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new to digital help please
Dec 26, 2011 14:35:35 #
[quote=jeffrey dean deaton]hello all,i am new to the digital camera scene and pretty much know nothing.
i am needing a camera under 200.00 to take close-ups with
good detail.
i take close-ups of pocket knives,and little diecast matcbox cars.
i have a tri-pod and was wanting to know if there is a decent camera for under 200.00 that i can get for this purpose?
i would something simple to use for putting my pictures on
my collector forums....
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you,
jd
you can also reach me at address below.
msjdracingATrtmcDOTnet[/quote
>>>CTP: Since we don't know where you are, it's hard to tell where you might go. I would suggest finding a well stocked used photography reseller. We had one in Houston and that's where I got my first Auto-Focus body , lenses I use on my digital body today. Don't be afraid of used equipment and your $200 can purchase you a great deal.
i am needing a camera under 200.00 to take close-ups with
good detail.
i take close-ups of pocket knives,and little diecast matcbox cars.
i have a tri-pod and was wanting to know if there is a decent camera for under 200.00 that i can get for this purpose?
i would something simple to use for putting my pictures on
my collector forums....
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you,
jd
you can also reach me at address below.
msjdracingATrtmcDOTnet[/quote
>>>CTP: Since we don't know where you are, it's hard to tell where you might go. I would suggest finding a well stocked used photography reseller. We had one in Houston and that's where I got my first Auto-Focus body , lenses I use on my digital body today. Don't be afraid of used equipment and your $200 can purchase you a great deal.
Dec 26, 2011 14:53:29 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
Uuglypher wrote:
Hey, Ray,
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
One sealed package with external connections, containing two or more batteries.
Dec 26, 2011 15:06:32 #
I like both the Canon SX120is and the Canon SX150is. Both these camera are under $200.00 and take really good pictures. I use both a Canon T3i and Canon SX120is as a packup. I got my grand daughter the SX150is and really liked it. Good luck
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Dec 26, 2011 18:07:27 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Hey, Ray,
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
One sealed package with external connections, containing two or more batteries.
Ray
----------------
Sounds interesting.
I presume these are rechargeable? And how does on fit this into or connect it with one's camera.
And where does one find appropriate "compound battery packs" for one's particular camera?
Dave Graham
Hey, Ray,
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
One sealed package with external connections, containing two or more batteries.
Ray
----------------
Sounds interesting.
I presume these are rechargeable? And how does on fit this into or connect it with one's camera.
And where does one find appropriate "compound battery packs" for one's particular camera?
Dave Graham
Dec 26, 2011 18:28:20 #
Dec 26, 2011 18:39:37 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
Uuglypher wrote:
Uuglypher wrote:
Hey, Ray,
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
One sealed package with external connections, containing two or more batteries.
Ray
----------------
Sounds interesting.
I presume these are rechargeable? And how does on fit this into or connect it with one's camera.
And where does one find appropriate "compound battery packs" for one's particular camera?
Dave Graham
Hey, Ray,
Tell me what you mean by a "compound battery pac".
Dave in SD
One sealed package with external connections, containing two or more batteries.
Ray
----------------
Sounds interesting.
I presume these are rechargeable? And how does on fit this into or connect it with one's camera.
And where does one find appropriate "compound battery packs" for one's particular camera?
Dave Graham
Dave, you have to use the batteries the manufacturer recommends. If they specify 4 "AA" batteries that's what you use. If the camera was designed to accept a battery pack you must use the battery pack (or its equivalent) that's specified for it.
Battery packs are usually designed so they orient properly into the camera's battery chamber. The pack has contacts that mate with the camera automatically when the battery pack is inserted (similar to inserting an SD card).
Yes, battery packs are rechargeable with a charger supplied with the camera. They're easy to find if you're missing or have a bad one.
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Dec 26, 2011 20:10:15 #
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Dec 26, 2011 20:37:33 #
B&H has a SD4500IS for $149.00 close out until 12-31. This is a 300.00 camera.
Dec 26, 2011 20:42:03 #
Forgot to tell you I bought one and like it very much. You can get an extra battery for $20.00 and 10X zoom. CANON SD4500IS. Highly recomend
Dec 26, 2011 20:44:12 #
Do you want to sell the D5100? I have been saving my money for a long time. starscat@gmail.com
Dec 26, 2011 20:48:10 #
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Dec 26, 2011 20:51:37 #
Dec 28, 2011 03:28:21 #
BigBear wrote:
I really like my Canon Powershot for an inexpensive pocket camera that takes great quality pictures.
Hi JD, My first and only digital camera is a FugiFilm. I take a lot of macro shots of flowers, birds, insects, etc. Very happy with the results. At the time I bought it, it was under $200, but don't know now what they charge. Maybe even less.
BTW, my real initials are JD also. I sign a lot as just jd.
Jan 18, 2012 00:38:58 #
I use both an Olympus VG-120 and a Fuji T-190 that do VERY GOOD with close ups and are very compact. Oly is 5x and Fuji 10x zoom (OPTICAL- not digital). They were under 150 each. They use rechargable batteries, but they last a LONG time.
Jan 18, 2012 09:51:58 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
Uuglypher wrote:
Re: batteries...
Go for a camera that is powered by AA batteries rather than a proprietary battery. AA rechargeables, especially the new NiZn rechargeables, beat the camera-specific proprietary batteries hands down! Why? When you forget your charged back-up battery you can always buy some AA batteries at the closest convenience store!
Dave, East River, SD
Go for a camera that is powered by AA batteries rather than a proprietary battery. AA rechargeables, especially the new NiZn rechargeables, beat the camera-specific proprietary batteries hands down! Why? When you forget your charged back-up battery you can always buy some AA batteries at the closest convenience store!
Dave, East River, SD
If you buy convenience store Alkaline batteries you'd better get a 12 pack. This might do for a while and they aren't rechargeable.
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