Want to upgrade

[hankthecowdog]

I've been using the Canon S500 with Canon housing for years with amazing (to me) results. I do mostly macro with the built in flash and the macro setting. Hate the lag and wish the macro was better, also have flooded 2 cameras. But I'm getting jealous of what my friend is doing by adding an off the camera strobe.

I would like a) to buy a good used setup with off the camera strobe. or b) maybe someone could recommend an economical set-up that I could buy new. I want to stay as small and inexpensive as is practical.

 

[diveborg]

I can understand why you posted in the marketplace thread because you are looking to buy a strobe, but you might also want to check out the Strobes and Lighting section if you are looking for recommendations before you buy.

 

[alcina]

MOD NOTE - moved from the marketplace as it looks like you want a whole new camera and possibly strobe set up.

 

[hankthecowdog]

So far your featured threads have been the most helpful, alot of information there. But I'm finding it really hard to zero in on a camera or even a brand. SLR is way too expensive. Alot of the point and shoots have bad shutter lag. I would mostly be doing macro, and I definitely want to add strobe. After spending the bucks I want something that is a definite upgrade from my Canon S500, which has done very well.

 

[pakman]

well take a look at some of the pics that people are posting from their Canon G9's. If macro's your thing, the G9 sure looks to be a winner.

 

[hankthecowdog]

The G9 does look like a good choice. Exceeds my budget, but it looks like good bang for the buck just the same.

 

[Eskasi]

Then perhaps a used G7? I am sure there are many since the G9 showed up....