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Post by rambler on Oct 13, 2005 13:27:17 GMT -6
Any chance somebody could post some recommended digital cameras split by price. Maybe three or so entry level, three intermediate and three or so high end. Perhaps an explanation of the features you could expect to get at each price point i.e. what you should get for your money. And any other equipment you might need either that you can make or buy. Is there anything you should definitely avoid etc.? Thanks in advance Rambler
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Post by Adam on Oct 13, 2005 13:39:28 GMT -6
I don't know that much about them, but I have a Nikon Coolpix 4600 and I think it does a perfect job for amateur watch photography. and the best part is it cost $150 at office depot. I would recommend it
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Post by Warren on Oct 13, 2005 14:23:47 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 13, 2005 14:59:54 GMT -6
Anything with a big lens will be OK. Pixel count is not that important.
Based on my experience, Canon has the best colors, but not the best macro and it focuses pretty slow.
Nikon...great macro... good colors.
Olympus... fast focus and start up. tends to give a red hue though.
Sony... YUCK!!! the thing can't transition from light areas to dark areas without bleeding....
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Post by Warren on Oct 13, 2005 15:12:06 GMT -6
I agree with Chip that the glass is the most important thing. The Canon "G" series of point and shoot style cameras all have great lenses but Chip is also right about the poor macro and slow focus, I use a G2 model, I think they're up to G6 by now.
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Post by erik on Oct 13, 2005 15:58:43 GMT -6
Hi Rambler, I am using a Fujifilm Finepix S5500, 4 megapixel, 10 X zoom, Macro function. + Tripod Velbon ph157Q I only know 10% what the camera has to offer.. (i am very happy about it...)
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Post by CHIP on Oct 13, 2005 16:19:10 GMT -6
I use a Canon G2 as well. Honestly, my best advice to you is to buy a camera from a camera manufacturer and not from an general electronics maker. So... buy Canon...Minolta.... Konika...Olympus... Nikon.... And Not Sony...Casio... HP.... etc. I'd also stay away from Kodak cameras. I was told that they are poorly put together, and while they perform OK, it will not be long lasting. The truth is that camera is less important, lightning and patience are the key to a good picture. Let me prove it to you. I own a 4 years old Canon G2. POS given today's technology. Occasionally, I borrow my friend's Canon 8 mega pixel digital SLR. Below are a few pictures that I took over the past few months. Some are taken with a 4 years old point and shoot Canon G2, 4mp camera. Some are taken with a $1000 + Canon digital SLR professional camera. Can you tell which camera took what shot?
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Post by rambler on Oct 14, 2005 9:14:03 GMT -6
Good point Chip. And the answer, of course, is no. Thanks for the links Warren. I'll probably have to do my usual huge amount of research into this. Great resoures they appear to be. Thanks again. Yes, I was thinking of a Canon actually. Would never go with a generic something-or-other thingych (ho ho) on principle. Thanks for the advice Rambler
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Post by MartynJC (UK) on Oct 16, 2005 5:54:23 GMT -6
I have found my trusty Nikon 4500 an excellent choice for watch photography extreme macro. I now have a Nikon D70 - excellent digital SLR - good but takes practice to get good shots. designmjc.smugmug.com - you can see some photo's Also Canon IXUS range are good point and shoot. It really depends what you want to photograph.
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Post by rambler on Oct 16, 2005 9:36:33 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for the advice Rambler
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