Camera advice?
I can't get close up pics that are any good with my camera. I would like to know what some are using to get good close ups. Don't want to spend a lot of $$$$ . thanks
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Get a name brand that has anti-shake and super-macro [;)] 0 -
The common point & shoot economy cameras, aren't suitable for close up photos. Unless they are specifically sold with, and have what is called a macro/close-up mode. This is what you need for close-up photos.
All the camera manufacturers make cameras with this ability. They will cost you more then the basic auto focus, auto exposure point and shoots.
Your probably looking at a minimum of $200 for a camera with a manual macro mode, that will enable you to take descent close-up photos.
Amazon has a million cameras on their site, you might check them for reasonable models with a macro/close-up, manual mode.0 -
What Rufe said with one caveat.
Pretty much all of the cheap digital cameras actually now DO come with built in macro-picture ability.
My eight year old cheapo Nikon does. The less-than-$100 Canon Powershot has a macro setting. Heck, even my two year old CELL PHONE has a decent macro setting (and I've used it).
The trick is, you may not be able to get to the macro feature by just twisting a knob, and you'll probably have to actually work the camera digital menu to get the macro setting turned on.
And it might even mean (gasp!) reading the instruction manual!
So if you have a digital camera, before you do anything else, make sure you at least try to turn on the macro features (ie read the manual).
If you have an old-school SLR type camera, you'll need a macro lens.
Edit, FYI:
quote:http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_a800_review/image_quality/
Macro
The [$90] Canon Powershot A800 offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is just 1cm away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle
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litetrigger,
Trying to buy a camera these days is mind boggling at the very least. Every manufacturer has a dozen models or more so trying to separate them out in your head makes for a difficult task.
Digital Photo Magazine always has a huge comparison chart to use for this type of shopping:
http://www.dpmag.com/buyers-guide/cameras/mirrorless.html
They also have great articles for 'How To' if you need those also.
The best suggestion I can make for doing Macro work is to use a tripod of some sort. A standard tripod will suffice if you're working off of a table top with some height. But if the background doesn't allow for it, you might have to have one of those shorter table top versions so prevalent today. Even with the 'anti-shake' selection turned on the tripod will make a huge difference in the sharpness of your images.
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Digital Photography has a review which allows you to read the specs and reviews of the newer cameras then select any that interest you then generate a comparison list which you can print out fior reading at a later date.
http://www.dpreview.com/
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Beantown is correct. Most cameras that were made in the last seven years or so have the capability to take close-up photos. You just have to read the manual to be able to turn on this option.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a quality image. Cameras now have such a high megapixel count, that often times it is better to get or use an older camera that takes only 5mp or 6mp image, if you are going to just post them on auction sites. If you can find a lightly used Canon Powershot G7 (2006) at 10mp, you will get a very good camera that will fill your needs easily.
Otherwise, just go to Amazon and look for a discontinued camera from 2009 or 2010 from a major brand, and you will find a very adequate camera at an attractive price. In fact, Beantown's recommendation of the Canon A800 is available in black for less than $75.0 -
Look for a flower setting on a camera. That is usually the macro. All my Sony's and Olympus (these are 8+ years old) have the setting. 0 -
You can probably go to the store and buy any camera that is name brand for about $100 bucks and have a quality camera, maybe not the best but pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Stylus-Digital-Camera-Blue/dp/B003NAO98I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352420119&sr=8-3&keywords=olympus+waterproof+camera
I have one of those mine is about 5 years old. Picture quality I would rate a 8 out of 10. Only because it takes perfect pictures in some situations and others just average. But the camera is waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof. I like it because I can take it hunting, boating, leave it outside and it doesnt matter. You'll have to look at the specs there different levels of protection. At the time I bought mine the min model was waterproof to 10 ft, temps down to 20, and drop proof from 10ft. I got the top model and waterproof to 30ft, 10 degrees and like 12 or 15ft.0 -
No matter what you buy in 2012, there will be better in 2013.
JUST LIKE ALL TOYS or TOOLS they will be UPGRADED.0 -
If your using a digital camera, most have a Macro setting, see if yours has that, then you would be good to go. 0 -
Without knowing what equipment you have it's difficult to guide you. If your lens is a zoom, try backing up a bit and use the zoom to get in close. This method works with both digital and film cameras. With some, you will have to use the distance to focus so experiment. 0
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