There isn't any. I've shot great portraits with my D50 and 50mm 1.8 but there's probably a dozen users who have shot excellent portraits with a Canon and 50mm 1.8Don't wait for the Nikon D-whatever, have fun now!http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_wijnands/..
What's your budget? The Canon 5D with an 85 f1.8 would be sensational but cost you 4x what the previous poster mentioned (which are also excellent, economical combos as well!)..
Most of your success will not be determined by the gear, however. The eye to brain connection is critical and, to that end, a short course on art and composition will do wonders for your work. (Forgive if you're already doing this..).Best of luck!Joel.
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Well, a typical camera/lens combo would be a dSLR with a short, fast telephoto (anywhere from a 50-105 would work)..
But what makes the most impact is composition and lighting, not the brand of camera you use. Your best bang for the buck is to buy an entry-level DSLR (all of them are fine) with the kit lens, and learn about photographic exposure and lighting. The course should cover fundamentals of exposure, as well as typical lighting setups using both natural and artificial lighting sources..
Once you nail these fundamentals, you're well on your way to good portraiture. Knowing these fundamentals will give you good results on ANY camera - even point and shoots..
Younggemini wrote:.
Hi everyone,.
I want to buy a dslr camera,i am interested in portraits, possiblyin black and white, can anyone please tell me the camera and lenscombination that will give me the best results,i really need allthe help I can get.thanks..
Any dlr with the proper lens will do great work for protraits. the lens you would buy zoom or prime will be in the 70-135mm(35mm equivelent). the 135 end for the head shots while 70 end for the 3/4 shots. again I am speaking 35mm FF equivelents..
Simply buy the dslr that you like and is in your price range and get the proper lens...
Canon 1DsMkII and the 85mm f/1.2L. That would be a killer setup for portraits...
One aspect of portraits is that your subject needs to be comfortable with you. So lens focal length is chosen to allow you to be a reasonable distance from them. After that it depends on your own budget and needs - pro or enthusiast, formal or informal..
If you plan to do studio-type portraits or in an intimate setting, a prime lens is best. If you plan to work in a less formal way, perhaps street or documentary style, a zoom might be best. Of course you can carry a few..
A smaller sized lens and camera combo is also useful as it's less intimidating. A honking great lens and camera can be rather off-putting..
Possibly a bounce flash, to avoid that unnatural flash effect. Studio lighting if that's your thing..
Resolution is not as important, as you will probably want to slightly soften the image in PP. People don't like razor sharp portraits..
Manners and courtesy, a ready smile and a laugh ; anything that puts people at their ease. Plenty of hankies and wipes - it's a shame to loose a photo simply because someone objects to it showing a biscuit crumb or something like that...
Turn off the camera noises as much as possible - it annoys some people and they don't settle..
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The issue is not the camera, but the lens. Fast lenses allow you to isolate a subject optically. A 50 mm 1.8 would be fine. Kit lenses are not fast enough...
Or not, if you wantd two entire people in the picture..
BAK..
Canon 1Ds or a Hassy with a 39MP back.Both with fixed focal lenses..
Otherwise, ANY digi body can do this fine..
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Dear me, we do have a lot to learn.What FORMAT camera?A 50mm in 4/3 is a short tele.A 50mm on a Hassy is a wide angle.A 50mm on a 1Ds is a standard..
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Tim the Grey wrote:.
Canon 1Ds or a Hassy with a 39MP back.Both with fixed focal lenses..
A hassy? Thanks for making me drool my keyboard.
Otherwise, ANY digi body can do this fine..
Yep. Just slap on a decent lens. On Nikon and Pentax a kit lens will get you started. On canon avoid that 18-55. If possible on any brand buy a decent fast zoom or get a prime or two..
Don't wait for the Nikon D-whatever, have fun now!http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_wijnands/..