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
- 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
- Crop Sensor 1.5x Crop Factor
- Limited Controls compared to more expensive options
Nikon: Great / Prosumer / Just Below Professional Grade DSLR / Mid-Range Price
- 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
- Full Frame Camera for under $2,000.00
Canon Digital SLR Cameras:
Canon: Good / Cheapest / Intro DSLR Camera For Photography Enthusiast
Canon: Good / Mid-Range Price /Pro-Consumer / Just Below Professional Grade DSLR
or
Canon: Great / Crop Sensor / Professional Body DSLR 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
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html
Other Cameras That Meet Class Requirements (coming soon)