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Hi looking for a little help from you guys

I'm looking for a cheapish camera so that I can get some decent photo's of my projects for the gallery...

Any suggestions would be great....

Ehm, few tips:
- you don't want one that flashes (not to say you don't want a flasher for other occasions).
- One that has a macro mode for objects very close to the lens, (this is normally pictured in a menu as a small flower).
- Probably more, try doing a google search on photographing miniatures, that should give you some good tips as well.

Read this thread:

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/317430.page

You don't necessarily need a good camera, just one that has a macro mode. Much more important is the set up, positioning and lighting of the mini.

Marco seems to be a key feature when buying a camera. Also lighting makes more of a difference then most people realise.

I will say though that if you have a tablet check out its camera. My tablet takes fantastic photos. This was taken only 2 minutes ago with only my bedroom light and daylight lamp on and has had no special treatment. My aplogogies if its a little large...


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Ok looking at that photo now it seems my daylight lamp has clashed with the white more then i thought. Its also a lot clearer on my tablet screen... Meh. Still, my point stands. If you have a tablet check out its camera abilities.

Edit 2: Spelling.

a camera phone with a good lens and macro picture function will do... or a HD webcam will also work perfectly.

most importantly for taking good pictures isnt really your camera but a tripod and good lighting vs a good background

Hey OP, you dont need any fancy camera or fancy tutorials.

Just stick to these tips and you'll never go wrong.

1) Adequate lighting. no intrusive light such as flashes or florescent light ( some are so blue l ol )

2) Know your camera's focus distance ( usually 1 foot is safe )

3) Tell your camera what it's looking at. ( make your mini the only thing it can see, block off everything else with a simple sheet of paper )

4) Dont shake, put it flat on table or elevate it with some books if needed.

There you have it OP, even a cheap cheap cheap camera can take proper pics like this.