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I need some advice on which equipment I should buy. I dont expect high-quality pics but if u have had a good experience on a good camera thats not so expensive, please tell me.
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blacknet
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Hello,
What type of things will you be shooting and what buget are we talking here?
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What type of things will you be shooting and what buget are we talking here?
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No more than 200USD Ed.
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You can get the Reefmaster (film) camera for right around 200. Then as your budget permits, you can add on strobes, macro etc. Their cheaper digital I wouldn't recommend, but they just came out with their second generation which is a 2.1. If you start out with the film, and then want to go digital (I'm sure they will come out with a better one soon), all of the accessories can be used on either camera.
I have a Reefmaster with double strobe set up and I got some pretty good pics. Its very simple to use. Then I upgraded to an Oly 4040 and PT-010...I'm still trying to learn...
I have a Reefmaster with double strobe set up and I got some pretty good pics. Its very simple to use. Then I upgraded to an Oly 4040 and PT-010...I'm still trying to learn...
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Dude, How much did you paid for the Oly 4040 and PT-010?? just curious
AliKat
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The camera was $700. I got the housing and a strobe together for just under 1000. I think you can get the housing for about 200. Check out underwater digital.
I understand the 4040 is no longer made, but you can a 3040 which is a little cheaper and uses the same housing.
I understand the 4040 is no longer made, but you can a 3040 which is a little cheaper and uses the same housing.
I agree with AliKat. You may still find a C-4040 on the shelf somewhere but unless you want huge enlargements, the C-3040 is an excellent camera. In fact, we just bought one for Beast as his first digital and he's already giving me a run for my money!
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