Eamike261
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Hi all, I'm looking to take the best budget macro shots possible. The objects are motionless and about 1-2cm in size with millimeters of detail. Shooting from 4 to 18 inches away. I realize the best possible solution is to buy an $800 macro lens but I'm trying to figure the best option for $300-500 (including lens and body). I'd like to capture as much detail as possible while staying inside bag price range.
The Canon Rebel T6 2-Lens bundle is $300 on sale brand new. Seems like a really solid option for the price but it's 18 megapixels. Of course I know megapixels alone don't tell you much about the ability to capture fine detail, which is why I'm asking.
There are other options like the Nikon D3500 w/ 1 lens for $400, which is 24 megapixel. Or with some patience, I can try to snag a Canon T7, T6i, or SL2 for about $500 on sale or refurbished, which are all 24 megapixel.
So basically - my question is: in the case of lowend entry-level DSLRs targeting budget macro shots, will the difference between 18 and 24 megapixel be significant or not worth the extra money? Or is there a better solution within my price range?
Thanks for any input!
The Canon Rebel T6 2-Lens bundle is $300 on sale brand new. Seems like a really solid option for the price but it's 18 megapixels. Of course I know megapixels alone don't tell you much about the ability to capture fine detail, which is why I'm asking.
There are other options like the Nikon D3500 w/ 1 lens for $400, which is 24 megapixel. Or with some patience, I can try to snag a Canon T7, T6i, or SL2 for about $500 on sale or refurbished, which are all 24 megapixel.
So basically - my question is: in the case of lowend entry-level DSLRs targeting budget macro shots, will the difference between 18 and 24 megapixel be significant or not worth the extra money? Or is there a better solution within my price range?
Thanks for any input!