Equipment Recommendations: Digital Cameras

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Resources for Equipment Reviews:

DP Review – www.dpreview.com
Click here to see the comparison of cameras mentioned in class at www.dpreview.com
- Note: The Digital SLR Cameras are listed on the left side of the list. In General the far left is cheapest and simplest, then moving towards more advanced and more expensive cameras.
- Note: At the far right of the list, I have included some mirrorless camera options. However in general, Digital SLR cameras are superior to compact mirrorless cameras.
Camera Buying Guides
Lens Buying Guide

The following is a set of recommendations when buying photography equipment. These are only recommendations. This webpage was last updated Summer 2014.

Nikon Digital SLR Cameras:

Nikon: Good / Cheapest / Entry Level DSLR Camera For Photography Enthusiast

Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera With AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G VR Lens (Black)

Nikon D3200 Digital SLR (kit comes with a 18-55mm DX Lens

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html

Crop Sensor 1.5x Crop Factor
Entry level compact Digital SLR camera
Limited Controls compared to more expensive options

Nikon: Good / Mid-Range Price /Consumer Level Camera With A Lot Of Features

Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera (Body Only, Gray)

Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1010024-REG/nikon_1521_d5300_dslr_camera_grey.html

Crop Sensor 1.5x Crop Factor
Limited Controls compared to more expensive options

Nikon: Great / Prosumer / Just Below Professional Grade DSLR / Mid-Range Price

Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/927106-REG/nikon_d7100_dslr_camera_body.html

Aperture and Shutter controls on body.
Able to use older and more professional Nikon lenses.
Best value in Nikon for a crop-sensor DSLR

Nikon: Great / Full-Frame / Professional Body / More Expensive

Nikon D610 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1008264-REG/nikon_d_610_digital_slr_body.html

Full Frame Camera for under $2,000.00

Canon Digital SLR Cameras:

Canon: Good / Cheapest / Intro DSLR Camera For Photography Enthusiast

Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera and 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit

Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera (comes with 18-55mm IS II Lens when purchasing kit)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753766-REG/Canon_5757B002_EOS_Rebel_T3_Digital.html

Crop Sensor 1.6x Crop Factor

Canon: Good / Mid-Range Price /Pro-Consumer / Just Below Professional Grade DSLR

Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Canon EOS 60D DSLR

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732047-REG/Canon_4460B003_EOS_60D_DSLR_Camera.html

or

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Canon EOS 70D DSLR

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/986389-REG/canon_8469b002_canon_eos_70d_dslr.html

Canon: Great / Crop Sensor / Professional Body DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera (Body Only)

Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/646908-REG/Canon_3814B004_EOS_7D_SLR_Digital.html

For the serious / professional photographer that cannot afford a full-frame camera.
1.6x Crop Factor

Canon: Great / Full-Frame / Professional Body / More Expensive

Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html

Other Cameras That Meet Class Requirements (coming soon)