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viraleye
Yearling

United Kingdom
695 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  19:23:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I love all the close up photos showing detail in the clearest form which the camera on my Galaxy S3 just cannot replicate.

My question is, what cameras do you use and can you show us an example photo?

1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko

Donnie
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3215 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  20:45:01  Show Profile  Click to see Donnie's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I recently bought this one. Was looking at a DSLR but decided I did not want to carry around a big case when we were out so I decided on a compact instead. Not as good a quality as a DSLR (goes without saying) but certainly good enough for me.

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsc-h-series/dsc-hx20v

Here are a few of the picture I have taken with it. The quality on here is not as good as the originals as photobucket compresses it.











The lighting is pretty bad in the last three and I did not have the flash on but the detail of the scales was pretty good.

1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python
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eeji
The Morph Master

United Kingdom
4335 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  20:55:15  Show Profile  Visit eeji's Homepage  Reply with Quote
mines a 10 year old Sony f707 that gets dragged underground and covered in all sorts of muck and banged about then still does half decent snake pics :)

Drains, dereliction and general mankiness here: http://www.snakeoil-urbex.co.uk

and a few snakes with the same camera...









a DSLR would be nice, but a bit on the expensive side


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viraleye
Yearling

United Kingdom
695 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  21:03:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ian those pics are awesome for a ten yr old camera :-O

1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko
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oakleyman18
Yearling

828 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  22:01:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I mentioned it on the FB page, but it depends on the style of shots you want. DSLR's use lenses which allow far more light in, and are far more flexible than other cameras. It's not all about the body, if you want good macro pictures on the cheap, buy something like a 1100D Canon (£~330 inc. lens) and be prepared to EASILY take some of the best pictures you've taken. I tried to avoid getting a DSLR for as long as possible, but it just opened up avenues I didn't think possible, and just made the things so much easier.



Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst"
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2331 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  22:03:30  Show Profile  Visit paulie78's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Ive got fuji finepix s1900 "bridge" camera i wanted to learn to walk before i could run lol heres a few of my snaps









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0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
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Callazagy
Yearling

United Kingdom
506 Posts

Posted - 20/08/2012 :  22:30:50  Show Profile  Click to see Callazagy's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I have a Canon EOS 500D DSLR, could probably get one for less than £400 + plus endless choice of lenses. I just make do with the standard 18-55mm lense with a cheap macro attachment for macro (kind of like a magnifying glass that attaches to the end, reduces quality but gets some interesting shots, can be diffuclt to focus with a target that wont keep still). Im not great, but heres an example -

Bear in mind this guy is fair tiny.

I would love a lense with a much smaller min focus distance, but thats getting expensive. My old digital camera used to be great at that, but obviously not the quality of a DSLR.

* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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Oleary1982
Hatchling

United Kingdom
140 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  16:09:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
This is from my s3 i thought the image is gd for a phone <a href=http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii500/oleary1982/?action=view¤t=20120711_160648-1.jpg target=_blank><img src=http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii500/oleary1982/20120711_160648-1.jpg border=0 alt=></a>

0.1.0 Citrus Tiger BD
1.0.0 Rainbow Leatherback BD
1.0 Staffie
0.1 Boxer x
0.1.0 Striped Amel
1.0.0 Snow Coral
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Oleary1982
Hatchling

United Kingdom
140 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  16:10:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote

0.1.0 Citrus Tiger BD
1.0.0 Rainbow Leatherback BD
1.0 Staffie
0.1 Boxer x
0.1.0 Striped Amel
1.0.0 Snow Coral
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Oleary1982
Hatchling

United Kingdom
140 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  16:12:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote

0.1.0 Citrus Tiger BD
1.0.0 Rainbow Leatherback BD
1.0 Staffie
0.1 Boxer x
0.1.0 Striped Amel
1.0.0 Snow Coral
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Jono2411
Yearling

United Kingdom
639 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  17:20:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I use a nikon D60 (its an older model) and its just an entry-level SLR...
Its more about the lens and the light tbh rather than the body of the camera (I've found anyway..)







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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4334 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  20:02:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I use my HTC sensation phone, good day light and a couple of quid magnetic macro lens that sticks over the camera lens to get up close and personal



Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky

Edited by - lotabob on 21/08/2012 20:04:01
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2331 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  21:43:34  Show Profile  Visit paulie78's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lotabob

I use my HTC sensation phone, good day light and a couple of quid magnetic macro lens that sticks over the camera lens to get up close and personal






Thats pretty impressive for a phone mate


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1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  22:06:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a DSLR, a nikon D80 and wouldnt be without it (however, i do photography as a hobbie and have a as level in it so i need a dslr really). I love DSLR's as they are so versitile and would always recomend them. However i know how annoying i is carrying aroiund so much in a bag (i want to get a rucksack for them which are really good).
You can get some smaller versions of DSLRS if you look around and with regards to cost check out ebay argos and also warehouseexpress. can get some decent small DSLRS for about £300.

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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 21/08/2012 :  22:10:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Oh and totally agrea with what others have said..it is more about the lense and lighitng than the body..just make sure got decent pixle count..also if you can and have time to shoot in raw mode then get programe called adobe lightroom..fa ntatsic programme makes alot of difference to pictures.

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viraleye
Yearling

United Kingdom
695 Posts

Posted - 22/08/2012 :  06:23:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Do you reckon something like this would be any good

www.jessops.com/online.store/products/82927/show.html?cm_re=Home-_-Rotate2-epm1-_-150812

1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko
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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 22/08/2012 :  13:46:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
From a brief look that doesnt look to bad to me interchangeable lesnes are always a bonus as like previously said lenses/lighting make all the difference and having maual/macro settings are good but would be interested to find out what the shutterspeed/ appature settings are.However i dont know much about Olymous (ive always used nikon) i know their cameras are meant to be good quality but not sure about lenses, ydo u know if other lense can be used or if have to be olymous.. However if you looking at that price would still recomend getting a DSLR, it would be a bit more but far more versitile...something like this is good (but shop around) http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-eos-1100d-digital-slr-camera-body/p1523929.
IF you can it worth trying the camera out first before u buy as well so u can see what the pictures are like:)

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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4334 Posts

Posted - 22/08/2012 :  23:32:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I shall give you the secret to cheap Photography equipment. I studied photography and found a little known gem for picking up cheap photography kit.

Cash Converters!

When people get skint, lenses and cameras are easily put up for money, they are sold for a song. If you have one local go have a look at what they have, its second hand but its all good stuff as they dont give money out for tripe.

Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky
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viraleye
Yearling

United Kingdom
695 Posts

Posted - 23/08/2012 :  07:56:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cash converters sounds good, but I want to buy all new and shiney :-)

I'm stuck now as my manager is heavily into photography and said stay away from Olympus and go for Sony NEX series

1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko
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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 23/08/2012 :  11:21:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Never thought of cash converters lotabob.. why did no one tell me this when i was looking for my equipment lol :) shall remember that i am after a decent telephoto lense at min and they set you back bout 800. Ah fair neough then about Olympus i dont know much about them ive always stuck with nikon myself lols :). Have a look on ebay can get some really good stuff from America/Japan cheap i got my Nikon d80 plus 2 lenses a macro attachment, a telephoto attachment 4 filters a sd card cleanign equipemtnt and bag for 800...at the time this should of coast about 1200.

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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2308 Posts

Posted - 23/08/2012 :  17:36:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Panasonic G1


I dont think it really maters too much, most use different cameras and take cracking shots.

0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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