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<-- Ebay hater which is why I didn't suggest it.

He is very right with the glass being a important part. Im a HUGE fan of the 70-200 2.8 VR
I also get a bit of use out of a 28mm 2.8 I got my D300 with the 18-135 basically to fill the gap in ranges. If you plan on getting a couple lens's anyways just get the body with a wide and a zoom

Yeah dude, I've been burned by Ebay on some camera stuff before. But on the plus side, I got my 20D and some crappy Sigma lenses for about $1600 (back when the 20D was brand-spanking new!). If you do go that route, buy only from the stores on Ebay... usually they're the ones who are pretty reputable.

Good point too about the 2.8 f-stop.... that's the way to go!! Lets you shoot better in low light!

Not even about being burned through ebay. Just its like the walmart of online shopping. Ruins damn near every industry out there.

Damn you guys your speaking another language. So you suggest the 28mm 2.8, any special brand?

GaryG
http://www.gardellaracing.com

A 28mm won't give you much zoom. Look for a 18-200mm or a 28-200mm. Sigma makes pretty good lenses and their prices aren't too bad.

Yeah that! Lens brand really depends though. I try to stick with the brand for camera. I buy Nikon lens.

The answer really depends on your budget. I don't really know Nikon but all the newer Canon bodies and I'm assuming the Nikons will have HD video capability. For motorsports you really can't beat the shooting speed and cost efficiency of a middle-end crop body camera - meaning you'll want the Canon 7D or Nikon's comparable.

Lens selection: the 70-200 2.8 IS/VR has the perfect reach for shooting drifting at just about every track I've been to, and the stabilization feature will really help on the panning shots. That said, this will be one of the more expensive lenses in either manufacturer's line-up. However, this is what I use for 95% of my photos, so I'm definitely squeezing the worth out of it.

Whatever you decide on check between http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ and www.amazon.com for the best price. Nobody has these two beat in both price and credibility. B&H is typically cheaper or the same as amazon (though you'll sometimes find the odd item cheaper on amazon) but it's nice to have a retail location you can walk into if there are any problems. If you take the train into Penn Station B&H is located right there - the store is ridiculous. If you have the time to go into the city it's worth stopping in and they'll be able to let you play with everything you're looking to buy.

OK guys I got my Cannon 7D on order. Damn that thing is expensive! I know I will have to take some classes on this. I may be asking you guys for some advice on it.

The 7D is my dream camera right now... I'm so jealous Gary !! I think you got one of the nicest mid-level cameras out there!

Any questions man, hit me up!!

So the guy I ordered the camera from called me back yesterday and now is trying to talk me into the Nikon. The name of the place is Rands they are in Bricktown NJ. Do you guys know what Nikon is similar to the Canon 7D?

How is the video on each of the cameras from what he was explaining it does not work to well for automotive shooting. Something about going in and out of focus.