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05/02/2005 08:46:18 PM · #1 |
My friend is looking to buy the best digital camera he can for under $500. He expresses interest in macro shots. Any recomendations?
Thanks,
Chris Anderson
PS. I own a Nikon D70 and love it! |
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05/02/2005 08:47:02 PM · #2 |
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05/02/2005 08:54:59 PM · #3 |
| point and shoot? heard the Olympus 5050 is good for macro |
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05/02/2005 09:06:24 PM · #4 |
I'm selling an Olympus E-20N with a Macro extension lens plus batter grip, FL-40 flash, a few extension lenses. This is a 5 megapixel fixed lens DSLR.
I'm asking $650...
PM if you want to discuss...
Message edited by author 2005-05-02 21:06:56. |
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05/02/2005 09:21:39 PM · #5 |
The Fujifilm Finepix S5100 of course!!
Message edited by author 2005-05-02 21:21:50. |
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05/02/2005 09:24:40 PM · #6 |
//www2.infinitiphoto.com/viewitem.php?IndexID=6063
Rebel XT Body |
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05/02/2005 09:25:05 PM · #7 |
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05/02/2005 09:32:14 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by SirBiggsALot:
//www2.infinitiphoto.com/viewitem.php?IndexID=6063
Rebel XT Body |
Check the customer reviews of this site at
Bigtime scam artists
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05/02/2005 09:46:22 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by rgarciah55:
The Fujifilm Finepix S5100 of course!! |
I agree, the Fuji is an excellent camera.
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05/02/2005 10:21:29 PM · #10 |
I would recommend either the Lumix FZ5 or the new Canon S2 IS. Both are 12x zoom, with IS, at around F2.8 (or 3.1). The FZ20 is also a great camera, but it's large, and the reviews seem to favor the improvements in the FZ5.
These are as good as any prosumer you can buy with perhaps one exception. Neither is capable of saving RAW mode files (like the Canon G series). However, the wide range of zoom here as well as the IS make these better than the G series.
Just some suggestions. I read reviews of these cameras because I stay in both camps--point and shoot and SLR, and I'm always looking for a great SLR killer I can fit in my coat pocket. ;)
If he's interested in an SLR, I am also selling my Canon Rebel with Kit lens, battery, and accessories, purchased around Sept/Oct. In perfect condition. I was hoping to get closer to $600 for it, but it's negotiable. |
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05/02/2005 10:52:07 PM · #11 |
the Fuji has 22x Zoom and saves RAW
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05/02/2005 11:26:23 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by aerogurl:
the Fuji has 22x Zoom and saves RAW |
I was quoting optical only. FWIW the Fuji only has 10x optical and no IS. But that's great about RAW. |
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05/03/2005 04:53:30 PM · #13 |
Thanks guys! I think I'm getting another person to become a DPC addict like myself :)
Thanks for all the recommendations. I forwarded the link to him.
Chris A |
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05/03/2005 05:47:52 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
If he's interested in an SLR, I am also selling my Canon Rebel with Kit lens, battery, and accessories, purchased around Sept/Oct. In perfect condition. I was hoping to get closer to $600 for it, but it's negotiable. |
Wow!!......really??....not that I need to spend $600....but....aarrghhh, must go work more hours! |
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05/03/2005 06:25:47 PM · #15 |
my lumix dmc-fz20 has been really great for me to learn alot with...it lists for over $500 but can be found many places on the web for lessbuy it here
Message edited by author 2005-05-03 18:28:20. |
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05/03/2005 10:39:41 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Originally posted by nshapiro:
If he's interested in an SLR, I am also selling my Canon Rebel with Kit lens, battery, and accessories, purchased around Sept/Oct. In perfect condition. I was hoping to get closer to $600 for it, but it's negotiable. |
Wow!!......really??....not that I need to spend $600....but....aarrghhh, must go work more hours! |
Really. As soon as my Rebel XT arrives, it's for sale. |
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