Camera rec's

[kynan]

Walmart has a unit on friday for ~150 w/ a 10x optimal zoom...is this good for coral pics?

[InsaneClownFish]

Brand? Model?

[doublec]

are you talking about the one in the sales paper i was looking at that one, but i think the one that comes with the hp laptop and camera, and printer is way better for 750 IMO

[ShiftNation]

Can almost say 98% chance your not gonna get decent quality pics with it . Without a brand and model I cant say for sure . Man with all that money you dropped in your system go grab a canon DSLR . Unless its all gone now ... lol .

[erickrm]

earl what is a good point and shoot non DSLR cam for some decent macros

[ShiftNation]

I think thats an oxymoron man . Im not an expert on point and shoots but I dont think there is any that will do quality macro . But thats also depending on what you wanna call macro . You wont be getting any polyp shots with any point and shoots ive heard of . I did have some decent shots with my fujifilm s5100 which was kind of a beefed up point and shoot .

[erickrm]

werd... i aint think i would get anything just thoght i would ask lol... might end up with another DSLR for xmas so should be all good anyways.

[ShiftNation]

Nah I figured you werent . I know you man , DSLR or nothin , thats how rich rolls .

[erickrm]

lmao when we gonna chill man!!! been a long time bring the kiddo, and wife and lets drink some beers haha

[ShiftNation]

You got a Pm , no more hijackin ...

[erickrm]

ma bad lol.... Hijack ninja out... Haha

[Herpn]

I use my camera almost daily in the summer and I need something that takes GREAT macros. I have settled for the Sony Cybershot DSC H9. I think for $400. +/- it has some of the best macro capabilities (not being a DSLR) and the zoom is 15X Optical. Worth checking out. I dont think (could be wrong) that you can get a good camera for under$300-400. This is the best I have seen at this price. Spending $150 on a camera is like setting your tank up with a PC lighting, it will work but there will be drawbacks.

Good Luck.

[amcarrig]

Although I now primarily use a DSLR, I was always able to get good macro shots with my Nikon CoolPix. If anybody remembers it, the picture of the scroll coral that was on the "old" membership cards was taken with the Nikon.

[erickrm]

Hmmm that was indeed a sweet macro i think i still have that card lol.

[craiglanda]

Im looking into the nikon dslr.... Looks like a sweet cam! any down side to this cam?

[Herpn]

That or the Canon DSLR. Those are both top dogs. One has better color and one has a better focus.

[craiglanda]

Originally posted by Herpn
That or the Canon DSLR. Those are both top dogs. One has better color and one has a better focus.

which has beter color? which is better focus? I know nothing of cameras

[Herpn]

I THINK that the Nikon has a faster focus but the cannon has better colors? I think both are great, it is analogous to comparing Bare Bottom and Deep Sand Bed..

[kynan]

what about this one:

Ritz has it on sale for 499 after 100 dollar rebate.

Pentax K100D Super Digital SLR Camera w/DA 18-55mm Lens
Only $499.99 after Mail-in Rebate + Free 70-300 Zoom Lens $150 Value - Instantly - Four-Day Only Thanksgiving Sale!

[Herpn]

I THINK that the Nikon has a faster focus but the cannon has better colors? I think both are great, it is analogous to comparing Bare Bottom and Deep Sand Bed..


That sounds like a good deal BUT once you get into DSLR's keep in mind that you will be changing lenses(carying extra lenses). That is one reason I am using the H9. I personally like Canon and Nikon for the DSLR. I like Sony for point and shoot. If you are getting a DSLR and want to take nice Marco shots you may want to pick up a Macro lens.

[reefman13]

Just remember, that if you put the $$$ into the camera right at the start, you will get your money's worth in the end.

I have the Nikon D50X with the VR 18-200mm lens, and it was just over $1300. But, I can with out a doubt tell you, that it is much more 'camera' than any normal 'day-to-day' pictures you will ever need.

One other thing, in regards to this:

I THINK that the Nikon has a faster focus but the cannon has better colors?

I would have to say that the camera bodies themselves do not have such differences that we can tell with our naked eye. For example, if you were to take the same lens and take a picture with both of the cameras at the same 'subject' with the same kind of enviroment, you will not be able to tell the difference.

A lot of the picture quality that comes out of the DSLR is the lens. Awesome camera + crap quality lens = crap pictures; Awesome camera + good lens = great pics; Awesome camera + Awesome lens = Awesome pics. And when it comes to lenses, the quality of the glass in the lens is absolutely crutial.

HTH

[craiglanda]

But the lense can always be upgraded with those kind of cameras right? So i wouldnt have to drop all the money at once? It is a lot of cash to put down and just like my reef i am always upgrading i just dont have the cash to do it all at once...

[kynan]

OK,

then what about this one?

Canon Rebel XTi SLR Digital Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm II Lens, Black
Free 70-300 Zoom Lens $150 Value - Instantly - Four-Day Only Thanksgiving Sale!

I realize the lens is a middle of the road lens, but figure it would be a good "learning lens"...Ritz has a nice site as you can scope out user reviews with pics taken with the camera.

Most important question, wouldn't the 70 to 300 lens be the lens you use for macros? Do you need a tripod to take decent macro shots?

[reefman13]

Websites wise, I don't know if you haven't been to it yet, by try this site:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/6...l_Cameras.html
That company is one of the #1 retailers for ALL camera equipment in the US.

That is a great camera/deal. What is the price for the package? You just have to realize that the freebie lens that they are giving you is not going to be of the greatest quality. And the other lens will be the same, if not, a little better.

If that is a camera you like here are two links (one for the cam. and the other for the lens):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Rebel_XTi.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._4_5_6_IS.html
If you wany a soley macro lens here's a great one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f_2_8_USM.html

Craig- Dumping $$$ all at once is not always a possible option, but if possible can end up being the more economically friendly option.

[craiglanda]

yeah i just cant drop 1300 on a cam now... anyway how does this one look? I am trying to find a better price so just to show you the cam i am looking at not necessarily gonna get it from best buy...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1172276684244