Which is the best camera for fish pics? The other half wants one for Christmas and I have no idea!

Help Please

Whats your budget?

A DSLR with a macro lens and remote flash units is the 'Best', but it aint a cheap option. :roll:

My Sony H7 does a pretty good job for a non-SLR camera, but it will probably set you back about $600. Very nice camera for the price though.

Cheers

Ian

I was thinking around the $500 mark but thats not set in concrete. It needs to be decent and simple to use but take cool pics. I openly admit to being a dumb female who knows nothing so all help is gratefully appreciated!

I like my Sony too but many have, and get excellent results, from the Canons. Fuju is good too.

All of them are pretty simple to use. Try each out and find out which you like the feel of the most. I know I dislike the small cameras because I find it hard to hold them steady and focus, whereas the larger bigger ones feel more solid in my hand and I have more control. Might be just me though 8)

Whats your budget?

A DSLR with a macro lens and remote flash units is the 'Best', but it aint a cheap option. :roll:

My Sony H7 does a pretty good job for a non-SLR camera, but it will probably set you back about $600. Very nice camera for the price though.

Cheers

Ian

sony has a smaller version which has about the same function called the H3

sony h3, h7 and h9 are good cameras but if you are after something smaller maybe a sony T series

canon, fuji and sony are all good cameras, canon being the best but sony being the best looking

Fujifilm Digital Camera

Model: FINEPIXS5700S

Real Photo Technology II and the 7.3 mega pixel super CCD give the FinePix S5700 sharper and more lifelike images. New picture stabilisation and intelligent flash make taking great shots easier than ever

Features

7.3 Mega Pixels Super CCD

10 x optical zoom

2.5" LCD Screen

Picture stabilisation

Real Photo Technology II

9 scene modes

Movie recording VGA at 30 frames per second with image stabilisation

Continuous shooting mode

Pictbridge compatible

and SD memory card compatible

Does that sound like a good camera???

My Dad has a Fuji , I think it's that model. Yup it's a good camera.

Not as good as my Sony, but it's a lot cheaper 8)

If you dont need the bigger zoom lens and extra functions of the Sony, then its a good choice.

The Fuji takes normal AA batteries, which is a bonus, but you will want to buy some Rechargables and a charger if you dont have one already. Digital cameras EAT battereries.

What Sony do you have???

I know nothing and just found that Fuji.

What Sony do you have???

I know nothing and just found that Fuji.

Sony DSC-H7.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&productId=20005009&langId=-1

Thats the US price on that page though, it's around $600 in NZ

Like Elmo says there is also an H3 model which is similar but a smaller lens. ( and price I assume)

That Fuji is a good camera too.

Cheers

Ian

Cool I will hunt out a NZ price for our one

Thanks for your help!!

I blame this thread for the apparent sudden death of my Nikon 995.

:lol: ira is it time 4 a new 1?

It would appear that it is.

Now, I just need to find a camera with really good image quality, 30FPS video at 640X480 or better, good low light, image stabilization, weighs 100 grams or less and is cheap enough I wouldn't be too worried about dropping it from a few hundred feet.

Have a look at the websites eg sony etc etc and see what they have

Have a look at the websites eg sony etc etc and see what they have

To the best of my knowledge there are no cameras that match those requirements. A few come close, though...

http://www.dpreview.com/

the best camera review site, side by side comparison, pros and cons of each camera, sample pictures and reader reviews

Sorry Ira

I didn't mean to kill your camera

Woohoo! It's just the battery!

Sapphire and I are the proud new owners of a Sony H7.. It's Sapphire's baby though.. takes beautiful photos!

YAY Ira

I have been looking into those Sony ones (not that I know what I'm looking for)

Can I ask you some question??? (Cos this is what people have told me to ask and I don't know what the technical jargon is)

* Does it use 'normal' batteries?

* Can it take more than one memory stick at a time? (apparently the Fuji takes 2)

http://www.sony.co.nz/

Does it use 'normal' batteries?

No, it comes with it's own rechargable battery and charger. The batteries are smaller and lighter than normal AAs, but they do cost more if you want a spare and you cant just drop a set of Alkalines in if you run flat.

Can it take more than one memory stick at a time?

The H7 has 30mb memory built in, but thats not very much with an 8mp camera. Still means you can take a few pictures if you left the card at home. :oops:

I think the Fuji only has one card slot, but will take two different types of card in that slot. SD or MMC.

Either way you have to budget on getting an extra memory card unless the retailer bundles a decent one with the camera.

Cheers

Ian

Hi spangela. I have a Fujifilm FinePix S5700.

Ianab is correct....it can take two types of memory card but only one at a time.

When I bought mine it didn't come with a card so I had to fork out for a 1gb card.

once you find out which camera you are after, I recommend going to www.pricespy.co.nz to find out where the cheapest one is.

Ihave spent a big chunk of the day on price spy! It is AMAZING how the same thing can differ in price so much!