Cameras

[Shamus]

May seem a daft question but i'm interested to know what cameras you guys and girls use for your photos.

Well, really what meg pixels you have on your cameras because some of the close ups are terrific.

I lost my camera to the depths of Eyebrook earlier this year and up until now, i hadn't been inspired to replace it. It was rubbish for close ups anyway.

Any suggestions thrown my way would be appreciated.



Shaun

[rookstorm]

just bought one of these if you look at the favourite flies post you will see what it can take, quite cheap at 140 ,10 megapixel

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Shamus

what meg pixels you have on your cameras because some of the close ups are terrific.

The general picture quality and sharpness has nothing to do with number of pixels Shamus. Sound basic technique and a half-decent lens are far more important. You'd have to get up early to find a camera, at virtually any price or pixel count, that won't match anything you see on this forum for quality. It's one of the worlds most competative markets, so consequently there's not much cak out there these days. Spend heaps of time learnig about technique, and spend little dosh on yer box with a hole in it. YKIMS

[Endrick]

Wise words from Scratch.

I would choose a lens (or lenses) first and then a camera body. Here everything is a compromise.

For me the best compromise lens is the Nikon 18-200VR which focuses close (good for dragonflies) and has a wide range which will cope with landscapes and just about allow you to take good pictures of birds. You'll need to get close for small ones.

You will find that for wildlife you can never have enough range and for landscapes never enough width and you can't have everything!

[hobble]

agreed with scratch, only if resizing to a very large proportion would pixels come into play for clarity colour retention and sharpness,

lenses play as much a part as the camera itself,

personally my own work use are nikon ,

d3x and d3 with d700 back up,

multiple lenses but love the 14mm - 24 mm

shooting modes and formats also dictate how your picture will finish up.
i always shoot in raw and try to avoid jpeg as much as possible,

[3lbgrayling]

Originally Posted by Shamus

May seem a daft question but i'm interested to know what cameras you guys and girls use for your photos.

Well, really what meg pixels you have on your cameras because some of the close ups are terrific.

I lost my camera to the depths of Eyebrook earlier this year and up until now, i hadn't been inspired to replace it. It was rubbish for close ups anyway.

Any suggestions thrown my way would be appreciated.



Shaun

Hi Shaun.You do not say if you are looking for a good compact or a digital SLR.

Jim

[AndrewMWalker]

I used to use my DSLR, now I just use my Canon SX 200 is, it will focus at about 1cm and give pretty good shots.

The thing I struggle with is lighting, I get best results by going outside, but with the weather at the moment that's proving difficult. I'd be interested to know how some chaps on here manage to get such good lighting.

A

[weight_forward]

Andrew,

I've just made a 'light box' made out of a cardboard box and some tissue paper (as diffusers) a light above the fly and one at the right hand side. A bit of white balance correction (one of the lamps has a tungsten bulb which is a bit yellow) and the results seem quite good so far.

I'll post a picture of the setup when I get home tonight.

Steve.

[chubbychecker]

Pentax W60 ... waterproof to 4m deep, so gives the option of interesting 1/2 and 1/2 shots, and don't mind if I drop it on the muddy bank

Also Macro focus back to 1CM. Awesome!

[Shamus]

Thanks for your time and input guys. It is appreciated.

Like i said, daft question.

Scratch, thanks for the direction and sound advise. Taken onboard and yes i do!

Hobble, i know this is your area and it was nice to see you typing sense, thanks.

Jim, 'er in doors has barked the fridge comes first and playthings after.
So, at this time just playing with welcomed suggestions. It's safe to say though, i won't be spending a fortune. Thanks.

Thanks to those of you i missed and i shall be looking at you recommendations.

Thanks again
Shaun