New Camera Decisions...

[ajx22]

Hey all!

I need to pick-up a new Digital camera specifically for taking photos of fish and corals to post on the net.

I have been searching for what the best camera would be to purchase, and have pretty much narrowed it down to either:
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Nikon CoolPix 950
Canon PowerShot G2
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I own a store in Canada, and need to be able to post/e-mail HQ photos of our fish/coral/inverts/rock/etc. to customers as well as be able to post images on our web site.

Any suggestions as to which camera I should choose? I need to get this ASAP...so any first-hand info would be greatly appreciated. (I have read the reviews on http://www.dpreview.com - but they seem pretty much even all in all).

Thanks in advance!!!

[ajx22]

Never mind the above question...

I went out today and played around with both models. Both are nice, but the Nikon CoolPix 995 seemed the best buy, especially @ $299.00 CAD less.

Thanks anyhow...

[smokinreefer]

just curious, if you dont mind, what did it cost you?

[ajx22]

Picked it up for $900.00 CAD + tax. It's selling for $999.99 everywhere (Henry's, Future Shop, etc.) - I went into Japan Camera and they had 1 left. I also wanted a few accessories (Flash Card + Tripod + Case + AC Adapter + other ods and ends), so I got a discount on the whole lot.

So far...I LOVE IT! Just waiting for the Tiffen Macro lenses to arrive so I can do some even nicer macro shots.

HTH...