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[azguy]

I see so many great pictures on this site, any suggestions for someone that has hardly taken a picture before. I mean, Thanksgiving and Christmas sure, but nothing with the zoom, clarity and detail I see here.

First, can it even be done with a simple digital camera that cost $150 ?

Any suggestions would be appreciated, I want to make my own screen saver, lol....

[TSW]

How about a iPhone 5

[daunwaun]

Or an Iphone6?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by azguy

I see so many great pictures on this site, any suggestions for someone that has hardly taken a picture before. I mean, Thanksgiving and Christmas sure, but nothing with the zoom, clarity and detail I see here.

First, can it even be done with a simple digital camera that cost $150 ?

Any suggestions would be appreciated, I want to make my own screen saver, lol....

It's not the equipment, it's the photographer.

A camera w/ macro capabilities for close up shots, natural abundant lighting, checking angles for glare, and a tripod will go a long way.
dP

[azguy]

Well, I don't have an I-phone and I was kind surprised picturs of high quality could be taken with one

I stopped by Best Buy at lunch and the camera guy said lighting and a tripod were the two most critcal items to get the pictures I was interested in taking.

Well, more stimulation for the economy. I guess I'll be buying a camera and tripod this weekend to find my inner Ansel Adams. I think I'll shoot some in black and white too-

[TSW]

Originally Posted by azguy

Well, I don't have an I-phone and I was kind surprised picturs of high quality could be taken with one

You would be surprised of the quality of pics taken with a iPhone and a steady hand and the right lighting

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by TSW

You would be surprised of the quality of pics taken with a iPhone and a steady hand and the right lighting

I guess you will be that too.

Just try to find the hand.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess you will be that too.

Just try to find the hand.

[DiamondJack]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It's not the equipment, it's the photographer.

A camera w/ macro capabilities for close up shots, natural abundant lighting, checking angles for glare, and a tripod will go a long way.
dP

I would agree. And having bought the camera, the macro lens, the extension tubes, the lighting, the screens to avoid unwanted natural light, I still find myself with a tripod needing an upgrade!!! You really need a good quality tripod to get those close-ups!

There's always something else ........ And that's before you spend hours trying to get that perfect shot. A game for those with extreme patience only

Although an iPhone will give you exactly what you see so pretty good for snaps.

[drtooth73]

A new Canon Powershot / elph has good Macro mode, within your price range