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Postby Guillaume Gomard » Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:53 pm

Hi all,

In a near futur I'd like to buy a new camera that enables to take good close-up pictures, in particular. My budget is fluctuating between 200-300E and I'm looking for something quite easy to use.Among the cameras which are available on the market, what would be your advise for my quest?

Thank you!

Guillaume
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Re: New camera

Postby Peter Oefinger » Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:54 pm

Hi Guillaume,
as a DSLR-ignorant I use Panasonic FZ38 & FZ45. The lens is fantastic for that camera class. In combination with adapter and Minolta No 0 & No 1 achromat (ebay) you will get good results.

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Re: New camera

Postby Tomaz Jagar » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:30 pm

Canon SX200 and SX 210, both have 1cm focus distance.

From my experience one of the best budget all-round cameras on the market.
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Re: New camera

Postby Rok Grzelj » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:41 am

I suggest you to spend a bit more (400-450€) and get a DSLR.
The Canon EOS 1000D+ EF-S 18-55mm Lens kit is a good choice....cca 430€.
After that you can get macro rings to use in combination with the 18-55 lens...
Macro rings are cheaper than macro lenses and you have also good results.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneo ... efault.asp
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Re: New camera

Postby Daniel Kane » Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:12 am

Currently I use a Fuji HS10 - You can buy these new from around £250. Focussing distance is 1cm, zoom is 30X (24-720mm) so you may also use it for e.g. nervous lizard or bird photography, and it shoots at 10fps. All round seems a great camera!
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Re: New camera

Postby Guillaume Gomard » Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:27 am

Thank you all for your replies and suggestions. Now I have to decide and get ready before the beginning of the herping season ! ;)
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