How reliable are high end cameras?

[mcperson2k]

I can get a good deal on a Nikon SLR camera, and I was just wondering how reliable these high end cameras are? I can't imagine one being unreliable, but if I took care of it, and kept up with any maintenance, can I except to have it for the next 5 years? I mainly want it to take to Phillies games for some super closeups of the players. I am a complete noob to this, so what are some nice models and what kind of lens will I need to get closeups of the players from the 200 level at the stadium? (Doesn't have to be Nikon)

[95legenddriver]

I have a D70 from several years ago. I still use it along side my D300 and for marine photography that requires a underwater housing. Last time I checked (over a year ago) it had like 75000 shutter clicks.

Only problem I have with it is its LCD is starting to be iffy but I can't see anything on that screen anyway so I don't care. the camera is a beast and you are deffinately getting your monies worth

if your shooting a day game I would suggest a normal 70-300 lens nikkor makes a decent one with VR if you shoot night time you will need better glass.

[ambitiousCK]

The cannon t2i is one of the best sub professional dslrs out right now..best camera you can buy for under 2k$. Retails around 900$ and with tha you get 1080p video, a nice lense, and 18 megapixles. Of course there's lesser options but the cheapest your going to find is 480-500$. As with anything if you take care of it it will last you some time. Also if your going to be using it for phillies games invest in a 300mm lense. Hope this helps you.

[djb5118]

pretty much any body will last you a long time, the only thing is from the 200 level you are going to need a super long lens, so that might not work for you

[grimm]

Like mentioned most DSLR bodies are all built with the same durability, the main difference in durability is Metal bodies over Plastic. A metal body will out last a plastic body put under the same conditions. Metal bodies are on the higher end, more expensive bodies (at least for canon). The T2i is a entry level DSLR, It's a great camera, and can be picked up used for about $550 on adorama right now, with a grip. If you had more cash the 50D Less Cash the Rebel XT.

As for the lens length, a lens converter is the cheapest way to get length. A 200mm can become a 400mm for about $150-$200 (used).

[jspek]

i shot with my d50 in snow, hurricanes, and windy beaches and it worked 100% till i decided to sell it. just dont drop one or get it soaked and youll be fine.

[Elliott18t]

Originally Posted by ambitiousCK

The cannon t2i is one of the best sub professional dslrs out right now..best camera you can buy for under 2k$. Retails around 900$ and with tha you get 1080p video, a nice lense, and 18 megapixles. Of course there's lesser options but the cheapest your going to find is 480-500$. As with anything if you take care of it it will last you some time. Also if your going to be using it for phillies games invest in a 300mm lense. Hope this helps you.

got my camera for 380 lol

[TROLL]

I would look into purchasing a fancy point and shoot that comes with a 10x zoom lens... That sounds like it would be a much better solution than an SLR, which won't have any huge zoom range unless you're ready to spend big bucks on a large heavy lens in addition ton the camera purchase. My camera setup only has a 4x zoom and so do most others with SLRs, and that wouldn't be good for a phillies game.

[cnuhtowel]

i 100% recommend this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...DMC_FZ35K.html

[Blue_gsx23]

I just got a D90 over a month ago. I was shooting a sweet 16 a few weeks ago and I managed to drop it on the floor. Somehow I forgot to lock my flash on the camera and it slipped off. It fell pretty hard, the hotshoe mount dented in quite a bit and my 18-55mm lens broke right off lol. The camera still works like a charm though. As for the lens its pretty much useless now lol.