My husband and I have been fervently researching what type of new camera to buy. I was promised one for my birthday! He's leaving for NY tomorrow for a week, so we were hoping to buy one while he's in the states (much cheaper!!).
Our favorite, at the moment, is the Canon Digital Rebel XT. The EOS 20D would be our first choice, but the price difference between the Rebel and the 20D is just to great to justify. I would really love to have a camera with good macro possibilities (obviously for the tank!), as well as speed. Our Sony Digital that we've got now almost always gets blurry shots when there's movement, because the time between clicking and when the shutter actually takes the shot is too great.
So....I wondering what all you great aquarium photographers out there are using!
What camera model?
What lenses?
What F-stop do you have??
Thanks tons!!! Hopefully we can decide the next couple of days so that he can buy one while in NY....
Canon A80 here, its a great camera but has taken a while to get good shots.
Macro function could be better though I wasn't into refing when I purchased this camera.
Christi, if this is your first (D)SLR camera, make sure you know what your getting into.. SLR cameras are very different than point and shoot cameras.
you will not be shooting much with the 18-55mm lens it comes with, as that is a real wide angle lens, and not that high in quality. you will want to look into a real macro lens, which will easily run another 300 or so. not trying to detour you as i have a DSRL, and i love it... it is just NOT a point and Shoot.. btw, i have the 300D the original rebel..
check out http://www.reef-life.com, there are a few articles there about SLR vs Point and shoot cameras...
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Thanks Rob! Yeah...I found that website this weekend and was reading some of what he's said about cameras.
Back in the "old" days, I had a SLR (Pentax) and have done quite a bit of photography....come from a line of professional photographers and film makers in the family. In fact, I still have my old SLR, but don't really ever use it due to the convenience of working digitally.
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you will not be shooting much with the 18-55mm lens it comes with, as that is a real wide angle lens, and not that high in quality. you will want to look into a real macro lens, which will easily run another 300 or so.
I've noticed on the reviews that the kit lens isn't too great. We were looking at maybe the
EF 100mm f/2.3 Macro
the one i have is not really good for tank photography, its a 75-300 telephoto with a macro. its great for outdoor macro shots (ie.. flows bugs etc..)... but is too slow (ie f/5.4 at full zoom) for indoor shots...
fyi.. i will be having a aquarium photography show coming up soon.. (shh.. its a secret...lol) i don't have by calendar with me now, but i think its in mid march and will be with someone that does amazing photos of aquarium life
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I use different cameras, but none of them are SLRs.
I have a Nikon 5700 with an 8x zoom. I have had this for several years. It is as close to an SLR as you could get (at the time) in a point and shoot camera.
Casio S500 (the new skinny camera). This is a really nice with all of the pre-set scene modes.
I also use my new Sea Life DC500 Underwater digital camera. The color on this camera is amazing and really easy to get pictures of fish.
I've got a Nikon D50. For things I know how to photograph it does as well as my N70. I'm still learning how to get really great fish images but once I polish my technique I think I will be very happy with it.
I shoot a Nikon D70 with the 18 to 70 lens and love it. Also bought the 70 to 300 lens.
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I am in the same boat .. trying to figure out which DSLR to purchase and which lense or lenses to get.
From my research, I am sold on the Canon EOS 350D (8Megapixel). Would not get the 20D as it is only 8.2megapixels and significantly more expensive.
As for lenses, I have no clue other than I want a good general purpose versatile one.
Finally, a number of the review I have read regarding Nikon vs. Canon or any of the other DSLR players is that rarely are people unhappy with their choice, it is just a matter of which bells and whistles you want.
I agree that people are rarely unhappy with their choice because the DSLR cameras currently available are loaded with features and mega pixels. The casual user, most of us, willing to put out $2000 for a camera, lenses and accessories will not utilize all the features. Personally, I set mine on auto and shoot.
I chose the D70 merely out of familiarity. I've had Nikon SLRs in the past and have 2 Nikonos Vs and a Nikon Speed Light for SCUBA. I am thinking of selling the underwater Nikons and going digital there, too.
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Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
I wasn't into refing when I purchased this camera.
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Hmmmm.....wouldn't happen to be Travis would it??
