Need camera that takes super close shots.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Eh, those are diopters which you attach to a regular lens to let you focus closer. I wouldnt call them "macro lenses".

Well, I'm sure that you're right but it's good enough for me and I'd expect for Scott as well... I don't know about him but I'm not planning on selling any pics to NatGeo anytime soon.

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Guys. I'm taking close ups of oil pumps and shit. Not natures vagina.

Like I said. My kodak v1253 took great close up just cm away. My more expensive sony has to be 8" or more to focus in macro.

I don't need to spend that much to get a good macro.

I've just got an old Kodak C340 that has a macro setting and it works just fine. I think I got it for a whopping $100 several years ago.

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

And what if you want something pocket-size? Not everyone wants a camera bag on their shoulder all the time.

then i guess you don't want good pictures..

[Homeslice]

You ride an R6, so I guess you didn't want the fastest bike.

[Rangerscott]

Aw snap!

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You ride an R6, so I guess you didn't want the fastest bike.

You're from SF, you must be gay...

[the chi]

Its probably out of the price range you are looking to spend, but Nikon has the D3100 thats looking pretty bad ass.

I am very tempted to upgrade from my old Canon Rebel to it, its got menus to make everything super simple to get the best possible pics. Not that Im unhappy with the Canon, but Im more of an instinct kinda photographer, I see the great shot, I take it as is, and other than cropping occasionally, I rarely edit. All the buttons and settings get on my nerves trying to figure all that crap out so the simpler the better for me.

[Mudpuppy]

the d3100 is a great camera.. you wouldn't be sorry about the upgrade..

and i have no idea what choice of bike has to do with cameras? did i ever say i wanted the fastest bike? here let me step into your brain - if i want to get them there good pikshures i need to go real fast on my motorsickle..

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

the d3100 is a great camera.. you wouldn't be sorry about the upgrade..

and i have no idea what choice of bike has to do with cameras? did i ever say i wanted the fastest bike? here let me step into your brain - if i want to get them there good pikshures i need to go real fast on my motorsickle..

You were the one who said I must not want to take good pictures if I only wanted a point & shoot camera. Fact is, having an SLR doesn't automatically provide a better picture unless you've got the skill to do it. And maybe some people don't want to bother learning those skills. For those people, buying an SLR isn't going to improve their photos.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You were the one who said I must not want to take good pictures if I only wanted a point & shoot camera. Fact is, having an SLR doesn't automatically provide a better picture unless you've got the skill to do it. And maybe some people don't want to bother learning those skills. For those people, buying an SLR isn't going to improve their photos.

Aw snap! Pwned! Much like buying a bigger bike won't necessarily make you a better rider...

BTW I disagree to an extent. A SLR camera brings with it much more than just f-stop and isp options. The larger lens gathers more ligh, more light equals better pics day or night. Optical zoom is always better than digital. Lastly, SLRs almost always have faster processors which equals better/faster focus, quicker load times, better, more comprehensive automatic features. Oh did I mention the ability to change lenses for more versatility?

Like I said before, for casual pics, use your phone. If the picture really counts break out the luggage.