Advice for a new camera (pics added)

[Arteman]

I've never got in to photography much as far as learning the technical aspect of it, but have always been one of those people that has to take pics for everything that's going on. Rather its hunting pics, wildlife, kill shots, etc, or birthday parties, kids sports, family get togethers.  Anything that I think has a meaning and should be remembered I'm taking photos.  I want a professional quality camera but don't want to spend 8 to 10 grand getting one.  Been checking today on cams and came across the new Nikon D800E and was wondering if anybody is familiar with this camera, and if it would be a decent enough camera from taking pix of high speed sports to far off wildlife with a little bit of professionalism?  Thanks for any help, I know there is many talented photographers on the site that are good at what they do, so thought id ask here.

[6x6in6]

I think you meant Nikon's D800E, yes?

[Arteman]

I think you meant Nikon's D800E, yes?

Yes, my bad.  You are correct, I meant nikon.   

[6x6in6]

I think you meant Nikon's D800E, yes?

Yes, my bad.  You are correct, I meant nikon.   

I'll delete my posts if you delete yours, since you edited your OP.
For the sake of humility of course.   

[Arteman]

It's all good, just goes to show my amount of knowledge on the subject    I was looking at both types of cameras because they seem to make a lot of low end affordable cameras and were the two brands I see a lot.  However, i was looking at their high end models for better quality.  Reason being, I took some pics of some bulls this weekend and got fairly close, but the detail is very dull in the photos and I was maybe 40 to 50 yards away.  I'll post the pics.

[6x6in6]

 
I bought my daughter for x-mas the Canon Rebel.  For an "entry" type level of DSLR camera, I was quite impressed with the quality and how user friendly it is.
I bought the Mrs an Olympus a few years back.  Nice camera but jeez, it's got so many bells and whistles you need to go to school to learn how to use the dog gone thing.  We just leave it on Auto and take the picture taking for dummies route.  LOL!!

[Arteman]

Ill call this guy Trashy Five.  Close enough i could have thrown a saddle on him, but crappie cam.

[wall of wood camp]

I bought a Nikon D5000 at costco that has been a great camera.  it came with two different lenses and takes some pretty darn good quality photos.  My wife takes pics of our kids and many others and always gets asked if they are professional pictures. dont have anything bad to say about it.

[Arteman]

Thanks guys, ill look in to all those cams.  Also ill keep trying to post these pics, haven't had this problem before.

[Arteman]

Trashy Five...

[Arteman]

Also another Bull I took pics of was this 5x4 with a killer third on his left side, but his right didnt grow a second eyeguard and what should be his third grew in pretty low.  Nice looking Bull though.

[Wazukie]

when it comes to photography, its really not about what camera body you have.  Yes, the D800 would be nice, its the newest of the Nikon line but its starts at $3000 just for the body.  To take the pic's, especially wildlife, its more about the glass you have rather then the body.  If its Nikon you're looking for, I'd go for a new D7000 or a used D700 and invest in a decent lens.  As for Canon, I'm sure a canon shooter will chime in.  Good luck with what ever you buy, but shoot lots of photo and learn good technique.

[huntnnw]

any of the experts on here will tell u lens lens lens lens lens.

[Arteman]

when it comes to photography, its really not about what camera body you have.  Yes, the D800 would be nice, its the newest of the Nikon line but its starts at $3000 just for the body.  To take the pic's, especially wildlife, its more about the glass you have rather then the body.  If its Nikon you're looking for, I'd go for a new D7000 or a used D700 and invest in a decent lens.  As for Canon, I'm sure a canon shooter will chime in.  Good luck with what ever you buy, but shoot lots of photo and learn good technique.

Thanks Waz, typically would a person only need one lens for taking most photos?  I really need to start reading and learning this stuff, or just go buy one and learn by using one I guess. 

[popeshawnpaul]

No offense, but the new D800 camera is way too much camera for you given some of the statements and sample images.  You won't get much better quality with a better camera if your lens isn't that great.  Focus your money on the lens first as that would improve your photographs.  You wouldn't use 90% of the capabilities of that camera.  It is the equivalent to buying a Ferrari, putting skinny wheels on it, and not knowing how to drive the car much.  Get a nice entry level DSLR.  Any entry level camera could make a cover shot for national geographic quality wise.  When you are ready for a 36 megapixel advanced camera, you'll know it.  Unless you have money to burn, then just do what you want.