i need some camera suggestions

[seasalt101]

i am about to purchase my 1st digital camera mostly for this hobby, and would like to get some input from the people who take pictures of what i intend to do with the camera instead of some salesperson just trying to make a sale. i know i have seen some incredible pictures from you all and would like to find out what type of camera, ease of operation, what you like and don't like about it, and i would like to be able to take those pictures of up close and personal pictures for id purposes, and if possible post a couple of your favorite pictures taken with your camera thanks for your time tobin :happyfish

 

[joncat24]

kodak z650---great feel, lithium ion battery,,12xoptical zoom ...good all around camera ..not just for fish, but that is the main reason I bought it. You can get it for under $300

 

[seasalt101]

beautiful pics thanks and keep em' coming tobin

 

[nemo_66]

a canon A530 is good. i bought mine only for this hobby too. lol i dont know about the A540. i have heard problems.
you should also get a tripod. they work great.to bad i dont have any corals to take pics of. here are some pics from my lfs

 

[saltn00b]

a similar price and style of camera is the Canon S2is or its newer versions.
they are the semi pro type cameras, just under the Rebel EOS line which are 1k+.

 

[begginer10]

I Also Have The Kodak Z650 10x Zoom. Alot Of Extra Features, I Love It.

 

[begginer10]

By The Way I Got Mine For 215.00

 

[joncat24]

hey beginner....what settings did you use for those pics???

 

[begginer10]

I Use The 6 Megapix Setting,the Dail Is Set On Scn, Closer Then 28 Inches

 

[begginer10]

BY THE WAY LOVE THE CAR

:jumping:

 

[nigerbang]

I have a Kodak and I cant get pics like that to save my life...I understand with the bow in the corner tanks sometimes it can be hard but they look no where near that good...Any tips..?

 

[joncat24]

i will love it when it gets here...LOL
It is sitting on a car hauler truck in corbin Tx right now...wherever the he&& that is...LOL

 

[begginer10]

John I Am Getting Mh Lighting In Jan. I Hope You Will Help When I Decide To Get My Rics, Yours Are So Nice.

 

[begginer10]

Niger,
What Kind Of Kodak Do You Have

 

[purebullet]

i like my moms nikon d50 on the other reef sight some of the most amazing pics i have ever seen came from a nikon d70 with a macro lens imo thats the way to go but a bit pricy

 

[joncat24]

yeah the slr's are great, but at $1000 or more for cam and lense, they remain a little pricey for most folks

 

[begginer10]

John, From What I Can Tell You Car Is About 900 Miles From Ya, Let Us Know When She Arrives.

 

[begginer10]

Seasalt, Sorry For Stepping On Your Thread. Will Keep It Related From Now On

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by begginer10
Niger,
What Kind Of Kodak Do You Have
Its a Z7590 Easyshare..

 

[joncat24]

beginner, if I go to scn mode on my camera it doesn't have any setting that says anything about 28 inches....which symbol is it that youu use