Question by suchacutie: What is the best dslr camera for portrait photography?
I’m looking for a dslr camera thats for beginners. Most of my photography, is of people, therefore I think that a dslr camera thats good for portraits is the one that i need!
please help!!!:D
Best answer:
Answer by Elvis
nikon D40
go to kenrockwell.com
to read about it
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I have the D40 and am quite satisfied with it, and it’s a great price
It should suit your needs just fine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KJQ1DG?ie=UTF8&tag=smarshopunit-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000KJQ1DG
I would suggest the New! Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera with 10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches , Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens , Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting , 3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
and the Opteka 85mm f/1.4 Medium Telephoto Portrait Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon D40 with the AF-S 35 mm f/1.8 lens
To take a good portrait you need both good camera and right lens.For beginner I would suggest Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm lens
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBKJGG?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CBKJGG
and one of the best lens for portrait is Canon EF 50mm.It is around $100
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7JU?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00007E7JU
I have favor Nikon but Canon is just as good. Get the most affordable Nikon you get, the D40 or the newer D3000 or D5000 all will work great.
Get one of those cameras with the short zoom that is packaged with it (the 18-55mm zoom). That lens translates into a 27-82mm lens and that 82mm can be a good short telephoto for portraits.
Below I listed some good links to sellers to check out.
Good luck.
Mark