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Macro Photography.
Hi All.I would really, really, really appreciate input from anyone with an opinion who reads this post, on the following questions: 1. Completely ignoring the cost of the camera, what would be the best digital camera EVER for macro photography (doesn't matter if it's old, new, discontinued, antique)? 2. Which is the better camera for macros; Nikon Coolpix 990 or 4500 (or another Coolpix)? Thanks. A.
March 08, 2004
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Jon Close |
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There are several "best digital" cameras for macro. Any that have a large and high count (8+ mp) sensor that will accept specialized macro lenses or lens & bellows sets. Maybe Hasselblad H1 with a Kodak DCS Pro digital back, or Canon 1Ds, or Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n, or ... The Coolpix 990 is no longer in production and has been replaced by the Coolpix 4500. The 4500 has higher resolution (4 mp v. 3 mp). The 4500 also has a greater range zoom lens (8-32mm v. 8-24), but the same close focus limit of 2cm (3/4"). See http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp4500/
and
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp990/
for reviews of each.
March 08, 2004
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Andy |
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The camera is only a box that captures image either digitally or on film. For macro photography, you need to use a macro lens on the camera, or a close-up lens (filter) on top of a regular lens, or an extention tube (or bellow) between the camera and the lens to extend the focal length for close focusing. Using a macro lens usually will give you the best result. Once you decided on the camera, we can recommend some lenses or alternative ways for macro photography. I don't see the Coolpix 900 or 4500 on the Nikon list any more. But the 5400 and 5700, with 5.1 and 5.0 megapixels respectively, has macro capability down to 0.4" and 1.2" respectively. Hope this helps.
March 08, 2004
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Me Me |
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Thanks very much Jon and Andy; very helpful. I forgot to mention something quite important; I am referring to cameras which have the macro lens built in and without needing to use separate lenses. Sorry! As mentioned already, it really doesn't matter if the camera is an old or discontinued one. I am going to be buying it second hand anyway and don't need to get the latest/most recent cameras. Which cameras in the 990/4500 price range would be in the 'best macro camera' list? Thanks. A.
March 08, 2004
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