Need camera that takes super close shots. - Page 2

Rangerscott · 11-24-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by the chi

Any quality camera with Macro settings should do what you want. Or if you go the more expensive route you can get a Macro lens.

You would think but my $300 sony does not. My cheaper kodak did great until it died.

Papa_Complex · 11-24-2010, 12:07 PM

The chi has it right; you either want a camera that has a macro mode, a macro "lens" that fits over a point & shoot's lens, or a DSLR and a real macro lens.

*EDIT* I just checked and a Canon Powershot G12 will focus to within 1cm.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec.../canon_g12.asp

Rangerscott · 11-24-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The chi has it right; you either want a camera that has a macro mode, a macro "lens" that fits over a point & shoot's lens, or a DSLR and a real macro lens.

*EDIT* I just checked and a Canon Powershot G12 will focus to within 1cm.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec.../canon_g12.asp

Too much. I'm not looking for OMG I can see the lady bugs penis quality. Just needs to be able to "focus" that close.

Papa_Complex · 11-24-2010, 03:37 PM

If you think that's high zoot, then you REALLY don't want to know what the DSLR option would cost

Rangerscott · 11-24-2010, 03:59 PM

I can look up spec sheets myself. I need feedback of cameras ya'll have actually used.

Mudpuppy · 11-24-2010, 05:27 PM

DSLR FTW!

Spend the extra money buy a DSLR and figure it is one of the last if not last camera you will ever need to buy.. I picked up a Nikon D3000 in May and it is fucking sweet.. point and shoot $200 cameras are fucking garbage, period..

Homeslice · 11-24-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

DSLR FTW!

Spend the extra money buy a DSLR and figure it is one of the last if not last camera you will ever need to buy.. I picked up a Nikon D3000 in May and it is fucking sweet.. point and shoot $200 cameras are fucking garbage, period..

And what if you want something pocket-size? Not everyone wants a camera bag on their shoulder all the time.

EpyonXero · 11-24-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

If you think that's high zoot, then you REALLY don't want to know what the DSLR option would cost

My favorite lens.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Ma.../dp/B00004XOM3

Rangerscott · 11-24-2010, 06:18 PM

There's a chance it's going to get dirty hence the working on my wheels part. I'm not going to spend hundreds on a camera to be covered in oil.

Amber Lamps · 11-24-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

And what if you want something pocket-size? Not everyone wants a camera bag on their shoulder all the time.

And that's why I own a camera phone... if the shot is unimportant or "casual" a decent 5 meg phone will suffice. If you really care about the picture then you break out the luggage. I've honestly had cameras on phones that were comparable to a $200 p&s camera. My Sony A230 DSLR cost $300 a few months ago...

11-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#12
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	The chi has it right; you either want a camera that has a macro mode, a macro "lens" that fits over a point & shoot's lens, or a DSLR and a real macro lens. EDIT I just checked and a Canon Powershot G12 will focus to within 1cm. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec.../canon_g12.asp __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/ Last edited by Papa_Complex; 11-24-2010 at 12:09 PM..

11-24-2010, 03:37 PM	#14
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	If you think that's high zoot, then you REALLY don't want to know what the DSLR option would cost __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

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Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	DSLR FTW! Spend the extra money buy a DSLR and figure it is one of the last if not last camera you will ever need to buy.. I picked up a Nikon D3000 in May and it is fucking sweet.. point and shoot $200 cameras are fucking garbage, period.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I can look up spec sheets myself. I need feedback of cameras ya'll have actually used.

11-24-2010, 06:18 PM	#19
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	There's a chance it's going to get dirty hence the working on my wheels part. I'm not going to spend hundreds on a camera to be covered in oil.