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    Dslr

    What is a good action shot dslr for under $750

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    Any of them, suitability for action shot depends mostly on the lens

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    Thanks

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    ive been really happy with my cannon t3 with a 50mm lens, wish i have a remote shutter for it other wise been super happy it, fairly light body, cropped sensor so then lens works out being 79mm

    its been nice to play with full manual and understanding how the different settings impact the shot
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    I have a Nikon D5100 that I've been using, mostly with a 55-300mm lens for motorsports photography & last fall, I started shooting mtbikes with the stock, 18-55mm lens and have gotten decent results. I won Specialized's #RideRowdy contest last December with this one:

    I should be able to get better results with a faster lens & a flash.

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    seconded on the D5100 - I found it easy to use and takes amazing shots.
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    Nikon D300. Awesome camera, weather sealed, amazing AF system, shoots faster than the D5100, can be found for $500 or less on the used market.

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    Re: Dslr

    D5x00 or D3x00 are excellent DX bodies that can usually be bought refurbed from B&H. Lens compatibility not as good as the FX bodies but much more compact. The flip out screen is useful. The D7000 is even better, especially lens compatibility, you might find one in your price range, I think the release of the D600 has lowered it's price.
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    This site comes highly recommended from a few friends of mine to buy used camera gear. Excellent prices and great condition. EX and EX+ are nearly new condition.

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    Re: Dslr

    Quote Originally Posted by ironbrewer View Post
    This site comes highly recommended from a few friends of mine to buy used camera gear. Excellent prices and great condition. EX and EX+ are nearly new condition.
    I bought a couple used lenses from KEH and they were really nice, have only heard good things from other photogs.
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    C'mon... the Nikon D7000. She is a beauty!

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    I would sooner a Canon 7D than a Nikon D7000, and I would assume they can be had for around your price range too. Fit it with a Canon 50mm 1.8, and you have a great platform to start with.

    For shooting MTB, yes, lenses will make a difference to an extent, and to the same extent good autofocus will also make a difference when tracking a subject approaching you as mach speed.

    Good lenses will allow you greater shutter speed, but they are also more limiting on the other side of the coin, because as you open up your aperture to let in more light, your depth of field becomes thinner and thinner and getting what you want in focus can become an issue.

    Personally, I would want a body with good ISO performance to keep my shutter speed up when in the woods and with lack of great light, and I would shoot with a more narrow aperture (f4-f5.6 or even f8 as opposed to f1.4 or f2.8...when possible of course, and able to achieve acceptable ss while doing so), to ensure sharp and in focus images...more keepers this way in my experience. Combined with good autofocus and you have yourself a winner.

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