What DSLR camera is the best in your experience?
I am in the market to buy my first DSLR camera, and I'd like to hear any person experiences with different brands or models that you might have. In your experience, what brand/model would you recommend or specifically not recommend?
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May I suggest that there are two entry-level DSLR cameras that meet pretty much everyone's needs, the Nikon D3500, and the Canon EOS Rebel T7I. I'm not as familiar with Canon DLSR cameras, but I've been using Nikon DSLRs since 2007. Now I did significant testing a few years ago to see which was best, the Nikon or the Canon, and I have to say that there's little difference, both are at the top of the ranks of cameras. What I have noticed in difference that is slight is why I have stayed with Nikon for my DLSRs and use Canon for my prosumer (advanced point and shoot). Nikon gives me a fine art quality image.
Canon gives a crisp sharp image. What you'll see most often at sporting events are pro photographers with Canon cameras and lenses. They're easily recognizable, the lenses being two-tone white and black. You won't find a lot of Nikons at sporting events but there will be a few. Check out the photo below from the Beijing Olympics, and yep, the broad majority of those cameras are Canon.
You'll also find some Sony and Pentax, but I'd stick with Nikon or Canon, they're the clear leaders. And if you time it right, like the idea of Black Friday coming up soon, you may get good deals and good package options.
Personally, I love and prefer Nikon. But my photography needs are for fine art photography. I've done some special events and weddings with Nikons and have been overall very pleased with the results. There's just something about the Nikon sensor that reads to me, visually, as art. Where Canon is definitely a quality camera for commercial photography. So, making the choice is going to be a bit of a matter of what works for you, what price fits your budget, and what you might prefer. I'd look and see if you could go try a few cameras in-store. I've been able to test some of the cameras by bring in a media card and slipping it into the camera to test, but some places might not allow that. You could also consider renting one for a weekend. What you will find though is that people do have their preferences, and what they will most often recommend is what they like for themselves. You need to figure out what your needs are for photography - consider that. And talk with a few people before deciding.
Keep in mind too, that you don't need the highest caliber camera body, it's the lens that makes the biggest difference. Also consider size, and the size of your hands - I have wee small hands so it wasn't practical for me to go with a larger camera body, or lens either - some of the longer focal length lenses are pretty heavy. You might want to consider too what I did, I chose a zoom lens, that gave me options for shooting in one lens. There's advantages and disadvantages, but carrying one camera is absolutely the advantage.
The two I recommended are entry-level cameras that pretty much can meet most needs. If you want to go to a medium level, the upgrades to those options are the Nikon 5600, and Canon EOS 90D are good options. And I added some links for you to check out for yourself. Good luck in choosing, and look for the package deals that bundle equipment, that will save you a good deal on accessories.
https://www.cnet.com/news/best-camera-gear-and-cameras-of-2020-canon-nikon-more/
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-entry-level-dslr-camera