I need a new camera, badly. Thinking about the Nikon D70 or Canon Rebel XT. I need a digital camera for close up snake pics, any ideas on what I should get for under $1000.
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Sorry, but another Camera question, which to get?!?
EmberBall
Sep 17, 2005 10:29 AM
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Royal_Variations
Sep 17, 2005 10:37 AM
np
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Kyle Stevens
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jmartin104
Sep 17, 2005 11:35 AM
I just picked up the Nikon D70s - $1,200. For under $1000, you can't beat the D50. I read tons of reviews and that camera seems to rock pretty hard. You'll need a close-up lens though.
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Jay A. Martin
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Royal_Variations
Sep 17, 2005 12:03 PM
I prefer Canon. Think about what they offer as complete systems such as USM motors, wireless flash, inovative technology. THINK CAMERA SYSTEM. Just my opinion. GL
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Kyle Stevens
Royal Variations
Many a false step is made from standing still.
JaredHorenstein
Sep 17, 2005 12:14 PM
Dave.......I sent you an eMail..........
Jared H
JaredHorenstein
Sep 17, 2005 12:15 PM
Look thru eBay and other net sites........you can find it well below $1000.
Jared H
jmartin104
Sep 17, 2005 06:52 PM
I needed a camera that could take everything from closeups to sports and wildlife. This meant I needed a camera body that could change lenses.
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Jay A. Martin
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CherylBald
Sep 17, 2005 11:45 AM
I got a Nikon coolpix 995, do they still make them? I've been very happy with it and have been getting good pics using just the auto setting. I think it ran about $800 with a rechargable battery, charger, down loading "stuff" and a case included.
Cheryl
cmlreptiles
Sep 17, 2005 01:06 PM
The camera itself on something like a Digital SLR is going to have no effect on your abilities to do close-up shots...they just give you more control over what the camera is doing. After buying the camera, you'll have to shell out close to another $1k on a good 1:1 f2.8 macro lens. If you want close-ups, save yourself some money, and get a 5mp Nikon point and shoot digital...like a coolpix 5600. I have the crappiest nikon they've made in years, the 3mp SQ, and this is what it's capable of on close-up mode.
Chris
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idealreptiles
Sep 17, 2005 01:18 PM
This camera is awesome and compact!
Misskiwi67
Sep 17, 2005 02:00 PM
I really like my Canon A80, but if you have the money to get something better, go for it. The closeups are all in the macro though, so you don't HAVE to spend megabucks...
nerd_inc
Sep 17, 2005 02:53 PM
I use the Nikon and it works very well!
I have heard good things on the other one.
The Nikon Coolpix is a GREAT camera!
Kev
I took the pics for my book with it and I could not be happier.... now if I could just get my snakes to POSE!
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Ballboutique
Sep 17, 2005 05:15 PM
My Nikon Coolpix 5700 shot!
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Sep 18, 2005 09:56 AM
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