Camera Type

[Cory21]

Hello everyone, I'm new here! [smilie=smile.gif]

I have a question about a specific camera that I am debating on getting.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10026989&newdeptid=14&logon=&langid=EN&dept=0&WLBS=fsweb5

Would this be a suitable camera for photographing my fish? I want to stay around the 3-400$ range if possible. TIA!

Cory

hey man

I dont think you will be happy with that camera. Do me a favor, read this thread below I answered some questions about camera choices for another user here:
http://aquatic-photography.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=599

LMK if you have more questions, keep in mind, everyone will have a different opinion on the make of camera, but the features you need are pretty much what is agreed on.
ed

[benny]

Ed's right.

If you are seriously considering taking pictures of your fish, a camera with a hotshoe is much better as it has external flash options.

Try to get a used one in good condition if your budget doesn't permit you to get a new one. Certain model may not be new and top of the line (by current standards), but they still take great pictures. A good example is Canon G2. I have friends who picked up this camera at a great price and doing well with it.

Cheers,

[Drew]

once all the new cameras come out that were introduced at PMA (d70 + more are coming soon) you might be able to pickup a canon g3 or maybe even g5 in that price range.

[Cory21]

Paradise, I went to the site on the link you gave me. The only problem I have is that I don't have a clue what they are referring to 95% of the time. I'm thinking of just saving for a few weeks, then buying something like a little more "highend" rather than buying a cheap camera.

I'm going to go take a look at some cameras this weekend, and I'll be sure to post here before I buy.

Thanks :)