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Macro and telephoto, clear pictures


judy-demore | Asked  over a year ago | Last response was 9 months ago

intermediate photographer, mainly flowers, nature, art

Which camera do you recommend for judy-demore?

Canon 60D - $699
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon P510 - $330
15.9 MP|41.7x f/3.0|1/2.5" CMOS|3" LCD
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  1. Beginner I
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    a year ago Gustavo-Carneiro recommends the Canon EOS 60D

    Of course the best camera is the EOS 60D, 'cause is DSLR camera have better image quality, have better performance, more manual features (if you like to control all the options of the camera), the P510 is cheaper & you don't have to buy any lens...

    In my opinion 60D! If you like macro, you can buy a dedicated macro lens, or extension tubes...with the macro lens you got better results than the Nikon! Butif you're talking about nature (wildlife) you will need at least 2 lens ( one telephoto, and one 18-55)...if you have money and you want invest, chose the DSLR option!.........

    .....But if you don't have much money to spend, and you just photograph for fun buy the Nikon!

    I hope I have helped!

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  2. Intermediate I
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    9 months ago Mario-Arturo-Castanon recommends the Canon EOS 60D

    60D without even thinking. Get one with an EF-S 18-135mm lens as kit, this humble lens will let you learn while having a good range for nature and getting close to things. 

    Now, let's see about your macro inclination, OK? A "macro" lens is the one that will help you get an object on your camera display at least as big as its real life size. Many lens say "Macro" but don't do that and the ones that do it are not inexpensive, so what to do? I would recommend investing in an extension kit, this are rings you install between the camera and the lens so the glass is farther from the sensor thus magnifying the subject. I used the one from Kenko and was very, very happy. Buy an extension kit and use it for a while, as I mentioned, they work with any lens. Doing so will help you decide if indeed macro is for you without having to spend your money in a macro lens just yet. But if insist in macro, get the 100mm, great lens at about have the price of the 100mm L IS (which I have and is expensive but I do macro all the time)

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