Good High End DSLR Camera - for business use

[BC69]

Hi Guys,

I know we have a ton of photographers on here, so figured I would ask this question. My brother is a big artist and photographer. http://matthewlawlor.com/ and he is also getting married in about a month. I was considering getting him (I understand its not really a joint present) a nice DSLR camera to replace his broken mid-range camera. My goal would be to help him get started photographing weddings, families, cars, ect for a business. He works part time and really needs to find some extra work, so I thought this might be a good stepping stone.

Now, to do this, do you need a $5,000 - $6,000 camera, or is a $1500 - $2000 camera enough?

If anyone does this type of work, would love some advice as well.

Thanks,
Tim

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by BC69

Hi Guys,

I know we have a ton of photographers on here, so figured I would ask this question. My brother is a big artist and photographer. http://matthewlawlor.com/ and he is also getting married in about a month. I was considering getting him (I understand its not really a joint present) a nice DSLR camera to replace his broken mid-range camera. My goal would be to help him get started photographing weddings, families, cars, ect for a business. He works part time and really needs to find some extra work, so I thought this might be a good stepping stone.

Now, to do this, do you need a $5,000 - $6,000 camera, or is a $1500 - $2000 camera enough?

If anyone does this type of work, would love some advice as well.

Thanks,
Tim

If I had to do it over, one priority would be a full-frame sensor because of the lens selections, not image quality.

Canon's newest offering looks to be very good in respect to features and image sensor performance.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_Camera.html

Nikon's D600 would be another good option.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mera_Body.html

This Canon T3i with 18-135 lens gives very good performance for $800.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...i_Digital.html

Here's one of the best sources of reliable information:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/reviews.htm

[toy71camaro]

Originally Posted by Sieg

If I had to do it over, one priority would be a full-frame sensor because of the lens selections, not image quality.

Canon's newest offering looks to be very good in respect to features and image sensor performance.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_Camera.html

That would be my choice/suggestion. (and my wish list. LOL)

That camera AND the lens are AWESOME. Most kit's you buy (ie. the tXi series) have mediocre lenses. This has an L series, tack sharp lens on it.