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hi fishtk75,
like most things these days, your budget really plays a big role here. how much money did you want to invest in photography gear?
as far as "macro" settings in cameras, i don't believe they do a whole lot except maybe decide what it thinks is a better aperture / shutter combination for close up photos.
like most things these days, your budget really plays a big role here. how much money did you want to invest in photography gear?
as far as "macro" settings in cameras, i don't believe they do a whole lot except maybe decide what it thinks is a better aperture / shutter combination for close up photos.
fishtk75,
I would have to echo Hir0 and ask you for your set budget. There are soooo many cameras on the market now that choices are endless. Please give us estimate and if you have brand preference, say so as well. You should receive an answer from one of us ASAP.
I would have to echo Hir0 and ask you for your set budget. There are soooo many cameras on the market now that choices are endless. Please give us estimate and if you have brand preference, say so as well. You should receive an answer from one of us ASAP.
I like to not go over $600 and brand I do not care which as long it is a good one.
That will last for many years taking pictures not just for closeup of fish but also all inside and outdoor allso.
I am willing to pay a little more that it will do more and not limit me on doing things in the future adding things to take a picture addons and lens.
That will last for many years taking pictures not just for closeup of fish but also all inside and outdoor allso.
I am willing to pay a little more that it will do more and not limit me on doing things in the future adding things to take a picture addons and lens.
Welcome to APF Fishtk75!
In response to your question, my first question to you is if you are versed in photography or if you have been tinkering for a while in the digital world. If so, you may want to check out DPreview at the link below to preview all the cameras out from the biggest manufacturers to find the one with the features and price that you like. If you don't feel like you know exactly what you want, or what kind of equipment requirements your style/s of photography will have, I highly encourage you to purchase a formal book on photography. This one-time purchase will prepare you for purchase and will ENSURE that you spend your hard-earned money as efficiently as possible. With the kind of money we throw around at cameras today, a day's worth of study can make or break your purchase involving large sums of money. That, and it's nice to know you bought exactly what you wanted, for a good price ;-)
http://www.dpreview.com
With all this said, one can pick up a nice "pro-sumer" (6-8 mp) camera for around $650 these days, with used cameras running even lower in some instances. Sure, these cameras are not interchangable-lens DSLR cameras, but they can take very nice pictures and can be used for backup once you progress to a level of photography requiring a DSLR.
Places you can buy these cameras are everywhere, but the best prices will be found in photography magazines where the competition is the stiffest, and of course, on Ebay, but beware of sketchy sellers (ALWAYS check their feedback).
With all this said, I apologize if I just told you everything you already know, but, good luck finding a camera, and I look forward to seeing your pictures in the future!!!
Tony
In response to your question, my first question to you is if you are versed in photography or if you have been tinkering for a while in the digital world. If so, you may want to check out DPreview at the link below to preview all the cameras out from the biggest manufacturers to find the one with the features and price that you like. If you don't feel like you know exactly what you want, or what kind of equipment requirements your style/s of photography will have, I highly encourage you to purchase a formal book on photography. This one-time purchase will prepare you for purchase and will ENSURE that you spend your hard-earned money as efficiently as possible. With the kind of money we throw around at cameras today, a day's worth of study can make or break your purchase involving large sums of money. That, and it's nice to know you bought exactly what you wanted, for a good price ;-)
http://www.dpreview.com
With all this said, one can pick up a nice "pro-sumer" (6-8 mp) camera for around $650 these days, with used cameras running even lower in some instances. Sure, these cameras are not interchangable-lens DSLR cameras, but they can take very nice pictures and can be used for backup once you progress to a level of photography requiring a DSLR.
Places you can buy these cameras are everywhere, but the best prices will be found in photography magazines where the competition is the stiffest, and of course, on Ebay, but beware of sketchy sellers (ALWAYS check their feedback).
With all this said, I apologize if I just told you everything you already know, but, good luck finding a camera, and I look forward to seeing your pictures in the future!!!
Tony
well, there are a few things you should consider. what would be right for you?
- do you want something kinda bulky with a lare selection of accesories(ie. interchangable lenses... etc) that is very versatile or do you want something small and compact that isn't very versatile, but it fits in your pocket
- would you mind having to use the viewfinder to frame your photos, or do you really like to do it on the lcd screen instead
- is video capture something you could do without, or do you want your digicam to do it
- do you prefer taco bell, or mcdonalds
- are you serious about getting into photography, or do you just want to get grab shots at the bar with your friends
- do you want complete control over how your photograph turns out, or do you trust the camera to figure it out for you
- would you believe that a 6 mp dslr camera can make better quality photos than an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera
lemme just say this. i have a tough time EVER recommending a point and shoot compact digital camera. there are some pros to having such a camera, but i don't find that any of those pros outweight the fact that they are just too limited. but it really does depend on what you want, not what i want.
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- do you want something kinda bulky with a lare selection of accesories(ie. interchangable lenses... etc) that is very versatile or do you want something small and compact that isn't very versatile, but it fits in your pocket
- would you mind having to use the viewfinder to frame your photos, or do you really like to do it on the lcd screen instead
- is video capture something you could do without, or do you want your digicam to do it
- do you prefer taco bell, or mcdonalds
- are you serious about getting into photography, or do you just want to get grab shots at the bar with your friends
- do you want complete control over how your photograph turns out, or do you trust the camera to figure it out for you
- would you believe that a 6 mp dslr camera can make better quality photos than an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera
lemme just say this. i have a tough time EVER recommending a point and shoot compact digital camera. there are some pros to having such a camera, but i don't find that any of those pros outweight the fact that they are just too limited. but it really does depend on what you want, not what i want.
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