I need advice from the pro's!

[sdlogan9]

Hey guys.

I am looking to purchase a digital camera that will produce the best close up still photographs'

I am not worried about movies or motion photo's

what is recommended in the 1000.00 dollar range. Also I need somthing like a 1.8 aperture lens to blur the surroundings of the focused part of the photo. Beautiful clear detailed stills is my priority for Websites

-Shane

 

[The_Traveler]

why are you posting the same question in different forums?
the capability to do close-up photographs is dependent on the lens not the camera.

 

[ryanestes]

If you're looking for a macro lens, you probably don't need 1.8. Shooting that close up will compress your DOF quite nicely. I usually find that my 2.8 macro lens has very, very shallow DOF.

 

[gsgary]

$1000 is probably not enough for a camera and macro lens

 

[jcwphoto]

Depth of field is dependant on focal length, distance from subject and aperture. A 2.8 lens will be fine.

 

[dennybeall]

For a single purpose camera you could get a used D40 or D80 with a good quality close-up lens and easily meet your price point.

 

[pixmedic]

D7100 for $750 or so and a 60mm f2.8 macro lens for $200 ish, or a sigma 50mm f2.8 macro for $150 ish.

 

[IronMaskDuval]

D7100 for $750 or so and a 60mm f2.8 macro lens for $200 ish, or a sigma 50mm f2.8 macro for $150 ish.

Yes! And I have a d7100 for sale for $625 shipped! The nikkor 60mm d can be had for about $250. You can then buy an insignia macro flash for $50. Bam! All under budget and with a setup that can do more than just product photography.

 

[waday]

D7100 for $750 or so and a 60mm f2.8 macro lens for $200 ish, or a sigma 50mm f2.8 macro for $150 ish.

Yes! And I have a d7100 for sale for $625 shipped!

Shameless.

 

[pixmedic]

D7100 for $750 or so and a 60mm f2.8 macro lens for $200 ish, or a sigma 50mm f2.8 macro for $150 ish.

Yes! And I have a d7100 for sale for $625 shipped! The nikkor 60mm d can be had for about $250. You can then buy an insignia macro flash for $50. Bam! All under budget and with a setup that can do more than just product photography.

$625 is a fantastic price for a D7100.
it would give the OP a near top of the line DX body and still leave money for a good used macro lens.