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Post by ash on Jan 30, 2008 17:18:24 GMT 9.5
Ok, well I am in the need of getting a camera. I am really looking for something that will allow me to take decent photos of miniatures. It needs to be useful for single miniature shots aswell as larger army shots. Im looking at a tight budget so nothing really above $400.
Also what is the minimum MP's that you would suggest takinginto account that photos never really need to be displayed at more that 1024x768. Im not after poster sized pics (if i'm ever in need ill just ask Big Dave, that cam is nuts!)
So any help would be great guys!
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Post by ThePup on Jan 30, 2008 18:20:37 GMT 9.5
Unless you want to print bigger than A4, or crop heavily, then 4 - 5 MP is plenty. Contrary to popular belief, for cameras of the same generation, LESS 'megapixels' gives BETTER image quality than MORE megapixels, as well as better low light performance. Your average electronic store gimp looks at you funny when you try to tell them you want a camera will LESS pixels. Idiots.
Take a look at dpreview, and Steves Digicams (Use google). The're great review sites.
I Bought my sister a Nikon Coolpix L4 for Xmas 2006, for under 200 bucks, 4MP and it's a perfectly servicable little camera.
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Post by ThePup on Jan 30, 2008 18:29:30 GMT 9.5
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Post by ThePup on Jan 30, 2008 19:04:18 GMT 9.5
Oh, for mini / scenery photography, get a cheap little tripod too.. Makes a huge difference.
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Post by alex on Jan 31, 2008 12:48:36 GMT 9.5
macro mode! and have a good lamp, because up close the flash is a PITA
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Post by ThePup on Jan 31, 2008 12:53:53 GMT 9.5
macro mode! and have a good lamp, because up close the flash is a PITA Most definately both! - Most P&S cameras have a macro mode. Spend a couple of hundred on the camera tops, then spend a few bucks on a little tripod, then some good BRIGHT lighting - Something like those halogen worklamps. The're too strong on their own, make a cheapo lightbox or diffuse the light somehow. More than one lightsource is good too. If you have to use flash, drape a thin tissue over the flash to help diffuse it. |
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Post by alex on Jan 31, 2008 13:31:56 GMT 9.5
thanks for the tip.
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Post by ash on Jan 31, 2008 22:45:26 GMT 9.5
Well with me being quite poor at the mo im probably going to have to go the Radio Rentals option...
If anyone frequents there and know anything about cams could you let me know what might be a good one to get?
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Post by alex on Jan 31, 2008 23:15:05 GMT 9.5
well for a cheaper option, jsu grab some crayons and a pad of paper from golo, and sketch your "photos" ROFL  |
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Post by ash on Feb 3, 2008 14:34:52 GMT 9.5
hahaha.... Well I can draw to a point...
But it would lose all the subtle nuances that a photo can provide. Plus I hate the feel of crayons in my fingers...
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