I had so much stuff in my huge LowePro Nova 5AW shoulder bag that it hurt my my shoulder and back to carry it around. Saw the Canon 200EG Backpack and based on reviews ordered one. I am impressed. It was about 1/2 the price of my LowePro bag. Its very well designed with lots of compartments, padding, external straps and quality materials.
It holds everything that was in my other bag and I still have more room. I've got a Canon 20D with BGE2 battery grip, 3 zoom lenses (one a telephoto), a Canon 580EX flash, a Slik mini tripod, lens hoods for all the lenses, and a large assortment of filters for all the lenses all inside the main compartment.External compartments hold everything else like spare battery packs, chargers, cables, etc. Its got straps on the bottom to carry my tripod which my old bag didn't have. Its got other straps for carrying all kinds of stuff.And I carry bag this much comfortably.
The one thing that the LowePro bag had was an all weather cover that could be zipped out to cover the bag in bad weather. Never used it anyhow so whats the point? The LowePro goes to E-Bay! See more reviews about:Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this "camera" is awful (ie. sucks). The actual product looks and feels like something you get at Chuck E. Cheese for 100 tickets.The 12MP is a flat out lie. I've read other reviews of this camera -- after I bought it -- and can't technically explain why this is, but one look in the viewfinder and one picture later it's very clear.(Or maybe I should say not so clear). Thank goodness I didn't give this to my nine-year old. Amazon, I love you and did most of my Christmas shopping with you. Pull this product. See more reviews about:SVP DC-12DX-Pink 12MP Max Thinnest DIGITAL CAMERA VIDEO w/ SOUND!
I've developed an obsession with photography. lol.
I live for it!!
My camera is quite good...but I want to take my photography to the next level. What is a good digital camera for close up photography? I like taking pictures of close up objects especially nature...such as flowers or animals.
Any ideas.
Links to pictures of this dream camera would be much appreciated.
Please keep the price doooowwwnnn. :D
Thanks everyone.
Have a great day!
Best Answer: I don't know if you are refering to DSLR cameras or compact cameras. DSLR's (Digital Single Lens Reflex) are used by the more serious photographers and the professionals, which are cameras where you have a direct optical view "through-the-lens" of the object that you photograph, and have interchangeable lenses. The compact cameras have normally just a fixed lens, and (usually) a small direct viewfinder and/or a LCD screen to look at the object to be photographed. Talking about DSLR's, there isn't a specific "good digital camera for macro photography". In this case, the macro lens being used is crucial for a good macro image. The biggest names in DSLR cameras are Canon and Nikon. They also produce their own macro lenses, especially designed for macro photography. Of course, you can not go wrong with these major manufacturers. If you are considering a lower price, and high quality, you should consider the other big names, like Olympus, Pentax, Sony, etc. If you are looking for a compact camera with a very good macro feature, again, take a look at the brands mentioned. Depending on how much macro you want, you should do a research on the many different camera models that exist. There is one site that I can recommend that provides information on many of the cameras available in the market: www.dpreview.com.
- I have the canon XT, and I just turn the kit lens that comes with it backwards and that works GREAT as a macro lens, once you have gotten used to it. Of course, you need a steady hand because you need to hold it up to the camera with your hand. But the XT with the lens is only about $400, and it takes great pictures
- I agree that you want a DSLR. SInce price is an issue for Nikon that would be a D-40 or D-60. If you are a canon person I think that the rebel xti is the comperable. If you want a really good macro lens I am afraid that does not ever go with the word cheap. That is not to say you cannot do macro shots. You can so some macro work with telephotos or longer primes. There are also maginification lenses sometimes called closeup filters that screw onto the front of your lens that don't do bad Usually they come in 1,2,4 and 10 magnification. http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/241663... http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/... You can use extention tubes I don't have alot of experience with them but I am told you need good light to make the best use of them. Do not expect tubes or screw on magnigfication lenses to give you the same quality results a true macro lens would http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/... http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/closeup... Whichever way you go a good tripod will be worth a great deal and you want to shoot in Raw http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommen...
- I won't suggest a make and model, but you should consider a DSLR and a good macro lens, maybe a ring light too. The lens is really the defining factor here. It'll cost you, but it will definitely take you to the next level.
- if you want to improve your photography, why not join http://onlinedigitalphotographycourses.b... Its free, and you get lots of hints and tips
Is that ENOUGH camera for me? I would like to do close ups.
It's a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera.
How good is that camera?
Best Answer: The optical zoom works well for when you want to enlarge a picture. The digital zoom doesn't seem to enlarge as well. It pixulates the picture and it becomes blury. A 10x optical is pretty good. Mine is only 3 and does a nice job for my use.
- Optical zoom is the magnification you get by moving the lens. Digital zoom is where it takes the picture and zooms in on it electronically, like the zoom when you look at a picture on your computer.
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I'm looking to buy a digital camera. My price range is around $100-$250. I take pictures A LOT. The camera is practically attached to my hand. I would like the camera to have some nice features like color extraction, but mostly I would like quality pictures. That's the most important thing to me. Also, I want something reliable. I bought a Kodak last September and burned out the flash bulb by this September. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Best Answer: There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ... What gives a camera its picture quality? The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun. Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.j... ... Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going... ... http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.j... ... Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money. Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?... ... This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK! http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber... ... The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have. My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic. Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ... The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
- You might consider the Canon PowerShot A590 IS It has an image stabilizer, you can control if you wish shutter speed/aperture or just leave on auto. 8 megapixels, 4X optical zoom. Amazon.com has it for $118-+shipping. Dell has it for $115+shipping Consider Kodak EasyShare M1033. 10 megapixels, 3X optical zoom. Abe's of Maine and also Beach Camera have it for under $160-+shipping. PS- If you like a tiny camera consider the Canon SD1100 IS 8 megapixels, 3X optical zoom. Most on line places selling it for about $165-+shipping.
- I usually go to www.dpreview.com whenever I'm confused with the camera brands/models/functions. In that website, almost all brands & models of cameras are rated by professionals, and every single tiny detail of each & every feature is provided. At the end they also give a conclusion report and whether they recommend it or not. Go for strong reliable brands such as Canon or Nikon. These go way back in digital photography technology research and will give you peace of mind with their products. Anyway good luck with your decision :))
- The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the SD1100 [IS] 7.1 with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. It's especially good for low-light concerts. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $140 at techgearnow.com: http://www.techgearnow.com/index.php?mai... Good luck!
- I think the Nikon S60 is the best I'm getting it also for Christmas though its $349.95 but its worth it just read the article its attached to the question under Source(s) when you go on the website there is also a demo video of all its features just click the demo button
- Probably most of them are pretty good. I can only say I have a Canon PowerShot A560 and I really like it and find it very good, but it is already an old model and there are newer and better ones. One thing I like about Canon is that you can use regular AA batteries on some models and do not have to exclusively use rechargables.
- I am suggestion Canon Digital camera, it a good quality. Model: SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver). ($264) FREE Shipping Technical Details * 10.0-megapixel resolution allows greater freedom when editing and printing * 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens * 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle * DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction * Captures images to SD/SDHC memory cards http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5Z... Or Canon PowerShot SD870IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver). ($246) FREE Shipping Technical Details * 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints * 3.8x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display * Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix * 17 shooting modes, including 10 special scene modes; Print/Share button * Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (32MB memory card included) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V20...
- Your best to buy either a Canon or a Nikon. Amazon has a great selection of cameras. I personally prefer and use Canon.
- Nikon.
- just go to wal*mart and look at the best one's.
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I had so much stuff in my huge LowePro Nova 5AW shoulder bag that it hurt my my shoulder and back to carry it around. Saw the Canon 200EG Backpack and based on reviews ordered one. I am impressed. It was about 1/2 the price of my LowePro bag. Its very well designed with lots of compartments, padding, external straps and quality materials.
