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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 114463" data-attributes="member: 1061">The best camera is the one that works best for you. While you'll get some sage advice on these forums, it's always best to visit your local camera store and talk to the folks there. Join a photography club. You're about to plunk down several thousand dollars for a little black box with a bunch of buttons on it, so you want to make sure you're not just taking stabs in the dark.D800My personal opinion is that this is too much camera for someone new. The D800 is serious business. Yes, it would be incredible for what you're wanting to do. And don't worry about the 36 MP, you can actually dial that down to more manageable sizes thru the camera options. This camera + good portrait lens is going to be pushing the boundaries of your budget.And that's the question I have before I post anything else. You mentioned $4,000 for camera/lens. What is the rest of your budget for this project? You're going to need lights, backdrops, stands, modifiers, triggers, etc. Your studio is probably going to need painted as well.What is your total budget?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 114463, member: 1061"] The best camera is the one that works best for you. While you'll get some sage advice on these forums, it's always best to visit your local camera store and talk to the folks there. Join a photography club. You're about to plunk down several thousand dollars for a little black box with a bunch of buttons on it, so you want to make sure you're not just taking stabs in the dark. [B]D800[/B] My personal opinion is that this is too much camera for someone new. The D800 is serious business. Yes, it would be incredible for what you're wanting to do. And don't worry about the 36 MP, you can actually dial that down to more manageable sizes thru the camera options. This camera + good portrait lens is going to be pushing the boundaries of your budget. And that's the question I have before I post anything else. You mentioned $4,000 for camera/lens. What is the rest of your budget for this project? You're going to need lights, backdrops, stands, modifiers, triggers, etc. Your studio is probably going to need painted as well. What is your [B]total[/B] budget? [/QUOTE]

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