Camera

[msmith619]

I just bought a new 125 with a 55 gallon sump and I want to document the build but all I have is a camera phone. What is a good camera I can buy for the pictures that won't break my bank?
Mike

[robalv]

Paid about $150 at Costco

[tony]

im a huge canon fan

ditto on costco though, they have some great deals and most include a sizable memory card to boot

[ErikH]

A nikon D40!

[robalv]

He didnt want to break the bank, If money wasnt the issue I would get the NIKON D90
12.3 mega pixel and does video although Just saw a commercial Cannon has on that does it in HD. my little Panasonic does video and its a 12 mega pixel but not a SLR

[msmith619]

OK, great! Thanks for the responses. Yes, $150 is good for me, $400-500 is way too much. I see both Panasonic and Cannon have cameras in that range. What am I looking for.. mega pixels?
Mike
(Look for a 125 gallon build thread when I get my new camera.!)

[tony]

OK, great! Thanks for the responses. Yes, $150 is good for me, $400-500 is way too much. I see both Panasonic and Cannon have cameras in that range. What am I looking for.. mega pixels?
Mike
(Look for a 125 gallon build thread when I get my new camera.!)

megapixels is just marketing bs.

decide what form factor you want first and go from there:

pocket size?

look at the SD/Elph lineup

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=18183

bigger?

look for a powershot

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=17480

once you select what size you want then look for the options that are important to you: zoom, memory, videos, etc . . .

if you have questions ask away

[msmith619]

I just want to be able to take very clear pictures and zoom in for coral shots. Size matters not.
MIke

[robalv]

Best Selling Macro Cameras
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 12.00x $390.08
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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS 9.0 10.00x $233.12
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 10.1 18.00x $326.97
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Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH 10.0 4.00x $267.23
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10.0 20.00x $378.07
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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS 10.0 6.00x $169.66
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Canon PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH 10.0 5.00x $201.97
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Canon PowerShot G10 14.7 5.00x $467.33
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Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH 8.0 3.00x $204.48
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12.1 4.60x $391.86
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http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_macro

[JimD]

Wow, Nikon isnt even on the list.