 Jake burry |
What is a good camera for shooting western game? Hello, I'm really wanting to buy a camera in the next few weeks. I live in high desert country and love to take pictures of Mule deer, elk, etc. I've been using my mothers camera for a long time. It's just a point and shoot type camera. I spend a lot of time sneaking up on game and I can get close. Really close! 10 feet or less on occasion. The only problem is that it takes forever to get that close, and my pictures are pretty weak. I'd like to pick up a camera that gives me some distance to play with. I'm not sure what direction I should go. Weight is no issue. I've packed alot heavier things around than a camera. I'd like to keep the price under $500. What would be some good lens choices?
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Samuel Smith |
jake, most of the time it's not the camera but the lense.sneaky helps but you need at least a 300mm and patience.point and shoot?you've got to be kidding?digital or film slr.jake,please read at least 20 pages on this site.we can help,but only so much.there's no weight in photography,only a goal. you have got to help us out! i have three cameras,many lenses, 2 tripods,cable release,filters,but can't recommend a certain brand or lense.i shoot film!you might want digital? your asking us to open a box of crayons and pick a color? however pick a camera you can change lenses with,an slr film or digital. for 500 bucks you can pick up a really nice outfit.
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Jake burry |
Thanks for replying. I guess I didn't clarify what I'm looking for :). Definately not going point and shoot. My moms camera is good for family reunions...thats about it.
I also like manual focus. I'll get reading on this site. There appears to be alot of info here. I suppose I don't know what questions to ask yet. Jake
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Kerry L. Walker |
Get a good manual focus camera and a good 300mm telephoto lens for less than $500.00? Good luck, even in the used department.
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Andrew Laverghetta |
Ok, well, the camera I got to start out with was a Canon EOS Rebel GII. I got a discount where I worked so I took my first paycheck from working there and got the camera along with the 35-80mm lens. I have been very pleased with it so far. At the time it cost about $200 but it should be even less by now. There are also better Canon SLR's out there that are under $200. Check out some of them on bhphotovideo.com. Even though they are auto focus, you can buy lenses that can be well suited for manual use but the lenses will cost more. So, you could possibly get a Canon film camera for around $200 and it will be pretty good. Then you would have the standard zoom lens that comes with it and you could also pick up the Zoom Telephoto EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Autofocus Lens by Canon for under $300. That will take you right up to your $500 limit but you could also get a 75-300mm lens for under $200. Then that could give you some extra money for a monopod to steady your camera. Also some money left over for film. Anyway, check out reviews on here and bhphotovideo.com can show you a lot of prices for things that you may be interested in. Try using the search bar on this site to find past discussions that might have to do with some of your questions. Before I stop, I just want to say that I'm only suggesting Canon because that is what I'm familiar with. Other people here will suggest other setups such as Nikon, Minolta, Contax maybe? It's mostly personal preference and what somebody gets started out with or somebody else in their life has experience with. I'm very pleased with my Canon though and have recently got a digital SLR, the 20D. Hope this helps a little!
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Jake burry |
Picked up my first camera today! It's a nikon n90s f90x. Older by many of todays standards, but I think it'll work just fine for what I need it to. I've also got my eye on a tokina 80-400mm AF lens. I'm excited to get out shooting. Kerry, you were right.:) this photography thing looks like it could get expensive. I'll be pushing a grand by the time I get all set up. That's ok though. I'd rather spend a little more now and be happy, than buy something I'd grow out of in a year. I'm sure I'll have many questions in the coming months.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Hi Jake Be Honest With Yourself How Often Can You Get Within 10' Of A Subject Like That:-)A Minimum Of 300mm And I Would Prefer 400mm For Such A Shoot, A Tripod Is a Must Even With The Newer Is/Vr Lenses... I Cant See That Happening At Your Budget Of $500.00.
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