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What camera do you use?

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I'm looking at getting a better digital camera than typical point and shoot cameras that suffer in low-light conditions and poor focus in close-up shots. It frustrates me to no end spending $$ on point & shoot digital cameras when all I get is blurry pictures when taking pictures of an object (earphones for example). Anyone got any sample pictures and the camera they used in this thread will be greatly appreciated.
post #2 of 70
Allot of blur is from trying to hand hold a camera at a low shutter speed or at a long focal length. A tripod even a cheap mini one is going to really help you the most.
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Wow, I'd never guessed you took those snapshots with a 50D. I'm using an older 40D.
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Originally Posted by JadeEast View Post
Allot of blur is from trying to hand hold a camera at a low shutter speed or at a long focal length. A tripod even a cheap mini one is going to really help you the most.
It still seems out of focus when I place it on a desk, especially when taking pictures of things close-up. When I use the flash, the flash gives off a bright white-lit light overpowering the image.
post #6 of 70
The reason you're getting out of focus photos when close up is because you are too close for your camera's lens system. If it has a Macro mode (usually looks like a flower), switch that on, otherwise move back.
post #7 of 70
Demo Nikon d40 from Ebay price 316.00. Looked and worked like new and has 1 year warranty. I use old Nikon lens from the 70s.
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The reason you're getting out of focus photos when close up is because you are too close for your camera's lens system. If it has a Macro mode (usually looks like a flower), switch that on, otherwise move back.
Aha, I think that solved the problem. I never tweaked using the different shooting modes. What does the macro mode do in terms of taking pictures?
post #9 of 70
Typically reduces the depth of focus and allows you to photograph subjects very close to the camera.
post #10 of 70
I have a Fujifilm F40fd. It's not as good as the famed F31fd but it still has 1/1.6" sensor, the largest you'll find in a point-and-shoot. It takes excellent low light pictures for this type.
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Typically reduces the depth of focus and allows you to photograph subjects very close to the camera.
Macro sure helped out a lot but I'm still looking for a camera that's better than the average point and shoot.
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Demo Nikon d40 from Ebay price 316.00. Looked and worked like new and has 1 year warranty. I use old Nikon lens from the 70s.
Are there any out there that can fit in my pocket? O_o
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Point-and shoot

post #14 of 70
I have a Canon S90. Perfect for my uses! A bit pricey but it's one of the few compacts with full manual controls.
post #15 of 70
I've always used Nikon cameras. Currently I use a Nikon D90, and before that I used a D2H or a D70.


Sample shots:

D90


D70


I would probably second the recommendation for a D40. It's small, cheap and easy to use.
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