need advice about camera purchase
Jan 12, 2014 13:16:59 #
My husband ties Atlantic Salmon flies and photographs them using a macro lens. Currently using an older Cannon fixed-lens camera which is not resulting in satisfactory photos. He is looking for something to replace it, it will be used strictly for this purpose only and doesn't need to have any function other than a close-up camera for these shots from a tripod. He would like to keep the cost under $400 or so.
Any suggestions, tips, advice to offer? Thank you in advance.
Maude
Any suggestions, tips, advice to offer? Thank you in advance.
Maude
Jan 12, 2014 13:25:06 #
I use my old Canon 450D with Tamron 100mm macro lense for jewelry/gemstones. I think any of the modern DSLR's with a macro lens will do fine. Longer macro lens the more distance you have for getting light in & around. Folks over on the true macro area or close-up might give you more help.
Good luck
Good luck
Jan 12, 2014 13:36:39 #
Panasonic Lx7 has a really nice leica lens and has a dedicated macro function that works great. I use one at work.
Jan 12, 2014 13:43:41 #
The current Panasonic Lumix "pocket" cameras are VERY good at macro settings, and there are several that fit in your "under 400" price category.
Jan 12, 2014 17:49:56 #
Maude,
You will get more traffic/answers if you post this under "Main Photography Discussion" :thumbup:
You will get more traffic/answers if you post this under "Main Photography Discussion" :thumbup:
Jan 12, 2014 21:36:14 #
Jan 13, 2014 02:27:31 #
greg vescuso
Loc: Ozark,Mo.
Just bought a Panasonic LX7 for my daughter and the macro is amazing $280 at B&H.
Jan 13, 2014 13:15:22 #
Maude wrote:
My husband ties Atlantic Salmon flies and photographs them using a macro lens. Currently using an older Cannon fixed-lens camera which is not resulting in satisfactory photos. He is looking for something to replace it, it will be used strictly for this purpose only and doesn't need to have any function other than a close-up camera for these shots from a tripod. He would like to keep the cost under $400 or so.
Any suggestions, tips, advice to offer? Thank you in advance.
Maude
Any suggestions, tips, advice to offer? Thank you in advance.
Maude
You can, of course, buy high dollar dslr cameras = $600 and a macro lens = $1,000. But may I suggest you look around the Fuji line of bridge cameras - several under your budget.
Many of them have a macro function that will allow very close up shots like you are wanting.
If you have the lighting and tripod you need perhaps a Fuji will work for you.
Here's a good place to begin your research.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
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