camera question?

kcreefer86 · 11/17/2009, 12:47 AM

is there such a camera under $200 that can take decent pictures of corals? if so, please give me some names..thanks in advance

VacavilleFC3S · 11/17/2009, 01:03 AM

not really, i mean you can get a decent camera for $200 but nothing especially for photographing corals,

the main lens most people use is a 105mm macro lens and costs about $500-600 on it's own

clippo · 11/17/2009, 07:58 AM

not sure if you will still be able to get one but my Sony F717 used to take pretty decent coral macros. The Fuji S7000 used to be a great camera for this too. There are lots of compact cameras out now that will take good shots. Coral macros aren't really that difficult providing your technique is good.

MalHavoc · 11/17/2009, 08:06 AM

You don't need a dedicated macro lens to take photos of your aquarium. What you should probably look for, though, is a decent point and shoot with a "macro mode", reasonably good optical zoom, and use a tripod. You can probably find this sort of gear for less than a few hundred dollars, total.

kcreefer86 · 11/17/2009, 11:20 AM

cool..thanks for the inpput

GilRoman74 · 11/17/2009, 11:29 AM

Biggest issue you'll find is the reflection off the glass. Ideally you'd want a lens with a CP Filter (Circular Polarizer) Unfortunately nothing in a 200 range. You can make a P&S work just make sure you turn off all the lights in the room so that you dont get any reflections.

FearTheTerps · 11/17/2009, 10:07 PM

underwater camera, cant get closer then putting the camera directly in the water right?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/FUJIFILM...uji&cp=1&lp=10

Also good for taking to the beach or out on a boat, with no worries about getting it wet and ruining a really nice camera. Its only 160 bucks. I dont own it, but im buying it for myself for xmas, I've checked it out at the store, and it has good reviews on the website.

returnofsid · 11/17/2009, 10:09 PM

There's several P&S cameras that will take great coral pictures, for under $200.00. You also do not need a CP filter. I shoot with a DSLR and 100mm Macro, but my girlfriend's Sony P&S takes amazing coral pics too.

dots · 11/17/2009, 10:15 PM

I have an Olympus 770W for my underwater tank stuff.

jbird69 · 11/17/2009, 11:28 PM

I ruined my sony cybershot in canada last month. The camera was $499 new. I found the same camera on ebay for $119. Lightly used.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/P150/P15A.HTM

I own an underwater housing specific to this camera which is why I wanted to get the same camera again.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSCP100-D.../dp/B00025G2HS

Theres great deals on cameras on ebay. Youve just got to know what you want

Sisterlimonpot · 11/17/2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clippo

not sure if you will still be able to get one but my Sony F717 used to take pretty decent coral macros.

I love my Sony F707, had it for years and still takes great pictures, I see them on e bay all the time for around $100.

11/17/2009, 12:47 AM	#1
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11/17/2009, 08:06 AM	#4
MalHavoc Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 10,850	You don't need a dedicated macro lens to take photos of your aquarium. What you should probably look for, though, is a decent point and shoot with a "macro mode", reasonably good optical zoom, and use a tripod. You can probably find this sort of gear for less than a few hundred dollars, total. __________________ Jason "Empathy, he once had decided, must be limited to herbivores or anyhow omnivores who could depart from a meat diet. Because, ultimately, the empathic gift blurred the boundaries between hunter and victim, between the successful and the defeated." -- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K Dick

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dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	I have an Olympus 770W for my underwater tank stuff. __________________ ~Doug

11/17/2009, 11:28 PM	#10
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	I ruined my sony cybershot in canada last month. The camera was $499 new. I found the same camera on ebay for $119. Lightly used. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/P150/P15A.HTM I own an underwater housing specific to this camera which is why I wanted to get the same camera again. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSCP100-D.../dp/B00025G2HS Theres great deals on cameras on ebay. Youve just got to know what you want __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

11/17/2009, 01:03 AM	#2
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	not really, i mean you can get a decent camera for $200 but nothing especially for photographing corals, the main lens most people use is a 105mm macro lens and costs about $500-600 on it's own

11/17/2009, 07:58 AM	#3
clippo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 470	not sure if you will still be able to get one but my Sony F717 used to take pretty decent coral macros. The Fuji S7000 used to be a great camera for this too. There are lots of compact cameras out now that will take good shots. Coral macros aren't really that difficult providing your technique is good.

11/17/2009, 11:20 AM	#5
kcreefer86 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 213	cool..thanks for the inpput

11/17/2009, 11:29 AM	#6
GilRoman74 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 79	Biggest issue you'll find is the reflection off the glass. Ideally you'd want a lens with a CP Filter (Circular Polarizer) Unfortunately nothing in a 200 range. You can make a P&S work just make sure you turn off all the lights in the room so that you dont get any reflections.

11/17/2009, 10:07 PM	#7
FearTheTerps Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 87	underwater camera, cant get closer then putting the camera directly in the water right? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/FUJIFILM...uji&cp=1&lp=10 Also good for taking to the beach or out on a boat, with no worries about getting it wet and ruining a really nice camera. Its only 160 bucks. I dont own it, but im buying it for myself for xmas, I've checked it out at the store, and it has good reviews on the website.

11/17/2009, 10:09 PM	#8
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	There's several P&S cameras that will take great coral pictures, for under $200.00. You also do not need a CP filter. I shoot with a DSLR and 100mm Macro, but my girlfriend's Sony P&S takes amazing coral pics too.