Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers - Page 5

Playa · 07-14-2004, 06:21 PM

The G5 is really an awesome camera. Who else owns it here?

Witfull · 07-14-2004, 06:26 PM

one step down,,,G3.

Icebox · 08-08-2006, 09:48 PM

I was just surfing around and found this wonderful article. Thanks Travis.

Anyway, one of the best places to buy photography supplies is www.bhphoto.com.

They are in NYC if you want to stop by to check them out, but they have a great website as well. They also have some of the best prices everyday that I have found.

Shells · 10-11-2006, 08:12 PM

hi guys!!!

happy birthday toooo meeee!!! hehe

sorry, its my birthday and i just love birthdays...

anyway...for my b'day my boyfriend got ma a cannon ef 100mm macro lens (f2.8) i'm sooo excited...is this a good macro for shooting close up reef tank pictures??

reefrunner · 10-11-2006, 08:47 PM

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is this a good macro for shooting close up reef tank pictures??

Yes, but it may take some practice. The 100mm f/2.8 macro is one of the best macro lenses on the market

Kensn · 10-11-2006, 10:40 PM

I want one, just got a used cannon Rebel... I really like it, I just need to get to know it a bit better. That lens sounds very nice....

Shells · 10-12-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kensn

I want one, just got a used cannon Rebel... I really like it, I just need to get to know it a bit better. That lens sounds very nice....

I've got the Digital rebel too, just luv it!

Kensn · 10-12-2006, 10:52 PM

I really like it... Just need to experiment with it alot to see what I can get out of it. I want to get profecient at the manual settings. It will take a while...

DrBCool · 12-12-2006, 11:19 PM

Has anyone tried the underwater cameras by chance ? Just curious you want close up I gues syou can't get much closer than right in the tank with the things you want to take a shot of .. :-) Just wondering as I am looking at updating my camera from the ancient Fuji MX1200 which I got in '99 .. Has taken some really great close up flower shots , but doesn't seem to do any justice on my tank thus far ... I was looking at the Kodak Z710 but am kinda skeptical on it for lack of stabalization .. I looked for the G3 and the price seems a little high on it and it is hard to find ... The D80 is a little out of my price range , if I had that kinda dough laying around I would deffinately be getting tank stuff with it ....llol Anyway some input would be helpful my eyes are going crosseyed from reading again .. Can never do to much research on things like a new camera .. Asking for one for Christmas from my employer :-D

murkywaters · 03-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Thank you this was much needed info.

bluespotjawfish · 03-08-2007, 10:20 PM

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Has anyone tried the underwater cameras by chance ?

I have tried my Sea and Sea DX5000 with and without my wide angle lense. It was a lot of hassle, and after I sorted through the photos, I liked the ones I took outside the tank as well as those I took inside. So, I have stayed dry since.

john60 · 05-16-2007, 02:32 AM

I have found this (SmartRatings - Reviews & Ratings for Digital Cameras) that has compilations of reviews, expert and user, for every product that is listed on the site.

vdituri · 05-23-2007, 03:11 PM

This is really useful info.

brikeibur · 07-02-2007, 12:07 AM

I had a Minolta Dimage camera and I can say they are GREAT cameras. I loved mine. I just got a digital SLR though for Christmas, so I let my mom use the Minolta. I have a Canon Rebel XTi.....it is GREAT, but I am highly inexperienced, especially when it comes to taking pictures of an aquarium. I have taken tons of great photos with this camera, but taking pics of my tank seems to be a LOT different. The color is hard to capture and what not. I think I posted a question under the newbie site about photos asking for tips, but that was before I knew there was a photo forum. I guess I'll repost here....Thanks guys.
Stacy and Brian

jnohs · 01-21-2008, 04:33 PM

i have to say that digital "S.L.R." is 1 of the most important factors in camers. I heard some1 say earlier in this thread that they wanted a d10. I have a d70s and I have to say, I do think it was one of the best buys I have ever made. I actually think it is still a better buy than any of my aquarium purchases. seeing that it has cost me a lot of money. probably 3000$ so far including my fresh tanks. what i am getting at, is that if you are into reef keeping as much as any normal person you probably have invested a real lot of money. so with that in mind do your self a favor spend some of that reef money on a nice camera.

08-08-2006, 09:48 PM	#63 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers I was just surfing around and found this wonderful article. Thanks Travis. Anyway, one of the best places to buy photography supplies is www.bhphoto.com. They are in NYC if you want to stop by to check them out, but they have a great website as well. They also have some of the best prices everyday that I have found. __________________ Mike

10-11-2006, 08:12 PM	#64 (permalink)
Shells Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 309 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers hi guys!!! happy birthday toooo meeee!!! hehe sorry, its my birthday and i just love birthdays... anyway...for my b'day my boyfriend got ma a cannon ef 100mm macro lens (f2.8) i'm sooo excited...is this a good macro for shooting close up reef tank pictures??

10-11-2006, 10:40 PM	#66 (permalink)
Kensn Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers I want one, just got a used cannon Rebel... I really like it, I just need to get to know it a bit better. That lens sounds very nice.... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

10-12-2006, 10:52 PM	#68 (permalink)
Kensn Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers I really like it... Just need to experiment with it alot to see what I can get out of it. I want to get profecient at the manual settings. It will take a while... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

12-12-2006, 11:19 PM	#69 (permalink)
DrBCool Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers Has anyone tried the underwater cameras by chance ? Just curious you want close up I gues syou can't get much closer than right in the tank with the things you want to take a shot of .. :-) Just wondering as I am looking at updating my camera from the ancient Fuji MX1200 which I got in '99 .. Has taken some really great close up flower shots , but doesn't seem to do any justice on my tank thus far ... I was looking at the Kodak Z710 but am kinda skeptical on it for lack of stabalization .. I looked for the G3 and the price seems a little high on it and it is hard to find ... The D80 is a little out of my price range , if I had that kinda dough laying around I would deffinately be getting tank stuff with it ....llol Anyway some input would be helpful my eyes are going crosseyed from reading again .. Can never do to much research on things like a new camera .. Asking for one for Christmas from my employer :-D

07-14-2004, 06:21 PM	#61 (permalink)
Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	The G5 is really an awesome camera. Who else owns it here?

03-08-2007, 09:40 PM	#70 (permalink)
murkywaters Elegance coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers Thank you this was much needed info. __________________ GO SPURS GO Spurs are the champions whoot (I was offered deluxed accomodations in the doghouse for not updating this sooner) The videos below are of Mrs. Teresa Sasquatch, http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...859:Video:9950 http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...59:Video:10166

05-16-2007, 02:32 AM	#72 (permalink)
john60 Tunicate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers I have found this (SmartRatings - Reviews & Ratings for Digital Cameras) that has compilations of reviews, expert and user, for every product that is listed on the site.

07-02-2007, 12:07 AM	#74 (permalink)
brikeibur Ricordea Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers I had a Minolta Dimage camera and I can say they are GREAT cameras. I loved mine. I just got a digital SLR though for Christmas, so I let my mom use the Minolta. I have a Canon Rebel XTi.....it is GREAT, but I am highly inexperienced, especially when it comes to taking pictures of an aquarium. I have taken tons of great photos with this camera, but taking pics of my tank seems to be a LOT different. The color is hard to capture and what not. I think I posted a question under the newbie site about photos asking for tips, but that was before I knew there was a photo forum. I guess I'll repost here....Thanks guys. Stacy and Brian

01-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#75 (permalink)
jnohs Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: copiague long island Posts: 251 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Faq For Digital Camera Shoppers i have to say that digital "S.L.R." is 1 of the most important factors in camers. I heard some1 say earlier in this thread that they wanted a d10. I have a d70s and I have to say, I do think it was one of the best buys I have ever made. I actually think it is still a better buy than any of my aquarium purchases. seeing that it has cost me a lot of money. probably 3000$ so far including my fresh tanks. what i am getting at, is that if you are into reef keeping as much as any normal person you probably have invested a real lot of money. so with that in mind do your self a favor spend some of that reef money on a nice camera. __________________ GO SLOW

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