I really want to buy a DSLR camera, owing to my fascination with HDR photography from stuckincustoms. As the market for DSLR cameras is an expensive minefield, can anyone suggest an ideal camera, ideal for HDR photography without breaking the bank. For starters, I am aware a Nikon D60 would be a good investment, but do not feel committed to spending a small fortune, without having used one before.
Thanks in advance :)
You're aware that HDR photos are done in software.
I own and recommend the Rebel XS at 10.1mp. Superb photos and build. I find it very easy to learn and use but you've got to read the book.
Here's some of the shots I've taken - no HDR's I don't want to buy that software.
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The best way to know all those intimate details of the D60, follow this link and do some research.
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If you think the cost of a Nikon D60 is a small fortune, I wonder what you think the investment is for a pro who has a couple of D3's and an full compliment of lenses from ultra wide to extreme telephoto?
Just take your time and decide what you want and then buy it.
If you can still find a Nikon D40, it too can shoot the necessary image files to produce HDRI images and "auto-bracketing" really is NOT important.
1) your camera will be on a tripod
2) you will be using the shutter speed to make the changes in exposure (aperture changes will cause depth of field shifts)
3) learning to use your camera in a methodical way will assure better results than attempting to get as many shots in the shortest time will ever produce.
Just think of shooting HDRI images as a fully manual process. It is much more like using a 4x5 view camera than shooting sports or action photography where follow focus and timing are super important.
HDRI is a methodical process.
* choose the subject.
* set up the camera no a tripod
* compose the image.
* chose the best normal exposure.
* using the shutter speed, take one overexposed image and one under exposed image.
* use the three images when combining them to make an HDRI image.
While HDRI images are sort of fun, they have already become cliché in the world of photo art much like the selective colour within a black and white shot has.
Choosing which camera system to marry based upon producing HDRI images may not be the best way to choose.
Look further into the possibilities of your photo goals and pick the best camera system, not body ... after all, you will be replacing the body in a few years, but the lenses you have will last for decades.
Kodaks are the best
Answer by Dj C on 03 Jan 2010 07:48:48Here is an option to look into: Pentax K-x
Here is an excerpt from the Pentax website page on the K-x page:
"HDR Image Capture
True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail."
Below are a few links that have more information.
Just another option to consider.
Mark
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