Point and shoot

Wretch · #1 03-02-2014, 08:52 PM

I don't really take a lot of pictures and when I do I usually just use my cellphone. I have tried to take pictures of my tank with it and they are terrible. So I am looking for advice on an affordable point and shoot camera that will let me take pictures of my tank. Hope you all can help me. Thanks.

Reef Pilot · #2 03-02-2014, 09:39 PM

I use an Olympus TG-2, which is great for underwater shots of your corals.
http://www.photographyblog.com/revie...h_tg_2_review/
And here is a discussion back when I first got it and was learning to use it.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=96625&page=3
And how to adjust my white balance for proper color with LEDs.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=101272
I really like it now. Also go into my tank journal to see more recent pics with this camera.

The only complaint I ever had was the lack of a manual focus. But then again, most point and shoot cams don't have that capability.

The TG-2 has been out for about a year now, though, and it's possible that a follow-on TG-3 may be available soon.

Wretch · #3 03-02-2014, 10:30 PM

Are the tg-2 and tg-830ihs comparable?

Reef Pilot · #4 03-02-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretch

Are the tg-2 and tg-830ihs comparable?

No, the tg-830 is a lower end camera. The tg-2 has an F2.0 lens which is very good for lower light super macro shots, as when shooting corals underwater up close.

sumpfinfishe · #5 03-09-2014, 05:05 AM

I use an older Canon G10, awesome everyday camera with lots of manual control. There are newer models in the G series however I have seen the G10 sell for around $200 on craigslist and that's a super price for a very solid camera that will give you great images of anything!

msjboy · #6 03-09-2014, 06:20 AM

Panasonic lumix lx-3, lx5, or lx 7 is really good...pick one up used for $150 to $274. Lx7 is very good and being replaced soon with next model

Magickiwi · #7 03-09-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sumpfinfishe

I use an older Canon G10, awesome everyday camera with lots of manual control. There are newer models in the G series however I have seen the G10 sell for around $200 on craigslist and that's a super price for a very solid camera that will give you great images of anything!

I have a G10 as well. It went over 17k MILES with me on my motorcycle.

Wretch · #8 03-09-2014, 10:19 PM

Is it better to shoot your corals from inside the water or outside through the glass?

Reef Pilot · #9 03-09-2014, 10:36 PM

Well, depends on your camera. As I mentioned in my earlier post the Olympus TG-2 does great underwater, and really up close for super macro shots.

scott_r · #10 03-24-2014, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by msjboy

Panasonic lumix lx-3, lx5, or lx 7 is really good...pick one up used for $150 to $274. Lx7 is very good and being replaced soon with next model

My Lumix died on hike up some water falls in Hawaii a few weeks ago. Nice pics but the auto focus croaked..would not recommend.