Yearbook Cameras - DPChallenge Forums

08/17/2007 05:15:04 PM · #1

I need a good cheap slr or something that would work better than a point and shoot for yearbook. Lots of the shots are action shots and I don't want to have to wait for the camera to snap. I am on a tight budget but I am going to replace all of the yearbook equipment at my school. Any suggestions?

jpeters

Nikon D200

08/17/2007 05:20:39 PM · #2

How tight is the budget and how many cameras do you need? Do you need several lenses for each camera, or will you just have a pool of lenses that each photographer could choose from for any assignment?

08/17/2007 07:51:57 PM · #3

3, and it is junior high, so only one lens. Nothing fancy, just quick responsive 3+ megapixel shots.

_eug

08/17/2007 07:55:56 PM · #4

So I guess you really don't have a Nikon D50?

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

08/17/2007 09:28:06 PM · #5

Although now that you mention it, pooling lenses might be kind of cool. The ones shooting the sporting events could take a longer lens than the others that are shooting people standing at their locker. That is a good idea.

How about these however just for general use. I can get them for $150.
//www.dpchallenge.com/camera.php?CAMERA_ID=1496&view=owners

Message edited by author 2007-08-17 21:32:12.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

08/18/2007 12:15:13 AM · #6

D40's or K100D's?

Maybe with the kit lens for general use, and some kind of tele zoom for the sports? I'm guessing you can't budget for 70-200's?

jpeters

Nikon D200

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

08/18/2007 03:02:59 AM · #7

Originally posted by Jason_Cross:

It has been a couple of years since I have owned a point and shoot so I don't know if there have any improvements in shutter lag, but for sporting events I think any point and shoot will be really frustrating, even the higher end ones.

One thing you might want to look into are auctions at nearby universities. Universities will get rid of some pretty decent photo equipment to make room for new stuff, and you can grab it up for a really good price.

k4rp

Nikon D200

08/18/2007 04:18:14 AM · #8

Second hand Nikon D50's with either a kitlens or a 50mm 1.8 would be my suggestion.

hankk

Canon EOS-5D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

08/18/2007 12:10:36 PM · #9

Originally posted by Jason_Cross:

Look at getting a different prime lens for each camera, or something like a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, a 70-300 for outdoor sports and a prime or two (50mm f/1.8, and/or 85mm f/1.8).

You'll need fast lenses for indoor sports and fast zooms are expensive. One photographer can carry two or three bodies, each with a different lens so they don't have to switch lenses during the action.

08/18/2007 02:25:06 PM · #10

I am not sure what type of budget I am working with. I am thinking small, but I might find out I have a few thousand to work with. I just don't know.

08/26/2007 12:20:57 PM · #11

Found out today that I have $2600 to work with. I need 3-5 cameras to get them going, and next year I will hopefully be able to invest in some better gear.

How bad is the sutter lag on this Z560 ?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

08/26/2007 12:26:24 PM · #12

DPC'er with equipment for sale

This just came up a little while ago, and may be of interest.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/26/2007 12:29:53 PM · #13

I would consider, however I am guessing that he would not take a PO...:(

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

08/26/2007 12:34:46 PM · #14

Check into this one. I've recommended this to a number of people who didn't want to get into SLR but wanted something above a point and shoot. All were very happy with their purchase, and you can see by the specs it's an SLR w/o interchangable lenses for the most part.

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You could easily fit half a dozen into your budget with change for memory.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

08/26/2007 12:34:58 PM · #15

Dpreview
has all that kinda info. Just do a search for the camera you want. Z650 shows a lag time of 2.1 secs shot to shot with flash off.