internet. It includes the 35mm camera body, 2 lenses, and a basic carrying bag. These are selling on the Internet for $100-$150.

 

In my opinion, either of these 2 cameras would be good starter cameras, and neither one of them will cost you the farm.

[Andy Collins]

Are you new to the arena of photography in general, or digital photography specifically? I agree with Bueh that it would help to know if you're talking about film or digital, compact or slr. That info would help us to make better recommendations.

[serjohn]

Nikon F2. Built like a tank and will outlive you. If you get one that uses non-AI lenses you can get the lenses dirt cheap.