Shadyapex
Senior Member
The problem with this question is that there are just too many options to consider. It's a very competitive market and there are tons of cameras that will fill the need. I would focus less on brand and more on considerations like the following.
How big of a camera, and how many lbs of lenses, do you want to carry?
How big do you want to print?
How big is your budget?
If you want to go big and don't mind carrying 20 lbs of kit then get any one of the many DSLR options available, it doesn't really matter as there are thousands of photogs out doing great work with any and all of them.
If you want something more affordable and carry able then consider one of the many fine four thirds or micro four thirds mirrorless cameras. In this category consider your need for an eye level view finder, many great cameras in this category don't have one.
If you want something that you can have in your pocket all the time consider one of the small sensor cameras. The quality is still great for printing up to a reasonable size and for web pics. Actually the image files from this category are pretty remarkable.
Good luck, and check out dpreview.com for what I consider to be pretty realistic reviews of the many options available.
In short, pick a category of tools and narrow your choices from there. The best option is to have one of each, and a very understanding wife.
"The best camera in the world is the one you have with you." Attribution forgotten. I wouldn't be surprised if someone chimes in. HCB?
How big of a camera, and how many lbs of lenses, do you want to carry?
How big do you want to print?
How big is your budget?
If you want to go big and don't mind carrying 20 lbs of kit then get any one of the many DSLR options available, it doesn't really matter as there are thousands of photogs out doing great work with any and all of them.
If you want something more affordable and carry able then consider one of the many fine four thirds or micro four thirds mirrorless cameras. In this category consider your need for an eye level view finder, many great cameras in this category don't have one.
If you want something that you can have in your pocket all the time consider one of the small sensor cameras. The quality is still great for printing up to a reasonable size and for web pics. Actually the image files from this category are pretty remarkable.
Good luck, and check out dpreview.com for what I consider to be pretty realistic reviews of the many options available.
In short, pick a category of tools and narrow your choices from there. The best option is to have one of each, and a very understanding wife.
"The best camera in the world is the one you have with you." Attribution forgotten. I wouldn't be surprised if someone chimes in. HCB?