FOUND a decent camera for around $300
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Topic: FOUND a decent camera for around $300
Posted By: BobC63
Subject: FOUND a decent camera for around $300
Date Posted: December 06 2010 at 10:22pm
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I need a better camera to take tank shots - especially close ups.
Would like "Santa" to only spend around $300 - $350
Help me chose a decent option in this price range!
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 6:44am
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I always liked my Kodak before I got my Cannon. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: davser
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 8:37am
i love cannon or nikon i think those are the best two brands you can get i used to shoot a cannon rebel (which i sold because of this hobby ) no complaints about it my dad bought a casio and it sucks ------------- It's not about what you know but about who you know |
Posted By: ClarkWGrizwald
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 11:25am
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Hey Bob, I think the best bang for ur buck right now are the sony dslr's. Go check them out at inkleys. U will b super impressed ------------- Chris Erickson |
Posted By: pgravis
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 12:34pm
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My wife does professional photography and shoots with Nikons, but in our research for an easy travel camera we have been amazed by the canon point and shoots. You should look into the canon g12 (new model, but a bit pricey) or the g10 or g11 (used) great "almost" professional quality in a point and shoot for $500. you can also get a waterproof casing for those in-tank shots. They are pretty sweet. But really any canon is going to give you great results. ------------- See my house: www.eclecticvictorian.com |
Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 12:51pm
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For a point and shoot I would go with one of these. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital.asp?section=stylustough - http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital.asp?section=stylustough They shoot HD video, waterproof, and take really nice pictures. If you are going for a DSLR Personally I would go with a nikon but that is just my preference. Canons make really nice SLRs too. You cant really go wrong with either brand in SLR. And like said previously in point and shoots I think canon makes nicer ones over nikon. I love nikon but their point and shoots just dont take as nice pictures as the canons. But I do like the olympus from the link better than the other point and shoots. It has been my favorite by far even over the canons. Hope that helps. ------------- 150 gallon Reef Millcreek Utah |
Posted By: Pinner Reef
Date Posted: December 08 2010 at 6:49pm
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The boss bought me Fugifim XP. The thing is waterproof, Dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof. Basically it's the on peice of electornics that is Gregproof. It's already been through the washing machine, dropped off the ski lift and dunked into the aquarium repeatedly. Could do a lil better in terms of super macro shots but thats prolly more due to a shaky hand than anything. ------------- In SLC Near Downtown |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 6:59pm
Still haven't made up my mind 
Currently looking at used cameras (trying for more 'bang for the buck')
If you had to choose between these 2:
- Canon EOS Rebel 300D, 6.3 MP, Canon 18-55mm lens, UV filter, 3 batteries / charger, 2 GB card
- Nikon D100, 6.0 MP, Nikor 28-200 mm AF telephoto lens, 2 batteries / charger, 8 GB card and camera bag
Which of these 2 would you choose - and why?
(Or would you go in a different direction altogether?)
P.S. The Nikon is $75 more than the Canon.
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 8:30pm
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Someone in the club posted a Canon XS for sale for 3-400 bucks not that long ago. Within the last week. You may see if they still have it. They only used it once and it is just sitting in their camper or something was their comment. ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 8:34pm
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http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45388&KW=canon ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 9:22pm
i got a sony and love it if only i had some macro lens and the wife didn't have a leash on it lol ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
ClarkWGrizwald wrote:Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 10:25pm
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Guys -
I appreciate all the suggestions... I really do.
BUT... decent camera for around $300
The Sony DSLRs start at $400 (Alpha A-290L) at Inkleys - and that model is out of stock on their site w/ no estimated in-stock date. The cheapest Sony model in-stock at Inkleys is er $529
 for just camera and base lens.I tried Sony at Walmart but they only have the A-290L in a 'bundle' with a 2nd lens for $549 - they have the Nikon D3000 and the Canon Rebel EOS both at $500 as their cheapest DSLRs.
I'm figuring to stay around $300 I will need to shop used
 Hence the question above, regarding the 2 used cameras I was thinking about...
Anybody have an opinion or experience with either of those 2 cameras?
I am leaning towards the Nikon, but would love a 2nd or 3rd opinion.
And too bad Mike Savage isn't around anymore
 ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: davser
Date Posted: December 18 2010 at 12:58am
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either one would be a good camera cannon and nikon are the best brands IMO i personaly would go with the cannon because thats the camera i had and it shoots really nice and its easy to undertand ------------- It's not about what you know but about who you know |
Posted By: PhotoGlen
Date Posted: December 18 2010 at 1:18pm
Hey Bob, I suggest you go with the Nikon. Just looks like more flexibility. Just for your information, Nikon is all I shoot.  ------------- I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns Now two 29 gal. Biocubes 90 gal. with a 40 gal. sump |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: December 27 2010 at 7:30pm
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Hey guys -
In the end I decided to put off the purchase until Income Tax time, so as to allow "Santa" a little more in the budget
 But thanks for all the advice anyway !
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: February 27 2011 at 10:57pm
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How's this for a great deal?
Picked up a Sony A200 DSLR (w/ just 1800 shutter activations) off of KSL with not 1, not 2, not even 3... but 4 lenses (a telephoto, a zoom macro, a wide angle and a multi-use), battery, charger, original box with owner's manual and software, brand new unopened 4 GB card, camera bag, cleaning kit and full-size tripod...
 All this for only...
$325
 I feel a little like "Mike Savage Jr" now
------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: davser
Date Posted: February 27 2011 at 11:05pm
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nice camera cant wait to see some pics ------------- It's not about what you know but about who you know |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: February 28 2011 at 7:14am
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Good for you! Now lets see some eye candy! ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |