BigguyZ
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My camera just can't focus up close. So, does anyone have any reccomendations for a decent, low-cost option? I've heard good things about Cannons in general, and with Macro photos as well. Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Right now, I have a P&S (not POS, though it's that too), Fuji, and I was never happy with it. Terrible to take a picture without the flash- always blurry without that.
Well, I'm not looking to buy tomorrow- but within the next 2-3 months. My budget will be $2-300 or so. I wouldn't mind keeping it closer to $200 though, as I want to get a website started....
I like Sony'd stuff, but I hate hate HATE their memory sticks. I guess if it came down to Sony having the hands-down best product for the money, but somehow I doubt Sony will break any value records.
Right now, I have a P&S (not POS, though it's that too), Fuji, and I was never happy with it. Terrible to take a picture without the flash- always blurry without that.
Within that range, the best camera that I would suggest is the Canon SX120. I have the SX110 and that one works great (It works much better with lithium batteries than recharables, but thats no big deal) Great for pen shots, small but with a really decent zoom.
I definitely plan on using a tripod for taking marco pics. The blurry image issue is something I've dealt with on my Fuji for ALL pictures. It's darn near impossible to get a clear picture without the flash... Even for a picture of a room or person.
I like the idea of the remote shutter, I may look into that.
The Cannon's sound like a good way to go. I'll take a good look at the SX120 and the A1180S.
Thanks!
What do you consider low cost? I really like my Sony cameras. I shoot all of my pics with a Sony DSC H5 that I bought a few years ago. I paid nearly $500 for it at the time. Right before we went to Alaska for vacation this year, I decided to look for a smaller camera. I ended up buying a Sony DSC H20 for $279 at Best Buy. It is basically the same camera as my H5 but in a much smaller package. I LOVE this camera! It takes WONDERFUL HD video too, better than my 3 year old digital video camera. Not sure if $279 is considerd low cost to you, though.
George, my camera will take pics super close and stay in focus. The manual says .07" (2 cm). Never actually measure it but I have done real close pics and were happy with the results.
Question: None of the cameras I looked appeared to have "remote shutter" capabilities, something I would like to have. I'm assuming this a feature normally found with the more expensive cameras but noticed the Sony has a delay timer feature. I wonder if one could press the button then a few seconds later the photo snaps when my hands are away from the camera?
George, that is how I take ALL of my photos. Camera on tripod, pic composed, timer set to 2 second, push button, get out of way, picture taken! I would not even want a remote.
Question: None of the cameras I looked appeared to have "remote shutter" capabilities, something I would like to have. I'm assuming this a feature normally found with the more expensive cameras but noticed the Sony has a delay timer feature. I wonder if one could press the button then a few seconds later the photo snaps when my hands are away from the camera?