I have seen a bunch of good, very good photos which has helped me identify many of my critters in my system. I am in the market for a good digital camera with close up capabilities. Can anyone recommend a paticular camera?
Camera recommendations
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I have a good digital camera, but need some tips on taking pictures of fish. I don't have anything interesting that doesn't move. I guess the best way is to get off my butt and take some pics, the are free to take, so it's not like I'm wasting film.
A good feature to have (I'm not sure if all cameras come with it) is a macro setting. That setting is used for super close up focus. and allows really fine detail.
A good feature to have (I'm not sure if all cameras come with it) is a macro setting. That setting is used for super close up focus. and allows really fine detail.
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I use a Canon PowerShot G3. I think they're up to the G7 by now, but it's the same basic camera. The auto settings are excellent, and it gives you the option to go completely manual as well. The macro setting also allows you to get extremely close.
As far as tips, there are a few things that help me:
1. Use a tripod. It allows you to concentrate on the subject and not on holding the camera, plus it reduces blur from camera shake.
2. If it's intense enough, the tank's lighting almost always looks better than flash.
3. Shoot a lot, try lots of parameters, and delete most of your pictures.
PS. I have moved this to products and DIY, because it seems a little more suitable.
As far as tips, there are a few things that help me:
1. Use a tripod. It allows you to concentrate on the subject and not on holding the camera, plus it reduces blur from camera shake.
2. If it's intense enough, the tank's lighting almost always looks better than flash.
3. Shoot a lot, try lots of parameters, and delete most of your pictures.
PS. I have moved this to products and DIY, because it seems a little more suitable.
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Thank You I'll check it out. I'm not only a newbee to Marine life but also to this fsite. I'll try and get it right. Again Thanks :OT:
No worries. Other mods may have thought it better where it was, or in GCC. Worry about your tanks, not about whether you posted in the right place 
Second the tripod. If anything can make a difference, it's a tripod.
I'm a huge fan of Nikon cameras. A lot of it comes down to personal taste. With similarly priced models, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, Minolta, etc. will produce similar results. A good site to check for reviews is www.dpreview.com . My suggestion is to read the reviews, narrow the selection based on price and features, and go to a store that'll let you try them. You may prefer the way one model feels and works more than another one that looks better on paper.
That being said, get a Nikon D70..
Sam
I'm a huge fan of Nikon cameras. A lot of it comes down to personal taste. With similarly priced models, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, Minolta, etc. will produce similar results. A good site to check for reviews is www.dpreview.com . My suggestion is to read the reviews, narrow the selection based on price and features, and go to a store that'll let you try them. You may prefer the way one model feels and works more than another one that looks better on paper.
That being said, get a Nikon D70..
Sam
Wow what a tour! There went 1 and a half hours!! Time well spent. Thanks a whole lot I enjoyed it very much.