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Paul B

Paul B

NJRC Member
I am trading in my film camera stuff and they are giving me $100.00 which is better than throwing it out. So what do I buy. I am looking at around $400.00 and want something that I can screw filters on to the lenz. I was looking at a Canon Powershot SX20 12.1 MP digital.
The wide angle lenz is 20X wide angle optical zoom with Optical image stabilizer, 12.1 megapixels.
I am not a photographer but I need to take macro shots also. Can this camera do that or can I screw a close up lenz on it which I have.

Are there any other decent camera's for that price?
Thanks, I need to buy it on Monday in Manhattan
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Hmmmmm...Canon versus Nikon. Wonder what way this is going to go. Paul, you have opened a can of worms. Let the battle begin.
 
H

hurtback

redfishbluefish said:
Hmmmmm...Canon versus Nikon. Wonder what way this is going to go. Paul, you have opened a can of worms. Let the battle begin.
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camera make does'nt make a difference---i've used olympus, pentax, hassleblad and now i use/have nothing but fuji cameras...if this canon has macro capalities then ' close-ups ' should'nt be an issue with the camera---TAKING macros or close-ups--now thats an entirely different issue---it's not easy...
You can buy an additional ' close-up lens ' that can possibly attach to the front of the lens. If the lens does not have threads, they do make a close-up lens that attaches to the front of the lens using ( for no other better way to describe it ) clips. I have an additional close-up lens that i can attach to one of the fuji cameras i use--they other camera i have a actual macro lens that i attach right to the camera. They also make close-up filters that will screw on to the front of the lens, if the lens has threads and you get the right filter size ( 55mm,52mm etc.)
i dont have any experience with this model camera tho---maybe someone else does---
good luck paul.....
steve
 
Paul B

Paul B

NJRC Member
Thanks and I do have a close up lens attachement that I used on my Nikon. I am hoping this Canon has threads and I can get an adapter to use it.
I am trading in all Nikon film equipment
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Paul,

Why not stay with SLR and go with a entry level model DSLR? Then you have the familiarity of using an SLR and no issues with finding lenses. A litlle more pricy but...

I have the Canon G11 and love it! No thread on it but you can buy the accesories for it that will do macro and tele if you want, canons have a cool feature for shooting fish tanks and underwater...

rod
 
Paul B

Paul B

NJRC Member
I have a 35-105mm Nikon zoom with a macro built in and a 75- 300mm Sigma lenz with macro.
They are both for my Nikon N2000 camera.
 
whitebear1020

whitebear1020

Hey, Paul. We are buying a camera this weekend as well. After monthssss of research and consultation with professionals we decided to go with Nikon instead of Canon. We counted votes and basically every professional recommends Nikon. Also, the best prices we found was at B&H. They have a big store in Manhattan. They also have a great website where you can see a video presentation and review on each camera. I hope this helps. Good Luck!
 
Olivier

Olivier

mfisher2112 said:
Won't those lenses work with a Nikon D series DSLR?
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those lens working fine with nikon D SLR.

the macro built with those lens Paul had isn't that good. if you want true macro, you need to get a dedicated lens. However, with those two lens, you will be fine except focus distance quite far. You might want to pickup a closeup lens while you shop at BH or adorama that can give you shorter focusing distance.
 
Paul B

Paul B

NJRC Member
I have no Idea what other Nikon camera those lenses fit. I do have a close up attachement that screws to the end of the lens
 
mfisher2112

mfisher2112

Hey Paul, what I was getting at was if you kept the lenses rather than trading it in, you could probably pick up a nice Nikon D series Digital SLR body for your price range, and combined with the lenses you already have would have yourself a great DSLR starter rig. Would provide you with so many more options now, and in the future, for add-ons, macro lenses, etc.

Just a thought.
 
Paul B

Paul B

NJRC Member
I thought film camera lenses would not work with a digital camera?
That would be great because that smaller zoon lenz that I have was not real cheap. It cost much more than the camera.
 
mfisher2112

mfisher2112

Nope! I used several lenses with my DSLR that came originally from an SLR rig. Nikon's website should have a compatibility chart available for whatever body you are looking to buy. But as far as I know, the lenses should be fine.
 
M

Mbodell

The only reason they have different lenses is because dslrs have a smaller sensor size than film. Basically film lenses on a digital camera multiply the "zoom" level of the lens. i.e. a 50 mm looks like an 80mm lens.
 
Nickjr000

Nickjr000

wow this camera stuff is complicated to me. I'm also looking at getting a new camera soon. Around the same price range 400. I do a lot of family pics with it and want some nice pics of my tank and corals. I'll be taggin along ;D
 
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