finhunter 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Hi All, I am in the market for a quality digital camera that will take macro's and still be a bargain. If anyone can help , that would be great! I have a Sony Cybershot now and it's not so great. I'm looking in the $500-$600 range. Thanks, FH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Not sure which Cybershot you have, but I have the new 7.3MP and love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 I have the cannon s2Is 5 mega pixel (you do not need any more) 12x zoom 4x digital for 48x total!!! But the super macro mode is UNBELEAVIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best rated camera on the market in your price range. I got mine in feb and LOVE IT!!!!! I researched it for 5 days hitting every consumer /review site I could find and it rated top on ALL!!! of them.. the video feature is sweet I can take a pic while shooting digital video IN STERO!!!! this is a bad ass camera look it up try it and play with the macro and the super macro!!!!! My avatar is shot with this camera and I can zoom even closer on this pic with out distortion!!! here is the original Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munky 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Look at getting the Optio WP10 - Under 400.00 6mp, w/ great macro and best of all, it's waterproof to 5' for 30 minutes. You can take some really cool underwater shots with them. Never woory about it getting wet while fishing. Also, my friend just got a 7mp camera for 500 that is waterproof to 10' for 1 hour. I can't remember the name of it, but it was really cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finhunter 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Day5? What is that thing anyway, a baby crawdad? I found the Camera on Ebay...$299.00 Is that it? FH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GHow 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 I thought I would mention this item. What ever camera you chose I would check check out how many pictures the digital card can hold. Chances are it will be too few! Buy a card that will fit at least 160 plus at the highest resolution 2048x1536. By fitting your camera with this feature you should never run out space at whatever event your at. It may not be a fishing trip but if your at a wedding or a family party you won't be worried about a picture limit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 Look at getting the Optio WP10 - Under 400.00 6mp, w/ great macro and best of all, it's waterproof to 5' for 30 minutes. You can take some really cool underwater shots with them. Never woory about it getting wet while fishing. Also, my friend just got a 7mp camera for 500 that is waterproof to 10' for 1 hour. I can't remember the name of it, but it was really cool. A mayfly nymph hexegina limbata (.5 inches long) Ebay sellers are Quite often not registered with cannon that means that you may have a lot of trouble getting the camera covers for ANY warranty! I looked at 4 on ebay I contacted all of the seller none of them were cannon distributors. I contacted cannon they did say that could cause warranty issues. also be careful not to buy a camera from Asia or Canada. That will require you to send the camera there for warranty If you have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozes 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 Many people on Ebay buy this stuff on clearance AND/OR with rebates AND/OR pricematch to another store. How I know ---- I'm one of them :devil:. Don't ask me where to find these deals, but there are many deals around. In many cases if you have trouble with the warranty the seller will send you a copy of sales receipt. I did it for someone and that person had no problems with warranty issues and i heard from many others. Regards, David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finhunter 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 I found one on Ebay for $399.99 with free shipping. Says brand new in box, but nothing about warranty. I sent a question on warranty to the seller. If it comes with warranty card I'll go for it. :thumbsup: FinHunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2006 Are you looking for a fishing camera or a stay at home camera? Heres a fishing camera to look at Olympus 720SW http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06012602olympus_720sw.asp Other fishing cameras: Pentax Optio 43WR, Optio WPi, Optio WP10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finhunter 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2006 Does it do Macro Flytier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2006 Does it do Macro? :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: Several people suggested different cameras. Who are you asking??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finhunter 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2006 Well, It specifically asks you! :devil: By the way, I like your flies on your website FH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2006 If you want a fishing camera, there is nothing better that Pentax Optio WR/WP series. I dropped my Optio 43WR off of a 30 ft bridge into 3 ft of water with rocks below. It got banged up, but it still works nearly flawlessly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
