Camera Question

[Joe Caruso]

So I see all of these cool close-up photos of mantids showing everything down to the minute details. Obviously my mid-range 7 megapixel camera isn't quite up to the task. What kind of camera (in terms of either specifications or recommendations of specific brands or models) would you all recommend for getting good, detailed, close-up photos of my mantid?

 

[macro junkie]

So I see all of these cool close-up photos of mantids showing everything down to the minute details. Obviously my mid-range 7 megapixel camera isn't quite up to the task. What kind of camera (in terms of either specifications or recommendations of specific brands or models) would you all recommend for getting good, detailed, close-up photos of my mantid?

canon 400d slr

canon 60mm macro lens

canon mr-14ex macro flash

 

[chrisboy101]

canon 400d slrcanon 60mm macro lens

canon mr-14ex macro flash

and how much would that cost lol? ££££££££

 

[matt020593]

I think my camera cost about £100 a couple of years ago. My pictures aren't bad -they're not full on close ups though like Scott's.

http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10704

 

[idolomantis]

i,m using powersot A60 canon

 

[Birdfly]

I use a canon eos 30d with a sigma 105mm lens, the lens can almost fill the screen with a small nymph or easily an adult

 

[acerbity]

I keep toying with the idea of getting a nicer camera (something over 200$) but I have no experience using them what so ever.

I was looking at this http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDeta...=159338&c=1

Is this a good deal for the money? I don't plan on spending any more on the camera itself if I will be saving up for other lenses, memory cards, and flash.

 

[macro junkie]

and how much would that cost lol? ££££££££

about 800£ maybee want good images your need to fork out for an SLR body and a true macro lens

 

[OGIGA]

So I see all of these cool close-up photos of mantids showing everything down to the minute details. Obviously my mid-range 7 megapixel camera isn't quite up to the task. What kind of camera (in terms of either specifications or recommendations of specific brands or models) would you all recommend for getting good, detailed, close-up photos of my mantid?

You're talking about macrojunkie's photos, aren't you? Haha. In order to do that kind of stuff, you'd be looking into a professional camera rather than a consumer camera. Oh, and professional cameras require separate lenses. Get a "macro" lens. Most people recommend Canon for the "body" (camera).