[afi]

I have about 1500.00 to spend and was hoping to put together a package good enough for macros close enough to check trichs for ripeness. I am new to using a manual camera and will likely take some classes to get the most out of it. I will mostly use it for my plants but will also use for normal family photos as well.

I have a point and shoot to use if something with the dslr wouldn`t work out as well for certain situations. I have no experience with dslr`s so I would greatly appreciate all advice as I know there are some great photographers here.

Thank You, Afi

[afi]

Here are some of my best shots with a cheap ass point and shoot.







I am looking forward to what I can do with a descent camera.

Peace, Afi

[DoobieDuck]

Afi you're doing well with a PnS so I think that will carry forward when you do go DSLR. Good luck..DD

[afi]

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[afi]

Originally Posted by Doobieduck

Afi you're doing well with a PnS so I think that will carry forward when you do go DSLR. Good luck..DD

Thanks DoobieDuck!
I think I could be good at photography with some work. I never payed much attention to photography til a couple years ago when I became a legal grower and thats when I started checking out forums and became addicted. You are one of the ones who have inspired my. Thank You,
Peace, Afi

[lost in a sea]

everyone says buy nikon,, but i have a brand new canon 600 and its great, couldnt be happier,,

lenses are where alot of the money has to be spent,,

[afi]

I was actually thinking Cannon or Nikon. I thought I remember reading some where that Cannon Had more or better options for lenses but I could be wrong. I realize the lenses are the most expensive part but not sure how much I have to spend to get what i want. I seen for Cannon they had 100mm macro lenses for 500 and then 1000.00 and even more. The specs. are confusing for me since I am not familiar with them and I know better than to go into a store shopping and trust a salesperson to help me. lol

Peace, Afi

[lost in a sea]

camera sales people are actually quite good usually

has to be canon or nikon really,, its hard to know quite how good something will be until you use it imo so read plenty of peoples reviews on lenses to get a good idea if its right for your applications,, amazon is good for peoples opinions,, you can also ask here before you buy and im sure someone will be able to help,, the lens that comes with the cameras are usually ok but poor comparatively,,

[DoobieDuck]

Originally Posted by afi

Thanks DoobieDuck!
I think I could be good at photography with some work. I never payed much attention to photography til a couple years ago when I became a legal grower.........Afi

Afi..I was an accomplished Pro photographer all my life. Doing Proms, Senior photos, weddings, portraits..but to be honest, I never shot a cannabis image until I joined here: "Join Date: Dec 2005"..although my previous experiance helped, especially the portrait work, my first cannabis pix were absolutely terrible compared to todays. I'd hate for Peeps to see them now. Keep that in mind buddy..DD

[afi]

I hear ya DD. I know photography takes alot of time to be good. Or are you saying taking a class won`t help much?

Peace, Afi