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05/24/2006 12:52:33 PM · #1 |
| Can anyone suggest an inexpensive digital camera whcich can take good macro. Digital SLRs will be too expensive for me. |
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05/24/2006 12:54:55 PM · #2 |
Try Olympus C70/C7000 Z. I have few macros in my profile taken with this camara. It lets you focus as close at 2 cm in super macro mode.
...and I think its available in range of 300-400 $
Message edited by author 2006-05-24 12:55:48.
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05/24/2006 12:57:01 PM · #3 |
Define Cheap and we will let you know.
P.S Saw Tejinders portfolio, very great macro shots |
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05/24/2006 01:00:32 PM · #4 |
What's your budget? -- "inexpensive" is too vague,
What's a "good" macro? -- almost all P&S cameras have a Macro mode which does a decent job.
What else do you want to use this camera for? How big do you want to print.
When you get suggestions, check them out at DPReview -- their reviews typically include a section on macro performance, including test shots.
The Canon S2/S3 IS cameras have a "Super Macro" mode which will focus a 0cm, if you can get light onto your subject, are image-stablized with a 12x zoom. They also include a tilt/swivel LCD which lets you shoot more conveniently at odd angles. The S2 is now about $350, the S3 about $500.
There's a Pentax Optio model for about $300 which includes being waterproof to a 5-foot depth, but I forget the quality its macro performance; that seems like a good "carry around everywhere" camera ...
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05/24/2006 01:24:04 PM · #5 |
Tejinder Thanks, I checked up a few reviews of Olympus and it seems nice. Your portfolio is great too.
BTW I am at Delhi too (Your profile suggests you are based at Delhi). |
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05/24/2006 02:19:17 PM · #6 |
| Some (not all) of the Nikon Coolpix models have excellent macro capabilities. I use an older Coolpix 995 for work-related macro stuff. I keep it in my desk. Check out DPReview, they usually do a great job with reviews, and the Coolpix models are well represented. |
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05/25/2006 12:26:53 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by AV3333:
Tejinder Thanks, I checked up a few reviews of Olympus and it seems nice. Your portfolio is great too.
BTW I am at Delhi too (Your profile suggests you are based at Delhi). |
Though Olympus C70/7000 is great at macros, it lacks on few paramaters ('sharpness' above all). Still its a great camera which offers 7.1 MP and RAW mode. Can't complain for what I got for 400$ (I think it should be cheaper now).
And Yes - I'm based out of Delhi (actually Gurgaon).
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05/25/2006 12:31:43 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Some (not all) of the Nikon Coolpix models have excellent macro capabilities. I use an older Coolpix 995 for work-related macro stuff. I keep it in my desk. Check out DPReview, they usually do a great job with reviews, and the Coolpix models are well represented. |
I second this. Check my portfolio for samples.
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05/25/2006 12:39:53 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Some (not all) of the Nikon Coolpix models have excellent macro capabilities. I use an older Coolpix 995 for work-related macro stuff. I keep it in my desk. Check out DPReview, they usually do a great job with reviews, and the Coolpix models are well represented. |
I second this. Check my portfolio for samples. |
Just did. "Little Star" has great clarity :) |
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05/25/2006 01:52:18 AM · #10 |
Yes, the Nikon Coolpix 950 and 8700 both had excellent macro modes.
The 8700 will focus at less than 1 inch.
Macro shot with the Nikon CoolPix 950
Message edited by author 2006-05-25 01:55:07.
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