I use to take a lot of action shots mostly bmxing, and for a couple of reasons i had to stop, anyway i want to get back into it and i was wondering if any of you had some suggestions.
Which DSLR
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What sort of price point are you looking into? I'm a firm believer in starting higher up on the performance ladder, if you know photography something you'll stick with.
Your best bet will be to go to a store and feel the different models. Most of the cameras in the same pricing bracket will more-or-less be the same. It's just a matter of how comfortable each one is to you.
I started with a Canon 30D and couldn't be happier. It does everything I could ever want. The Nikon equivalent is the D200. It has a few more features, but is also a bit more expensive. I went with the 30D simply because it was nicer to hold, and I liked the control layout better. Now that the new 40D has been released, that's a sure-bet too. These are all in the high-middle performance range. You can generally find kits for $1500 (too lazy to convert to pounds, sorry) or so.
For something cheaper, look into the Nikon D80, or Canon 350D (Rebel XTi). Something more expensive, look into the Canon 5D.
Hope this helps!
Your best bet will be to go to a store and feel the different models. Most of the cameras in the same pricing bracket will more-or-less be the same. It's just a matter of how comfortable each one is to you.
I started with a Canon 30D and couldn't be happier. It does everything I could ever want. The Nikon equivalent is the D200. It has a few more features, but is also a bit more expensive. I went with the 30D simply because it was nicer to hold, and I liked the control layout better. Now that the new 40D has been released, that's a sure-bet too. These are all in the high-middle performance range. You can generally find kits for $1500 (too lazy to convert to pounds, sorry) or so.
For something cheaper, look into the Nikon D80, or Canon 350D (Rebel XTi). Something more expensive, look into the Canon 5D.
Hope this helps!
if you are serious, I'd go with a canon 40d or a nikon d80, d40x, or d200. You really need to test drive the cameras.
I think Reactor pretty much hit the nail on the head
I really like my D80. As a mid-price range camera, you can't get much better.
my 30d has served me well and I have no ambitions of changing it out anytime soon. Had it a couple years now. Great camera body. My lens selection consists of a 50mm f/1.4, 70-200 f/4 L and a 17-40 f/4L. For me, it's the total package.
Hasn't the 30D only been out a year or so? 
A 5D wouldn't be ideal for sports. You'd be better off with a 20D, 30D, 40D.
You should get this!
A 5D wouldn't be ideal for sports. You'd be better off with a 20D, 30D, 40D.
You should get this!
Hasn't the 30D only been out a year or so?
on a related note, 1Ds MarkIII =dpreview said:
It's fantastic if you don't need working AF.on a related note, 1Ds MarkIII =
you think that's a bug that'll get worked out? I read about that problem with the original MarkIII...
