Decent camera to photograph fish?

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Been thinking about getting into aquarium photography and holy crap it looks like some interesting stuff.
But, I'm 14 paying my way through a second discus tank so... Little tight on cash lol

What's a fair-priced camera that wouldn't be absurd to ask for for Christmas that still takes good pictures? Two of my brothers are huge into photography so I'm sure I could pick it up between them and the world wide web with enough practice.
Thanks!


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^ Do any of your two brothers have a spare DSLR they can lend you? Since i would say most likely any entry level DSLR, with a capable lens, and maybe an overhead flash will be more than enough to get you some really top quality pics with some practice...
 
^ Care to explain how?

The only reason i ask is, with traditional SLR cameras you have to use film, so when it comes to a new person learning to shoot pics of fish, they have to take loads of shots, develop the film, then see the results, and then adjust the equipment to get the proper shots and thats only if they remember how it was originally setup...

So in essence, i still think for a new person learning to shoot with a SLR, a DSLR would seem to be a much better choice, since they can see the results right away, and plus they save a bunch of money on buying and processing the film...
 
Fat Homer said:
^ Do any of your two brothers have a spare DSLR they can lend you? Since i would say most likely any entry level DSLR, with a capable lens, and maybe an overhead flash will be more than enough to get you some really top quality pics with some practice...
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Unfortunately no. They live in South Carolina and Seattle. The pointers would probably come in from afar lol. Not in person.
Anyway thanks for the advice.


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I guess you could look into some of the entry level canon and nikon DSLR cameras and see which you prefer...

But really, unless you want to get into photography, start with something entry level and get a feel for it and slowly start buying more kit for your camera if you think you want to learn more....


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Fat Homer said:
I guess you could look into some of the entry level canon and nikon DSLR cameras and see which you prefer...

But really, unless you want to get into photography, start with something entry level and get a feel for it and slowly start buying more kit for your camera if you think you want to learn more....


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I totally agree with this. I too wanted to get into photography but didn't have a lot of money to spend on a camera. I ended up buying a used Nikon d50 for a little more than $100. Then I bought cheap remote flashes. I've been able to take some nice pictures and I'm at the point now where I think I'm ready for something a little nicer. Check craigslist and Ebay for something used. Good luck!

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I picked up a Nikon D3100 for an entry level DSLR to play with. It has more than enough bells and whistles for my needs and wasn't too bad for price.

Prior to that I was pretty happy with a couple of Sony point/shoot cameras that I had. They had a cheap enough underwater housing and color correction for use while diving, ok quality video and enough control to get a good shot off using it outside of a tank.
 
^ thats a good point with underwater housing even a normal P&S can take great fish pics if thats all your after?


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