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Holy molies, what do you even do with 60 frames/sec!! LOL[/QUOTE]
You have a lot of unused pictures on your hard drive 
You can adjust the burst rate to lower than that if you wantā¦ But 60 is fun!
Sounds like a really nice lens for portrait shots - smaller f-numbers will give a narrow depth of field, allowing you to put potentially distracting backgrounds out of focus.
My husband got me a Nikon D5000 last year at Costco. It was a kit that included 18-55 and 55-200 zoom lenses and camera bag, cost was under $800. I mostly use the various auto settings as I havenāt had time to experiment with manual settings, but I am getting some really nice action shots. I do have to pull them into Photoshop for cropping, etc., and am hoping to obtain a longer zoom lens in the near future (maybe an 80-400). 
I have 2 Canon 30D bodies and a 28-55, 70-300 and an 28-135 for portrait/still shots. Almost all of the photos on our website have been shot with these cameras (other than the pro shots), so take a peek if you have time. Iāve played with a few friendsā Nikons and really liked them but couldnāt afford the lenses + cameraā¦so I went with Canon and havenāt looked back in 6 years. I totally agree with the poster who recommended going to a store and handling the cameras before buyingā¦we had a pro here shooting an inspection and he allowed me some time with his camera and thatās what sold me on the Canon.
B&H Photo is my go-to store for equipment for the last 15 years. Also, check out Ebay.
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Sounds like a really nice lens for portrait shots - smaller f-numbers will give a narrow depth of field, allowing you to put potentially distracting backgrounds out of focus.[/QUOTE]
yes, it has fantastic bokeh (the maple leaf was shot with that lens) - reviewers pretty much drooled over that aspect of the lens, but Iāve been known to take advantage of the smaller f stop for other nefarious purposes!
LOL of course 6 months before i bought the lens, I bought a yearling and 6 months after I bought the lens I, um, in the words of my surgeon had a ānear amputation of the thumb through the MP (lower) jointā so it was about 6 months after that before I could even hold the camera and work the buttons usefully (thank heavens you can change the function of some buttons), so that lens (and the other two) have not really been put to good use.
Ummm, I donāt think there is a still camera that can shoot 60 frames per second, LOL!
For dSLR, IMO, you canāt beat the Canon Rebel series. They beat out Nikon in the switch to digital and get slightly better image quality, esp with less noise at higher ISO speeds. I have the older XT and I love it. Skip the kit lens that comes with it and get a nice piece of glass as it will make a HUGE difference in your pics.
The Pentax is also a really nice camera that gets seriously overlooked and I would strongly consider one if I didnāt have mine already ā the stuff is often cheaper because it doesnāt have Canonās huge market share.
You are going to love, love, LOVE this lens!!! It is an extremely versatile lens, especially with horses, and will serve you well for many years (and camera bodies ;)) to come. I have used this lens (the Nikon version) extensively for the past several years, and could NOT live without it. Did I mention, you are going to love this lens??? LOL
Back to the original posterā¦once you have your DSLR and lens, if you want to use full auto settings, āsportsā mode will still get you MUCH better pictures than a point-and-shoot, but with a little bit of understanding of your camera and exposure, you can move on to the semi-manual (donāt worry, the camera still thinks for you, but you can control the parameters of the thinking ;)), which give you the power to capture even better images!!! WARNINGā¦Once you find what you can do with a decent camera, you will probably become addicted :yes:ā¦
As for software, Photoshop Elements will serve you well, you donāt need the full Photoshop software.
We have the Nikon D40, under $500 with a couple of decent lenses. It is a really nice camera. Most of the pictures on our web site were taken with this camera. It will even take good action pictures in an indoor. It is easy to use as well and the manual is easy to understand too!
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Ummm, I donāt think there is a still camera that can shoot 60 frames per second, LOL!
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Well, I have oneā¦ Iāll have to tell it it canāt do that! 
Casio Exilim EX-F1
Iāll upload a series to demonstrateā¦
Of course it might not fit your definition of a still cameraā¦
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/foggybok/Horses/141.jpg
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series of 10 at 60 fpsā¦this series took 1/6th of a second
Just bought my first DSLR on Sunday. Itās a Nikon D3000 and I LOVE it! Iāve gotten some beautiful shots so far but havenāt had the chance to try it on jumping pics yet.
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Of course it might not fit your definition of a still cameraā¦ :)[/QUOTE]
Still, maybe. DSLR it is not.
Thatās neither a good or bad thing, it just is. There are things a DSLR does that a digital does not. There are things a digital does (like 6o fps) that a DSLR does not. But both come with a hefty price tag so a person should know what they want before they buy.
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Still, maybe. DSLR it is not.
Thatās neither a good or bad thing, it just is. There are things a DSLR does that a digital does not. There are things a digital does (like 6o fps) that a DSLR does not. But both come with a hefty price tag so a person should know what they want before they buy. ;)[/QUOTE]
Yes, in my original post, I said it was not a SLR camera. However I did want to mention it because it can do things a SLR canāt as in make it easy to capture exactly the right moment in high speed activityā¦ :). Since it was part of what the OP wanted I thought Iād throw it out there as an alternativeā¦ The pictures might not be sharp enough for herā¦You will definitely lose some things with this camera compared to the SLR, but itās worth thinking aboutā¦
And I agree, you should know what you want before such a large investment. The Exilim is NOT cheap, you can get a pretty nice SLR for the same price or lessā¦ But I wanted the high speed capability, so thatās what i got. the 1200 fps is really cool for gait analysisā¦ this is the first camera to offer this capability that isnāt many thousands of dollarsā¦
I have the Cannon Rebel XSi and I love it! Iām currently saving up to get another lens for it. The lens it comes with doesnāt have enough zoom to get good pictures at events. Itās a fantastic camera though. Itās the first SLR Iāve had and Iāve been learning as I go. If youāre just learning to use them, you can use the pre-set options and itāll work great, but you can also get a lot more creative with it too.
yes, the lack of crispness in the images shown in the reviews bothered me, but Iām pissed about the lack of crispness in a $200 lens attached to an $600 body, so clearly I have a problem in this area! The rest of the camera was awesome cool (except the price tag).
But that two of the key issues with non DSLRs is the quality of the glass in the lens and the ability to manipulate depth of field/shutter speed (that would be a function of both the quality of the lens and the āmanualā functions of a DSLR). Both are a lot more than the average photographer is interested in but both really dictate the quality of the image.
To be fair, at best I have vague flashbacks to my Minolta SR-1 and yashica-44 days ā¦ then just say screw it and go for full auto because I just have too many other thing that are more important than making the time to make that old knowledge first instinct. The dayās too short and that is down on the list of priorities. But I know what I am missing. Seriously what I clearly need is BOTH cameras!
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This is a great thread, I am so camera challenged!
Since I canāt get a really great camera and lens at the moment, how do I get the least distorted horse photos with the one I have, which is a Canon PowerShot? The lens goes up to 100mm. Do I take all photos using the telephoto? 
I love my Nikonās. The D40 and D60.
I like the way it felt in my hands (something to consider) better than a Cannon Rebel.
The picture quality is wonderful. I also took some classes with it which was a huge help.
I had a Cannon Rebel and just didnāt like it as much.
It can just come down to personal preference, though. IMO you canāt go wrong with Canon or Nikon. I just happen to prefer Nikon. Even for point and shoot.
Iām not sure which Powershot model you have, and there are large differences in equipment, but I will speak of just some general ideasā¦
Yes, stay closer to the 100mm when taking pictures. The shorter focal lengths will exaggerate distance, giving that look we all know (well, most of us know it :winkgrin:) of the three mile long horse with the head the size of something from Jurassic Park. But the longer focal lengths compress distance, giving a more normal look to a horse.
In this link, scroll down to the two images to show the difference between what different focal lengths can do. (The images are good examples, but I did not read the text, and donāt know if the info contained is all accurate ;).)
I have a Cannon Rebel XT and a XSi. I sold my 50D and 1Dās because they weigh a ton with the 70-200 lens and my hands just canāt deal with it (I have MS). My clients donāt care what I use as long as their photos are gorgeous.
As others have said, your glass is very, very important. I use a 50mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 most everyday. For horses the 70-200 2.8 is the ticket. The 50mm 1.4 and the 70-200 will run double to triple the cost of the camera if you get a lower end Rebel but it is worth it.
I would not hesitate to recommend a Rebel, but donāt buy a kit camera. Buy the body alone and get a decent lens. Even if you donāt want to spend piles you can get a good zoom for $300 or so that will make you happy.
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Iām not sure which Powershot model you have, and there are large differences in equipment, but I will speak of just some general ideasā¦
Yes, stay closer to the 100mm when taking pictures. The shorter focal lengths will exaggerate distance, giving that look we all know (well, most of us know it :winkgrin:) of the three mile long horse with the head the size of something from Jurassic Park. But the longer focal lengths compress distance, giving a more normal look to a horse.
In this link, scroll down to the two images to show the difference between what different focal lengths can do. (The images are good examples, but I did not read the text, and donāt know if the info contained is all accurate ;).)[/QUOTE]
Okay, that was some great info, thanks so much!
