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BetterPhoto Member		Camera? I am giving up killing deer but would still like to hunt.. Would like to know what is the best camera, etc. to use to take pictures of trophy bucks? Will be in a tree stand, just like I would be if I was hunting with a bow and arrow. I know very little about cameras. Please advise.. Thank you. To love this question, log in above August 08, 2004

Steve McCroskey		Hi Harold! Some manufacturers of spotting scopes used by hunters can be equipped with an adapter that allows it to be attached to a 35mm camera! Some of the scopes sold by "Cabelas" can be equipped this way! Hope this helps! To love this comment, log in above August 10, 2004

Bob Cammarata		As a (former) bow hunter, we should be asking YOU for secrets to getting close to trophy bucks...assuming your hunts were successful. :) As far as cameras, A 35 mm SLR (film or digital), will give you the most versitility. Lens choice will depend upon how close the deer are to you and how much frame-coverage you are looking for. A 200 mm telephoto would work at close range for full-body shots, but longer focal lengths will be needed for tight head-shots or for shooting at greater distances. You should probably look for a high-quality zoom lens in the 70-300 mm range to start with. I know a little about the habits of big bucks..(very little), and I'm assuming you will do most of your shooting during low-light and/or around heavy cover. This will necessitate a using a faster film...(around 400 speed, or the digital equivalent). Also, photographs of deer look better...i.e. more "natural" when taken at eye-level. You may want to consider using a ground blind instead of the tree stand. Happy hunting! To love this comment, log in above August 10, 2004

Steve McCroskey		As I mentioned earlier,adapters are made for spotting scopes and 35mm cameras! look at www.bhphotovideo.com they offer the accessories and camera equipment! As Bob mentioned,the camera and lenses will be your choice,depending on what you want to do! To love this comment, log in above August 10, 2004

Rachel T. Hammer		I have had very good experience with Nikon brand cameras, and I have heard Canon is a good brand as well. You will want an SLR (film) or DSLR (digital) camera for best results. Also, a 70-300 mm zoom lens will be very helpful for large mammal pictures. You might want an extra flash unit (I use a Nikon Speedlight SB-800) if you are planning to shoot in low-light conditions. Good luck! To love this comment, log in above August 13, 2004

Steve McCroskey		Hi Harold! My camera equipment consists of a Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR, Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens, and a Minolta 3600HS flash. To love this comment, log in above August 14, 2004

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