jadawgis732
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So, first time I'm posting here. Hi, my name is Jonas, and I'm getting into photography now, and I'll probably enroll in a photography class next semester at my university. My current needs are a camera that will take good macro shots, and perform okay indoors. I've been documenting my work on a PC modding project which involves lots of pictures of internal components, without great light (because you don't really have your computer outdoors and also because of the cavernous design of computer cases). I really would love to be able to take good pics with my Canon A590IS but I'm pretty sure I'm reaching the limits of the camera for this application.
Things I've tried:
Longer Exposures
Adjusting F-Stop
Higher than ISO 100 (which appears grainy)
More lighting (currently up to 4 100W equivalent lumen florescent lights)
Flash, no flash (flash just adds a lot of overexposure unless taken at an extremely oblique angle)
Aperature priority, auto, manual modes
So I'm still not getting the images I'd like to get and so I've resolved to buy a better camera. I read a lot of threads over the past 2 days and spent a lot of time on Amazon reading reviews. Something I read a lot that applies to me too is I can't afford a DSLR. I'd prefer one with a viewfinder but can't find one in my price range, plus I don't think I'm advanced enough to merit ownership of one. :blushing:
Anyway here's what I've narrowed down to:
Sony DSC-H50
Nikon P90
Nikon L110
FujiFilm S1800
FujiFilm S2000HD
I'd like to keep it under $300 and that eliminates the P100 or SX20IS. I'm willing to listen to all suggestions and will decide based on this conversation. Thanks
Things I've tried:
Longer Exposures
Adjusting F-Stop
Higher than ISO 100 (which appears grainy)
More lighting (currently up to 4 100W equivalent lumen florescent lights)
Flash, no flash (flash just adds a lot of overexposure unless taken at an extremely oblique angle)
Aperature priority, auto, manual modes
So I'm still not getting the images I'd like to get and so I've resolved to buy a better camera. I read a lot of threads over the past 2 days and spent a lot of time on Amazon reading reviews. Something I read a lot that applies to me too is I can't afford a DSLR. I'd prefer one with a viewfinder but can't find one in my price range, plus I don't think I'm advanced enough to merit ownership of one. :blushing:
Anyway here's what I've narrowed down to:
Sony DSC-H50
Nikon P90
Nikon L110
FujiFilm S1800
FujiFilm S2000HD
I'd like to keep it under $300 and that eliminates the P100 or SX20IS. I'm willing to listen to all suggestions and will decide based on this conversation. Thanks