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Could you suggest a camera for taking portraits and pictures of animals?

Hi. I'm looking to get a new camera soon. I need one that is great at taking people portraits and taking pictures of animals, and macro, maybe. Thanks!

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1. Sophie, Nikon F4s or Nikon D700 105 mm F/2.8 Micro Nikkor (Good portrait and Macro lens) 300mm F/4.0 Nikkor In any kind of action photography, such as wildlife and animals, shutter lag is an absolute no-no. An SLR, digital or film, is a basic prerequisite for doing productive animal photography. You will find a point & shoot is frustrating as you miss great shots. Enjoy and have fun... j
2. I actually just got a Nikon D-40, and it is friggin' amazing. Great quality for a decent price.
3. Ok well you haven't mention if you want a point and shoot or an DSLR. Both kinds of camera will take the pictures you mention. The point and shoot won't get a 1:1 macro shot. If you're talking about DSLR. You'll need a couple different lenses. If you want a true macro shot you'll have to buy a macro lens. (I have a 105mm macro) To shoot portraits would be best to use a prime lens (50mm or so) To shoot animals (you didn't mention if these animals are wildlife or normal pet animal). If wildlife you want 200mm or better. I prefer 300mm or better. If shooting normal pet (dog,cats etc..) than 18-135 (which you can use for portraits too) would be fine. In the end, if you're going for DSLR it's not the camera to wonder what to buy, it's the lenses. If you're buying a point and shoot. I would buy a higher end point and shoot. Check out dpreview.com for reviews on all kinds of cameras. Go to Best Buy, Circuit City etc.. and check out the cameras. Play with them, talk to a sales associate.