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Merry Xmas everyone! I hope some of the sand boa and rosy lovers on here can help out a fellow herper. I want to start practicing taking pics of my sand boas. Now before I go any further,... I am one of the worst picture takers in the history of mankind! And I know nothing about cameras other than they flash, have a big button to push,and confuse me! My questions are as follows:

what would be a good entry level camera for someone with my lack of experience?

the only reason I have for getting a camera is to photog my sand boas. not vacation,or the gf or sunsets... Just sand boas

I dont want to spend 3 grand on a fancy elaborate setup. I am hoping to find a camera I can start with and continue with.

So PLEASE ,... after you finish laughing about my post, please drop a comment or two( or thirty) to help a guy out !!! Thanks,Ken

Tell me your budget and whether you have a brand preference? Do you currently own any "real" camera equipment ? i.e. an old film 35mm?

Brand doesnt matter to me. As far as a budget, I am looking for something in the entry level range. I cant see spending 300 or more for a camera that to be honest wont be getting much use. I do currently own a nikon CoolPix s4 camera