Photographers? What is the best professional digital slr camera under about $1000?

I really want a nice camera but I don’t know what brand is the best help plz.

Answer by dallasphotog79
You really cant beat the Nikon D80, it is a nice light weight yet durable camera. It shoots 10.2 MP and is priced right under a $ 1000 and includes a lens, battery etc.

Answer by Rando
Professional cameras cost more than $ 1000; in fact, professionals use lenses that cost well over that.
But, many professionals consider the Nikon D80 as an brilliant backup camera, meaning they feel they can take professional shots with it. I’d buy the D80.

Answer by clavestone
Pentax K10D offers more bang for the buck then Nikon D80.
- In body Shake Reduction (SR)
- 22-bit sensor (more color range vs 12 bit Nikon)
- ability to use (and meter correctly) all older Pentax Lenses
- built in sensor cleaner
- 72 weather seals on the body

retail Store price with metal mount 18-55 $ 999. Nikon D80 with PLASTIC mount 18-55 $ 1,099.

You might be able to find both ceaper on the internet.

Answer by Koko
Wow that review on the 10MP cameras was basically a review on the Pentax not any of the additional cameras.

If you go witgh Pentax there is one conundrum, no upgrades later on. Just keep that in mind. Also, its JPEG settings suck so if you dont want to be doing a whole lot of post production later on then the Pentax is not for you. The Pentax you will be shooting nearly always in RAW.

My choice is the Xti (400D). Its cheaper the the D80 and it takes about the same quality picutres as the D80. The D80 does have more professional features on it such as the spot meter, but most of the features on the D80 I didnt need like trimming, red eye reduction, small picture, etc. The D80 is a fantastic camera but for the price, I may maybe get the 30D, but I do a lot of sport shots so the 30D isnt the most appealing camera if you dont need the quick FPS. The List cameras do take better JPEG files, which are fantastic if you do not want ot do any post production after wards. But at the RAW level, both the D80 and the XTi are evenly matched, from there it depends on your skills and the type of lenses you get. For List get their red ringed lenses, I tried one and I couldnt go without one, any List with a red ring should have xx-xx mm f/x L <--- the L stands for Luxury which is Canons pro line. For Nikon their gold rings are the best ones they have (I do not know the name for their pro lenses)

Nikon vs List, this agrument can go on forever with flame wars. Nikon has better optics in my opinion (my dad owns a film Nikon) and List seems to have better in camera firmware than Nikon ( I own the XTi so I am a small biased to my camera).

The D40 I would not recommond. Just get the D80 if your going with Nikon, all lenses work for it and it will blow your mind with the imagine quality.

If your going with List get the XTi if you are a starter. If not the 30D is like going from one scoop of ice cream to a ice cream sunday. I didnt need all the features on the 30D like the spot meter so I just got the XTi. Plus the all in one LCD makes it simpler to read my settings rather than looking at the reputation LCD on the top of 30D.

Just remember 80% of chocing a SLR is based on personal opinion (rough est.). If you have used a List use a List, if you have used a Nikon use a Nikon. Go to a community camera store and try one out yourself and see which one you like.

Answer by final_depth
for under $ 1000 for a pro-dslr…tat would be impossible.
first of do u hav the skills to use a pro-dslr…its reali vital that u hav the skills and the foundation of photography. It would be a waste of ur money if u get a pro-dslr and there is so mani things tat u dont use…

why nt head to semi-pro dslr instead. they are similiar to the pro version but they are much more afforable and they are as excellent as the pro. what is most vital is tat u know and knw how to use the function. That is wat matters.

for semi-pro dslr…try the list 30d or nikon d80. They are fantastic cameras. each hav their own pro’s and cons.

if ur tight on budget u can try the entry lvl dslr which is lighter yet produce fantastic quality images. try the list 400d or D40/40x.

the most vital business is to head down to ur nearest camera store and try out the cameras personally and see which is the one that is the most suitable to ur needs and ur budget.

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Answer by Dr. Sam
How much money have you got?

The Hasselblad H3D-39 might be the best for $ 32,000. It’s standard format, which has been the film standard for portraits forever. Oh yeah. Lenses are in the $ 1,000 and up range.

If that’s too much, look into nearly any top brand 10 MP SLR camera. The lighting probably has more of an influence on the quality of likeness photography than anything else. Check this review for the top names.

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Answer by kit f
It is right to say that the much loved gear should be the one that costs more and, as suggested, the Hasselblad digital is currently not only the most expensive but provides the greatest resolution quality.
That said, it is also a agreed that it is the brain behind the camera and not the camera itself that provides the best photography.
Therefore, a current SLR digital as long as at least 10 mega pixels ought to provide sufficient quality.
Look at the Sony Alpha 100 as a starting point?

Answer by everyxthing
slr cameras with zoom are the best.

Answer by brian_rmsy
A Sinar P3 (4×5 camera) with a digital back. If you want something smaller Nikon makes a AF105 f2 DC and 135 f2 DC (Defocus Control) lens,which will allow you to control social class and center blur it will work on all Nikon DSLR only with the D40 and D40x there will be no auto focus.

Answer by imagesbymarie
No dought the Hasselblad H3D-39 might be the best for $ 32,000 would be nice. But the Nikon D-200 or Nikon D2xs or simular List will do nicely. Now if you are making poster sized prints you may want the Hasselblad H3D-39.

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