D-SLR Camera Suggestion

atarian · April 14, 2011 4:13PM

Looking for a good d-slr that will take good pictures and great close ups. I heard a 150 macro lense would do good for what i want to do. Im looking to get good clean pictures of die chips on coins. So close up and clarity will be important. Any good camera models to suggest and maybe is 150 macro best or 90 or 120 might be better? open to ideas and a lesson on cameras

thisnamztaken · April 14, 2011 5:33PM

Here are a couple of good camera forums where you can get good advice or suggestions re' almost any photography subject:

1. POTN.com (primarily Canon camera info. ) and
2. dpreview.com (for any name camera brands).

AnkurJ · April 14, 2011 8:37PM

Search the term camera on the boards. There have been many threads about this.

Canon and Nikon are the best in my opinion.

Frankcoins · April 15, 2011 11:20AM

I can't figure out why anyone would want a MIRROR that has to mechanically flip out of the way when you can monitor
the EXACT image that you will get on an LCD screen. Removeable lenses don't require a mechanical mirror.

Raybo · April 15, 2011 11:32AM

Pick ANY DSLR and 100mm 1:1 macro lens and your good to go.

All DSLR's will take great images.

messydesk · April 15, 2011 11:35AM

You can't monitor the exact image from the screen of the back of the camera. You get an approximation that is small, not terribly accurate in terms of color and dynamic range, and typically less than 1/2 megapixel.

Raybo · April 15, 2011 11:36AM

BTW,

How much do you want to spend?

mgoodm3 · April 15, 2011 12:09PM

How much do you want to spend??

How close do you need to get to the die chips? A good macro lens will get somewhat close but not screen-filling close. You will need other accessories to get really close.

Raybo · April 15, 2011 12:16PM

<< <i>How much do you want to spend??

How close do you need to get to the die chips? A good macro lens will get somewhat close but not screen-filling close. You will need other accessories to get really close. >>

YUP!

You might also need extension tubes or magnification filters OR a bellows, it all depends on how close you want to get to your subject.

atarian · April 16, 2011 4:44PM

Lets throw 1500 at it. see what sticks to the wall. I figure a good camera will be 500-800 and a lense might start at 300 -500. that leaves 200 left over for any other items needed. but this was just my estimate from what ive learned in my quick study of cameras. I heard bayonet is better than screw in.but i would like to get the chips and the surrounding area to be screen filling only so i can down size the picture somewhat and still keep it looking good. ( similar to how cherry pickers guides do it. ). Ill use that book as a reference They usually have good quality close ups.

morgandollar1878 · April 16, 2011 5:06PM

Everyone has their personal opinions on what brand of camera, and which ones not to get. My personal preference is Nikon. I have a D80 and I love it. I think that they have some of the best optics on the market when it comes to cameras and other items such as hunting scopes and binoculars. Nikons 150 macro will run you about $900 new. I think the 90 macro runs about $650, but I think that the 90mm juat does not quite cut it for numismatic photography. You can get cheaper lenses that are as close as you can get to being as good that are made by Sigma and Tamron. Those run between $500 and $700. As far as the camera body goes, any of the newer Nikons would be a good choice. It all depends on what features you want. There are other camera brands out there that are good, but I have never had anything go wrong with any of the Nikons that I own or used to own.

atarian · April 16, 2011 5:12PM

Nikon or Cannon i hear are good and basically is a crap shoot either way since they are both great brands.

One member here said a 150 macro would be good ( the camera shop originally said 90 macro would do the job). but i rather spend more and get the right type of macro.

This weekend I get to play around with my friends Olympus. see what these DSLR cameras are like. When you say a nikon 150 macro is 900 new. does it hurt to buy used for 650 or 600 ? or is that the kinda thing you just want new and save any headache from a camera shop ( pending they are reputable. )

lcoopie · April 16, 2011 8:01PM

the lens will be more important than the body

in addition to what has been said

for camera reviews I like

Ken Rockwell

jsf · April 16, 2011 8:13PM

from reading different threads on this forum, it seems many folks decide they'd like the extra working distance that the Sigma 150 mm lens provides over 105 mm and shorter lenses. The extra distance allows greater flexibility in lighting arrangements.

You can get a Sigma 150 old model for about $725. A new, motorized version will set you back over a grand.

hth

p.s. - if you really want to get geeky, try a trinocular scope and a hi-res camera setup...modest $ too.

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