Nymox Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Ok Ive been talking to my Nan and I need to get a camera for my studies anyway, the lovely lady has decided she'll buy me one with a value up to $200. I wont mind paying more on that myself to make sure I get something great. Basically, with my career choice (hope to be a ranger) and my life style I need something that can take a bit of a knock, and perhaps get wet. Also I want something that can acually take clear pics of my tanks and fish, is there anything reasonably priced that can provide all of the above? Also, for the next Photo of the month, I want to get some pics done of my fighter jumping out of the water catching mozzies from my hand, I remember my uncle has an old film camera once that used to take 4 pictures in sucesssion rather then the one, he used it to tune his golf swing. This would be perfect for the pic i want to capture but he sold it years ago and his digital is only barely better then mums one which is aweful for pics of fish and fish tanks as you might be well aware of. Thanks very much for you time peeps Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 really depends on the coin your willing to shell out and what deals you can find. Basically, you get what you pay for. Have you tried the macro settings etc on the camera you have (if it has them?) You might just need more practice using the camera maybe (I dont know, just throwing it out there, dont take offence) I know abit about cameras, so if you want a hand getting one sussed just throw me a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 yeah I tried the macro, tried every function it has, best mode seems to be everything auto and thats still rubbish. Its like a $60 cannon I think does everything Mum needs it for great. I dont wanna go into the stores and ask their advice coz they'll push something completely useless on me and im the kinda sucker to fall for it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 You can't beat a digital SLR. www.offtheback.co.nz have a Canon EOS 1000D for $899.99 today. It is an expensive camera but with your Nan's contribution not as much as it could be, and you could always get it on HP from somewhere like Harvey Norman if you can't afford it all up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashzbetta Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 1000D is great ive been using it to get sequence photos of greyhounds racing so you should have no trouble getting photos of your fish jumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 http://www.cnet.com.au/olympus-mju-toug ... 294458.htm Should be able to get one sub $500 new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks guys, a few of those cameras are way way way over my budget even with my Nans help, plus I like a very active lifestyle when health lets me and something like that wouldnt last 2 mins chasing the dogs when they're on a pig. That tough one though Hans seems like a good choice, if they are lowe enough to fit my price range, thanks very much for all your help people, very appriciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Ok i dont know why replying to this made it move again, sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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