Camera Question

[fishlips]

I don't own a good camera. Have a friend will sell me a Cannon G1x for a good price. I don't know anything about it.Will it work for taking close up shots of my frags. Dose anyone own one.

 

[dball711]

Do a little research on a site called DPreview. The canon g1x is not good on macro shots, the canon g1x mark2 is much better.

 

[fishlips]

Thanks, Thats what i found out as well.

 

[dball711]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I almost bought one until i learned of its limitations...nice camera otherwise.

 

[fishlips]

Thanks Dave, might just have to bring a basic camera that i already have..You know us reefers, we want the good stuff.LOL

 

[hiimsean]

Depending on your budget, you can find cheap used DSLRs out there. Heck, even entry level ones are "cheap" these days. I've been using a Canon XTi for about 9 years now and it's been great. I probably haven't used it in about a year now though.

 

[fishlips]

Thanks for the info.Either way I'm coming to the meeting.

 

[jbadd99]

I spent a week in a class learning to properly use a camera a few years back. 60% of taking good pictures is knowing how to work the camera (white balance, shutter speed, aperture size, etc), 35% is the lens you use, 4% is the camera, and 1% is skill - IMO.

I often take pictures here at home that Walmart refuses to print and swears up and down were done professionally. I have a Nikon D60 with the basic lens.

 

[fishlips]

When it comes to cameras.All I know that you look and hit the button.
Looks like I will be coming with a Kodak ZD710, that I had for sevral yrs.
If anyone thinks I can make the Canon G1x work .Maybe with a macro lens kit.

 

[dball711]

How much can you get the G1x for?

 

[fishlips]

She is a close friend, I don't even have to have the money up front.I'm not going to pay more then 200.00 at the most.Is the camera good.