Best DSLR for automotive photography

[R1chy11]

Was wandering what would be the best DSLR to start out with for some automotive photography as a hobby and what lense too. Any help and advice would be great thanks. Just doing some reading but a bit of help from some experienced people would definitely be a great help. Oh and price range of upto about £400, not a great amount but its all i can spare right now.

Rich

[beano500]

R1chy11 said:

... best DSLR ... .... upto about £400...

Oooo - I was all ready to spend £000's of your money for a moment!

Are you talking static shots (where you can determine distance/perspective) or moving targets at a distance?

[mattsayle]

IMO buy a cheap second hand body (400D will be great, get them for £200 second hand) and get a really good lens

Edited by mattsayle on Thursday 19th March 22:16

[Simpo Two]

Can't advise you on which model, but 'predictive tracking autofocus' would be a good thing to look out for.

[Roy E6]

Simpo Two said:

Can't advise you on which model, but 'predictive tracking autofocus' would be a good thing to look out for.

he he is there such a thing? off topic how are you getting on with the scanner?

[Simpo Two]

Roy E6 said:

Simpo Two said:

Can't advise you on which model, but 'predictive tracking autofocus' would be a good thing to look out for.

he he is there such a thing? off topic how are you getting on with the scanner?

Hi Roy, it's excellent on B/W negs but struggles with the contrast of colour slides. The rule of YGWYPF strikes again!

[pernod]

Realistically, for starting out any entry SLR will do what you are after. I started out with a 300D years ago and it still takes the same shots as I get with my newer bodys

My top tips:

• Spend money on the lens...
• A 2nd hand body can be a great deal (my 20D was traded into a camera store - turned out it was a backup for a wedding photographer and had only done 300 shots in its life!).
• Remember whatever brand you buy you'll be 'stuck with' as the lenses etc will keep you with that brand... so do some research into past/future models of the brands to get a feel rather than just buying what looks best now.

[deuchars]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/947004.htm

Edited by deuchars on Friday 20th March 20:31

[poah]

any modern body will do, the lens is more important