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The best Hello, I've seriously been hunting for a digicam for a about a month now and am more confused than ever. I’m considering a few options in the 700.00 to 1,200.00 range (USD). I need the camera to take pics that will be used in my freelance graphic design and jewelry business. I need to create high-quality images that can be manipulated in PhotoShop and sold as fine art digital pieces as well as being placed on a webpage for sale. Of course, I need good macro capability for the jewelry. In addition, I plan on shooting other items such as fine art piece (i.e. paintings, illustrations, etc.). I might also be printing some of the pictures at a decent size (i.e. 8x10 up to 11x14 or 12x18 possibly). I like the idea of the Cool Light Ring Flash that Nikon makes for shooting jewelry (the 4500 has a perfect one for this which also fits the 5000 with an adapter). There are also one or two more of these flashes on the market that will fit the Sony F717 and Nikon 5700. My problem is that I LOVE the features and quality of the Sony F707/717. Most reviews seem to point to the Sony F717. The more I read about the 5700 (which I've been talking myself into getting) the more I see its problems. My choices are (unless you have a recommendation, whic would be happily welcomed): Nikon CoolPix 4500 or 5700, Sony F717, or Canon G3.
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Michael F. Harrington |
Daniel, you picked a few winners, there, but for Pro photography I wouldn't use any of those. If there were no such thing as Pro D-SLR's, then I would have to say, go with the Nikon since they have superb macro capabilities. The 4500 I didn't like for one reason, (two actually), it's way too small and my Nikon flashes won't mount on it. I would have to say go with the 5700 (it has a hot shoe), but I prefer the D100... and get a good macro lens. If you are just starting out to shoot pro, you could use the CP4500, but I would make the move up ASAP. There's just no beating the SLR's for versatility.
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Darin |
The G3 has some nice accessories to help you with your needs as well. You might want to look into it. The nice thing about spending the money on the Canon lights is that later on you could use them on a Canon dSLR when they become more affordable or you have the funds to purchase one. They will also work on the Canon EOS line of film SLR's. Canon PowerShot G3 $800
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Robert Lee |
Take a look at the Olympus E-10 and E-20 (I've an E-10.) The E-10 should be about $900USD now. This is a true SLR, but with non-interchangeable optics. The lens is (35mm equivalent) 35mm to 140mm, f2.0-f2.8 zoom, macro capable. Olympus will sell you screw on accessory lenses if you really need other focal lengths. This camera is a tremendous value: if you don't already have an investment in Nikon or Canon lenses. To give you an idea, a Canon f2.8, 28-70mm lens is about $900 by itself.
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