Need camera that takes super close shots.

[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.

[Homeslice]

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

[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...

[Rangerscott]

Aw snap!

[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.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

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

That is what I do, most of the time it's about convenience. And, with a good android app the pictures are fine.

Anything more than that and the SLR comes out. I don't usually want to carry more than my phone anyway.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by azoomm

That is what I do, most of the time it's about convenience. And, with a good android app the pictures are fine.

Anything more than that and the SLR comes out. I don't usually want to carry more than my phone anyway.

That is what I'm trying to say... If I'm BRINGING A CAMERA, carrying an extra piece of equipment to whatever event I want to get a pic of...bring the DSLR. Why bring a p&s that is barely better than my phone?