Re: recommend an entry-lever dSLR



Joe wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:07:27 GMT, John A. Stovall
> <johnastovall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:48:24 -0500, Joe <retriever@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>If you were going to recommend an entry-lever dSLR camera that had
>>>enough features to learn and take good shots to a family member or
>>>close friend what would you recommend?
>>>
>>>If you were going to recommend a lens for that same camera for action
>>>shots and close ups out to 100 yards what would that be?
>>
>>You are buying a DSLR so you can pick the right lens for the right
>>job. What kind of action and close ups are you wanting shot?
>
>
> Retriever training, testing and action. Wildlife shots and hunting.
> That would be the need for the lens.
>
> The camera, I would want a good all around performer.
>
> Joe

How much money do you plan on spending? You are entering the five
figure area. I would say you would be at least $3,000 to do it close to
right.

If you are willing to be more creative accept less than professional
level and willing to do more work, you could cut that back to about half
that.

Both Nikon and Canon have good products out there for this work and I
would not be surprised if someone else has some good stuff as well. I
would suggest a Canon Rebel (or D20). The real cost will be the lens. In
addition to the kit lens I would suggest the best long zoom with IS (Image
Stabilization) you can afford.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


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