[gaiusmarius]

Nikon dslr camera D5000 with 18-55mm and 55-200mm

does anyone who knows about camaras know if this nikon is any good for quality macro shots of buds?

its on sale heres the link

https://www.interdiscount.ch/idshop/p...easer_Prospekt

Originally Posted by gaiusmarius

Nikon dslr camera D5000 with 18-55mm and 55-200mm

does anyone who knows about camaras know if this nikon is any good for quality macro shots of buds?

its on sale heres the link

https://www.interdiscount.ch/idshop/p...easer_Prospekt

the cameras fine and the included lenses cover most distances ,,but to get decent macro's u will need a macro lense ,,they are not cheap

[mosstrooper]

Nice camera mate, I think if it doesnt do macro shots with your present lens, then all you need to buy are these https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Steps-Macro-...item33617158c3
They are called macro, extension, or close up tubes
Ebay in Your region is sure to have similar deals, they are chinese made if that makes a difference, but if you are on a low budget they are a good substitute for Nikon ones.

Here is a tutorial from youtube on how to use them to do close ups of flowers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciYUbVC6Ozo

[Finepointcanon]

That camera, yes. Those lenses, only sort of. You could grab some extension tubes and you'd be all set with that setup.
https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Ext.../dp/B000JG88JU

[gaiusmarius]

wow that was quick, thanks for the info guys, will look into the extension tubes. but will that work equally well with artificial lighting as with outdoor light?

[mosstrooper]

Originally Posted by gaiusmarius

but will that work equally well with artificial lighting as with outdoor light?

I cant think why not, light is light, that dude on youtube with the tutorial does some great basic stuff on lighting shots too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw8YNNtgnGg&NR=1

If you get a cheapo set off of the net and they dont work, i doubt the more expensive ones would either, they have no optics or glass, the cheap ones are just more plastic and you have to be carefull mounting and unmounting them as they break rather easily, But if you just want to try it out its a cheap way to see.

[gaiusmarius]

yeah those tutorials are great, will spend time there for sure to get more info. so for that price would you say its a good deal? it's 463.- euros right now?

[mosstrooper]

Originally Posted by gaiusmarius

yeah those tutorials are great, will spend time there for sure to get more info. so for that price would you say its a good deal? it's 463.- euros right now?

umm, im no sure, the link i posted was to be ebay uk the cheap extensions i meant are probably 10-12 euros, this is what i meant about just getting cheap ines to try out.

Sorry if im confusing your question and my answer

[gaiusmarius]

yeah no, was asking if that 463 euros is a good deal for the camera mention in my first post? the nikon with the 2 objectives?

nice to hear those extension tubes are so cheap though

thanks for the help

[mosstrooper]

Oh, sorry, im no sure, i suspect it is, i dont own a dslr at present, but Nikon are the Dogs bits when it comes to making cameras, though i suspect the aluminium bodied one would have cost an awfull lots more.