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Post by docone31 on Sept 26, 2014 9:01:12 GMT -5
I am about done with my shop. I will be setting up a corner to do specimen photos.
What is a good camera to gt this done? I do not have a lot of bucks and I want to do it right. The camera we got from Wallmnart was absolutely the wrong one.
I need advice.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 26, 2014 9:08:38 GMT -5
I quit using photo cameras and went with a video camera..it takes great photos too and I can do videos as well.........Small and compact too..
I had a cannon and just couldn't get any close-ups like I can with my Sony I have now..
Good luck on you find.....
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 14:27:59 GMT -5
Depends on budget and your desire to learn.
I'm happy to help if ya want to PM me.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Sept 29, 2014 17:46:22 GMT -5
I like the Fuji Finepix. It is a point-and-shoot digital camera (not SLR), but offers many of the functions of a true SLR. You can override the AUTO mode for S-priority, A-priority, or go fully Manual and save your Custom settings. I push the envelope of point-and-shoot cameras when I photograph fluorescent minerals in a dark room under UV light with reasonable results. If you don't want to spend the bucks for a true digital SLR ($500 and upwards) you can get most of the functionality for closer to $150.
Darryl.
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Post by Pat on Sept 29, 2014 20:57:36 GMT -5
I have a Canon SX280 HS PowerShot.. Sounds a lot like Darryl's camera. I was told it was the next step below an SLR. It was about $280. Photos in my easy shop were taken with my former camera which I no longer use. New camera is far superior.
Here's what PC magazine says about it: BOTTOM LINE
The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS puts 20x zoom in your pocket, along with Wi-Fi, GPS, and 1080p60 video capture. It's an ideal travel camera, and earns our Editors' Choice award.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 29, 2014 21:33:16 GMT -5
Like 150FromFundy says, get something that you can go manual with. I was using a Canon g-12 and never liked it. I stepped up to an entry level dslr Nikon 5200. I couldn't be happier with it. I only wish I had bitten the bullet and gotten one before I bought the G-12. It would have saved me time and money in the long run. |
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