January 17th Question by Michael J: What type of DSLR Camera is Right For Me?
Hi, I’m looking for a nice quality DSLR bundle package with nice lenses. I’m looking for very detailed close images, do you have any suggestions?
Thanks so much.
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The DSLR camera is one thing and for under $ 550 you can find one on Amazon with two lenses, 18-55 mm and 55-200 mm.
Getting very detailed close images will require a different lens .. a macro lens like the 60 mm or 105 mm macros and they are not inexpensive.
60 mm $ 470
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/66987-USA/Nikon_1987_60mm_f_2_8D_Macro_Autofocus.html
105 mm $ 850
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/424744-GREY/Nikon_2160_105mm_f_2_8G_ED_IF_AF_S.html
From your question I am assuming you want to do macro photography. It doesn’t really matter which camera you buy. Any of the entry level DSLR’s will be fine. Personally I would choose either the Canon Rebel XS or XSi or the Nikon D40 or D60. What you will need to do though is to buy a macro lens. Macro lenses will allow you focus very closely on small objects. They are not cheap though $ 500-$ 800. Below is a link to a couple of good macro lenses to look at. Lenses are not interchangeable between brands so you will have to get the lens for the camera brand you buy.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/424744-USA/Nikon_2160_105mm_f_2_8G_ED_IF_AF_S.html
Some cameras
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/571144-REG/Canon_2762B003_EOS_Rebel_XS_a_k_a_.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542180-REG/Canon_2756B003_EOS_Rebel_XSi_a_k_a_.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/471716-REG/Nikon_25420_D40_SLR_Digital_Camera.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542463-REG/Nikon_25438_D60_SLR_Digital_Camera.html
How much your budget?
i suggest you around $ 700.
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Hope that help.
Lens can be expensive do a little research first & design your own camera package so there are no regrets.
Buy name brand lenses they are generally better quality & more durable.
What is the subject/s being photographed? This will help you choose a lens.
A good DSLR body with no lense will cost $ 700- 900
A 100mm macro sounds like the lens for you. Be prepared to spend approx $ 500 for it.
Browse a photo instructional video or book from the library even if its for 35mm slr.
This basic info will help you decide for sure which lens fills your personal needs & interests as a photographer.