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The best sports camera on the market right now for those on a budget is the Nikon D500, hands down. That being said, it's still quite above your budget.
You don't mention it, but does this $1000 need to get you a lens as well as a camera body? Or just a camera body?
If you need both, it's going to be almost impossible. If it's for just the camera body, you could look into a used Nikon D7200.. should be able to get one under $1000 these days.
As far as lenses go, the first and most essential sports lens is the 70-200 2.8. You don't need the new $2700 nikon model though. The best option on the market right now is likely the Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2, at about $1200 brand new. You could also save money here and get the older Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC; I have this lens and it's absolutely incredible. I paid $800 for it on eBay.
I shoot sports with a Nikon D500 and the above mentioned Tamron. It's a great setup, and what I'd consider the bare minimum for professional sports photography. You're looking at around $2500 for both items however.
As has been mentioned by others, sports is one area of photography where you really can't skimp on gear. You absolutely have to have fast and reliable autofocus, a decent burst rate (5fps+), and a large buffer. You also need weather sealed gear and rain covers, because the best sports images are made in adverse weather.
Thank you lots for your information. And you are correct I was meaning $1000 for the body. I can spend up to another $1000 for gear and lensed. On Amazon I found a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L for about $800 and the CANON EOS t7i I may get comes with several other items I'll be needing including a kit lens. Right now I'm gonna go research a little more into the Nikon D7200 that you mentioned. Thank you again.The best sports camera on the market right now for those on a budget is the Nikon D500, hands down. That being said, it's still quite above your budget.
You don't mention it, but does this $1000 need to get you a lens as well as a camera body? Or just a camera body?
If you need both, it's going to be almost impossible. If it's for just the camera body, you could look into a used Nikon D7200.. should be able to get one under $1000 these days.
As far as lenses go, the first and most essential sports lens is the 70-200 2.8. You don't need the new $2700 nikon model though. The best option on the market right now is likely the Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2, at about $1200 brand new. You could also save money here and get the older Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC; I have this lens and it's absolutely incredible. I paid $800 for it on eBay.
I shoot sports with a Nikon D500 and the above mentioned Tamron. It's a great setup, and what I'd consider the bare minimum for professional sports photography. You're looking at around $2500 for both items however.
As has been mentioned by others, sports is one area of photography where you really can't skimp on gear. You absolutely have to have fast and reliable autofocus, a decent burst rate (5fps+), and a large buffer. You also need weather sealed gear and rain covers, because the best sports images are made in adverse weather.
a D7500 is a baby D500 and a good start. You get lesser buffer but same image quality and autofocus. Canon and Nikon are equally easy to learn. Choose which sport you want to photograph if you want to do well.Now I have a question? Would you recommend Nikon over Canon? I'm thinking of buying used/refurbished and I found a good Nikon D7500 on Amazon for $950 plus a kit lens. I like the idea of using Canon because I think it may be easier to learn with however if I'm getting a better bang for the buck with Nikon. That may be a better idea. I'll be learning regardless.
The school I'm going to offers various things such as Football, Tennis, Golf, and Volleyball. I've talked to various people that do the school photography and I'm planning on learning from them. I'm not in any respect professional. Just trying to figure out where to start and get some experience for my passion in photography.