Originally posted by AndKM Hello!
I am a portrait photographer & currently shoot with a Pentax K-3 II; I started with a Pentax K-r a few years back & have a handful of lenses I use regularly (50mm f/1.8, 28-75mm f/2.8 most frequently). I am at a crossroads now with my camera/lenses & would love some feedback! I am debating on just adding to my lens collection by adding an 85mm & 70-200mm, then more in the future; moving up to the Pentax 645z, or switching to Canon or Nikon, if they have better portrait cameras - I don't plan to do anything in the immediate future, just something I will save to buy. I am looking for the best in portrait cameras with incredibly sharp output & great colors. I am including my website if it helps to get a better idea of what I shoot (
www.andryakayphotography.com).
Thank you so much for your feedback!
-Andi
If you're planning to do a lot of studio work in the future (and I'm talking about paid work), then 5DsR is the camera you need because it has:
- 50mp and no AA filter (you'll get impressive details in your images and also you can print large)
- a lot of accesories available (lens selections, studio strobes, triggers, etc.)
- very responsive tethering options
If your budget is limited, K1 is a very good option also (one of the best for the money). If you're planning to do outdoor portraits like I've seen on you website, I think K1 will give you more than enough satisfaction at half the price of a 5DsR.