Which type/brand camera do you recommend?

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I have been shooting wildlife with a regular Sony 8.1 mp digital camera and have taken some great pictures. Now that photography is becoming a big part of my life (tracking those precious moments) I need to step up. My big challenge currently is shooting high speed in poor light (My family competes in martial arts tournaments) and my little Sony Camera is not cutting it. I am looking for a camera that can handle the low light/fast speed but also is adaptable for the great outdoors. I got a budget of $1,000 or less - what do you recommend?

Update:

$1000 is what I have to start with... Over time, I will upgrade lenses.

Kate L · Accepted Answer

canon rebel xt!

Nathan G · Answer

Ok, you're looking for a digital SLR camera.

You should get this body, which shoots 6.5 Frames per second:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-40D-10-1MP-Digital-Body/dp/B000V5P90K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220833503&sr=1-1

This is the Canon Eos 40d camera. It has ten megapixels, and is a very nice mid-range digital SLR camera. However, with your budget, you can't get a really nice L lens, so you should get this f/1.8 lens to start with:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220833596&sr=1-1

Although, it's under one hundred dollars, and stuck at 50mm's, you still have a fast lens, which gives you relatively sharp images! This is a really nice lens. You'll go a little over your budget, but it's a wise investment. I didn't advise you to get a cheap camera, and expensive lens because you still couldn't afford a really fast lens.

my_alias_id · Answer

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Which type/brand camera do you recommend?

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