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[gqjeff]

What cam r you Guys using and would be a good one to pick up?

Thanks

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

We use a Canon 50d and alternate between EF 28-135 IS USM and a EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Here's some sample pics that we have taken:
Macro:

28-135

 

[gqjeff]

what the heck that turtle caught me off guard LOL.... Great pics though...

 

[CJO]

How much are you looking to spend?

CJ

 

[florida reef]

yea, the turtle pic was creepy. haha.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Great closeups AquaWorld!! Personally i am using a Nikon D3100 stock lens but hopfully getting a macro lens in the future. I am still very much a newbie with the camera but there is a lot of potential.

Here's a couple of my pics:

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

Thanks guys! Yeah that turtle is the store's pet lol

 

[gqjeff]

I would say $500-1000.

 

[MarvinsReef]

I use the Canon T2i. awesome camera that takes HD vids. check out my tank threads for sample pics and my signature has my videography thread. hope it helps.

 

[gqjeff]

It does.. I have another buddy that has this cam also and it is amazing.. I have a dedicated HD video camera. I bought one when they first came out when my son was born..

 

[CJO]

I would say $500-1000.

That probably takes you out of the DSLR route since most of the nicer macro lenses will cost you that much. For point and shoot cameras, many of the ones now have macro settings and take decent shots. I don't have one myself, but Canon seems to have some good offerings.

CJ

 

[MarvinsReef]

It does.. I have another buddy that has this cam also and it is amazing.. I have a dedicated HD video camera. I bought one when they first came out when my son was born..

ah.. even better. I do plan to get a HD Vid also, but in the meantime, it's working alright.

 

[gqjeff]

The T2i can be had for under a G so not sure why that takes me out of the DSLR realm? I would get the macro a little later on. Just sucks cause I have a bada++ 35mm with many lenses. Non on them fit....

 

[CJO]

The T2i can be had for under a G so not sure why that takes me out of the DSLR realm? I would get the macro a little later on. Just sucks cause I have a bada++ 35mm with many lenses. Non on them fit....

I was assuming that you would want to take macro shots with that budget. Personally, I think that DSLR is the way to go. Nikon or Canon are both great. I have a D90 and really like it. What kind of 35mm do you have?

CJ

 

[gqjeff]

Yashica with sigma lenses. It's like 15 yrs old but still takes great pics. Never use it though just point and shot cams these days.

 

[secretreefer]

haha 2 headed turtle is cool! ok canon t1i, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. tripod. nuff said.