Re: Serious amateur photographer needs help

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Posted by Paul K on February 03, 2000 at 10:25:15:

In Reply to: Serious amateur photographer needs help posted by Derek Strout on February 02, 2000 at 17:06:56:

: Ok, I have had some experience taking photos, primarily with point-and-shoot models but some with a Minolta 35mm SLR. My delemma is this: I am serious about photography and am considering persuing it as either a career or side job. This will be my first camera, and I need some help deciding. The Canon EOS Rebel 2000 looks great, but I have also been told to check into the Nikon N60, and N70. I can get a full, new Rebel 2000 kit for 399.00. Should I go with this camera, and then use the manual options as I learn about them? Please, no "brand loyalty" or anything, I really need help. Thank you for your time and suggestions.

If you really are considering to pursue photography or a career, I think the camera's you are considering aren't 'professional' enough.
As a pro you'll need the options faster AF, motodrive and flash synchspeed offer.
I think you should better consider a Canon A2 (I hope I get the model right, I'm not a Canon user) Nikon F90X or Minolta 8000si, or if you have the money a EOS3, F100 or Minolta 9.
If you want to remain in the model range you are presently considering, go for the Canon, the lower range Nikon models aren't worth considering.

HTH

Paul K

BTW I'm a twenty+ year professional Nikon user.

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