Help With Equipment RYE or NE1 ??

[marinemarty]

Hi All, I am looking for a new digital for the old man. I need it to be excellent at close up's with as much of a 1:1 ratio. No distortion. Can anyone suggest a camera, for argument sake can we suggest a "dream" no cash limit model. and a $500 range model. Thanks
Martin

 

[marinemarty]

bump

 

[chef jaysen]

Everyone has there own opinions I suppose but I like my 4.0 meg olympus c-4000. It goes for like 450.00 and it does some incredible close ups............jmo

 

[chef jaysen]

Outside color contrasts..................

 

[slothy]

Canon EOS-1Ds with a 50mm macro lens for the high end...
buddy has a g3 and some of the macro shots are nice.. not sure about ratio.. i think sammy has one

 

[wamp]

G3 all the way... I love mine. They are a bit more than the price you threw out though. But, well worth it IMO....
wamp

 

[marinemarty]

Thanks Guys, Any more info would be great

 

[fotopete]

Reasonable high end camera;
Canon D10 - $1500
Canon 100 f2.8 macro - $500
Canon 50 f2.5 macro - $300
CF card 512mb - $150
This is a more usable camera for the average shooter, it has built in flash which works better then any built in system I have ever used.
The 1st macro is slightly telephoto and will make shooting easier and stress your fish less. The 2nd will allow you to be closer to subject, while offering a larger field of coverage.
Point and Shoot system
Canon G2 - $500
many professional shooters use this as camera of choice while away from the job. It has many pro features that may benefit your shooting. There is a G3 model, the cost difference is slight, I still prefer the G2.
http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/home.html
If you are looking for digital for in pocket.
Check out the Olympus C-50, metal body and tiny - but pack awesome punch. This I carry every where and love the little guy. Try at office max or staples, then buy online to save $150.00
happy shooting
Pierre