What type of DSLR do stock photographers like the ones on istock, corbis, comstock use?

Question

I'd really really like to get into stock photography and am doing some research on dslr's. but i don't want to spend money on a camera that is used for hobbyists. I'd rather take the time and save and get a camera that will do the job.

Answer 1

I believe the Nikon D80 is used extensively by professional photographers like the ones on the aforementioned sites.

Answer 2

The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is a top-of-the-line professional DSLR, it's the best you can get. It's also $8k.

Answer 3

Actually if your getting into stock photography you can use a less expensive camera. The reason being that you can control your environment more instead of say a wedding photographer that has to shoot without flash in a dimly lit church.

Canon and Nikon are both top contenders. But you should also look at Sigma, Pentax, Olympus, and Sony (did I miss any?). Get a camera that came out in the last 2 or 3 years (the ones that just came out are great too, just spendier). You will also want 8+ megapixels.

Unless your shooting in low light or fast action or are landscapes then you should be able to use a $500 camera no problem. Its the lenses that you will want to do your research on.