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09/16/2012 06:43:59 AM · #1 |
I am looking for a nikon dslr but I don't know which camera is best for me.
I am new to photography and I like to shoot stuff close (autofocus) and shoot objects with low shutter speeds
Is a dslr camera with an autofocus motor better? If so which one is the best?
Message edited by author 2012-09-22 09:14:42.
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09/16/2012 08:41:33 AM · #2 |
first welcome.
second shooting stuff close is called macro.
all dslr have autofocus provided they are paired with the proper lens which wont be an issue so long as you aren't using fairly old lenses or lenses that don't mount natively to your camera.
any dlsr is going to be able to do what you want, teh bodies get more expensive with things like better low light ability, faster and more advanced autofocus and tracking systems, weather sealing, etc.
is there a reason you are set on nikon? if yo don't know what you want don't limit yourself to a single system.
i would look at a entry level kit (body and lens) use it, and when you find what limits you, if anything, upgrade. |
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09/16/2012 01:57:32 PM · #3 |
No such thing. Camera is a tool - each has its strengths and limitations.
A lot of where you end up will depend on your budget. If you have the $$$ and are serious about photography (or thoroughly enjoy it as a hobby you engage in frequently), spend some and get a recent release dslr camera - or maybe even consider the new swappable lens non-viewfinder/mirrorless models from Nikon (N1, I think). My thinking is that the newer camera have improvements over the older ones (sensor capability, processors, megapixels, etc.) - even in the less expensive models.
If you are on a tight budget, you may want to look at some of the newer prosumer models with all the manual controls, as well as looking for used equipment. Biggest disadvantages of the prosumer models generally are the size of the sensor and non-removable lens.
The biggest determiner I "heard" in your post is the desire to shoot in low light - that either means a decent tripod or a recent model camera (released 2009 or later) or both. Most major manufacturers have increased the ability to go into higher ISO settings with reduced graininess in recent years - still get more grain / less detail at the higher ISO's, but better than older technology.
Good luck - let us know what you settle on.
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09/16/2012 10:36:57 PM · #4 |
There are a lot of fine cameras out there. Most any of them will meet your stated needs. As for motor in the camera, or motor in the lens. Arguments for both sides. Lenses with motors cost more. Motor failure in a lens means one lens is now manual. Motor failure in a body means all your lenses are now manual. My impression is focusing with the motor in the lens is a little quicker. Tolerances in a lens can be tighter than the camera/lens interface.
Go to a store that stocks the models you are interested in, and play with them. Which one feels best in your hands? Which one seems most intuitive? Specs alone do not tell the tale. After you decide, I highly recommend you buy it there. It's the only way to keep the stores that stock cameras around. Otherwise all we will be able to do in the future, is read reviews, and take our chances mail order.
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