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EmilyB
12-12-2004, 04:19 AM
We got the dreaded phone call today...the $1500 Sony was dearly departed. :neutral:

Not wanting to spend a huge amount right now on a camera, we would like to get something in the $300-$400 range that has macro capabilities and a rechargeable battery.

We are looking at the Nikon Coolpix 5100. Any comments?
StirCrazy
12-12-2004, 04:56 AM
Can't help you much in brands or cameras now Emily, I have been out of the reading loop to long on them, but if you can get one that has a viewfinder you can swivel to different angles it is awsome for top down pics like Jamie does. I think the cool pics do that but not sure.

Steve
kris_willard
12-12-2004, 06:44 AM
I have th cannon A75 and for the price you cant beat it. Im am very impressed with this cameras capabilities.

**EDIT** Sorry no rechargables, but then again you can buy a set of rechargable AA's, works just as well.
EmilyB
12-12-2004, 07:05 AM
I have th cannon A75 and for the price you cant beat it. Im am very impressed with this cameras capabilities.

**EDIT** Sorry no rechargables, but then again you can buy a set of rechargable AA's, works just as well.

Can you show me some pics with that camera kris?
MitchM
12-12-2004, 12:37 PM
Two thumbs up for the coolpix. I've had the earlier model now for ~5 years. The newer model is basically the same, with a few improvements.
Approaching 15,000 pictures and no service required yet.

Mitch
Old Guy
12-12-2004, 12:48 PM
Just E-mailed you a pic from the $400 Fuji E510. Seems to be a good value camera.
kris_willard
12-12-2004, 03:14 PM
No Problem. I was worried about the quality of macro shots until i actually took some. Its and awesome little camera. Since macro function seem to be the test on all digi's:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125purpzoos_test.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125monticap_med-med.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125skfrags-med.JPG
Just to show you how macro these actually are:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125crop.JPG
The only thing i did was crop the full sized photo.
A motion shot:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125chromis_green_cap.JPG
And My Baby Pather attacking poor Lilly:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125Shadow_Attack-med.JPG[/list]