what camera

[sharkmanstudio]

what kind of camera do you use for clodeups?

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

A very expensive one
Example:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518207-REG/Canon_1901B004_EOS_40D_SLR_Digital.html
AND
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html
AND
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/375102-REG/Kenko_AEXTUBEDGC_Auto_Extension_Tube_Set.html

^^notice the "AND"...very importiant.
Now while your at it, you might as well pick up one (or 2) of these
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486706-USA/Canon_1946B002_580EX_II_Flash.html
your also going to need brackets/stands to position them over your tank to get that light just perfect.

And after all of that, your good to go for corals (and other things that DON'T move).
For fast movers (tangs ect.) this one is always a crowd favorite.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/264304-USA/Canon_8014A002_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_EF.html
I rather like this one as well.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12182-USA/Canon_2519A003_85mm_f_1_8_USM_Autofocus.html

With one flash without fancy brackets (which you'll likely end up getting), your total comes to:
$3763.95 + Tax without rebates, and that is considered a good deal.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Silly me, I forgot a tripod! You'll need one for those coral shots...say $300-400 for a good set of legs and respectable head.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Now granted, this is top of the line stuff. When you see these amazing pictures being posted and you say to yourself, "I want to do that", this is likely the kind of equipment that is being used. I personally own everything listed plus much, much more costing over double what is mentioned here. There are camera systems used by many members I have had the pleasure of talking to on this site that put my bag of goodies to shame. People need to realize that when they invest into a DSLR system, they are getting into a whole hobby. For me they are about equal concerning expense, information, and joy.

 

[juniormc8704]

Nikon D300

Tamron 90mm macro lens.

manfrotto tripod w/ pistol grip head

 

[Phyl]

The lens you use is nearly as important as the camera you use. I also use Nikon with a Nikkor 105 Macro lens. The macro lens is critical to good close ups.

 

[InLimbo87]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12632898#post12632898 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitusvileSurfer
People need to realize that when they invest into a DSLR system, they are getting into a whole hobby. For me they are about equal concerning expense, information, and joy.

And, like any other hobby, there can be levels of immersment in that hobby. Even though it makes it easier, you don't need to spend 4,000 dollars to get stunning pictures.