i'm tired of my fuzzy pictures

[fatboyOGOF]

is 5 mega pixels enough for good sharp bud shots? i have found a couple of simple to use cameras (a must) but the consumer write ups are all over the map from super clear to blurry.

i want some nice quality, close up pics. how many mega pixels would you recommend?

i'm thinking of getting a reconditioned digital and would like to stay around $200 or less.

thanks

 

[Guest]

I recommend a tripod.

Also... read the manual about the "macro" capabilities.

Megapixel has little to do with the sharpness.

Mais~

 

[fatboyOGOF]

howdy maistre.

MP doesn't equal sharpness? thanks. shows you what i know. i will look up macro capabilities before buying something.

i wondered about using a tripod so i borrowed one. the above shot was the result.

i just want some nice pics to show the grandkids what i was up to.

 

[m@rg]

You need a tripod , and a camera with a manual focus ,and good lighting and you are away

 

[Ronley]

I have a 5.1 megapixel, 5X zoom Olympus camera. Its is almost 2 yrs old and takes amazing photos. It is bulkier then the newer ones.

I also have a tripod. Tripods are excellent for night shots when you use one of the auto features like night scene, or when ever the camera shutter speed is open for longer then you can keep your hand still with out shaking,- or those macro shots.
zooming in as close as possible to the subject. But good macro shots are hard to take.
Almost always something in the photo is out of focus. It requires lots of practice.
The wonderful thing about a digital camera is that you can take 100's of photos with out worrying that you are wasting film. Just delete the bad pictures and keep on shooting and practicing.

 

[Guest]

Megapixel = MORE pixels (information) available... particularly usefull on larger prints.

When it comes down to what is viewed on the web through your monitor... it works out to 72 dots per inch. You can attain 72 DPI with a 2 megapixel cam albeit in smaller sizes like a 4 x 6 or something.

Anyhow... the secret is macro setting with a tripod... and IF you want amazing pics... a light ring.

Mais~

 

[cardiel]

Yes you are right Ronley in 100%, but if you have high shutter speed and good light (e.g. CFL or maybe even sun) you can try with free hand...

I have 5.1 MegaPixel Hew-Pack with nice macro focus....

Some pics:






It is Pix. section, right :smile:

If you have LCD maybe you will be able to see micro resin-spots

Cheers,

Cardiel.

 

[fatboyOGOF]

good information guys. i appreciate it. it looks like i'll be reading for awhile today before i buy one. thank god for good reefer!

 

[HeadyPete]

Yes, get a tripod.

When there is low light, the shutter opens longer to capture more light for proper exposure. It is when the shutter is slow and open that any hand movement or jiggle will blur the photo.

Either use a tripod or have enough light for a fast shutter speed, but the pros use a tripod.

Also, use the timer countdown to ensure your hand is not touching the cam and it is super still for the shot. Some cams have a remote and that works too.

Learn what white balance is and you can correct the orange hue of your hps to look more like natural light. Maybe it has a setting for late-day/evening sun.

Mega pixel count is the resolution of the CCD chip (the light sensitive panel in the cam recording the image - essentially electronic film) and a higher resolution will allow you to blow up pics bigger before they get grainy. Even a 2.1 mp cam can take great shots (more than adequate for computer screen viewing) with a tripod, proper exposure and good optics. Lens optics are more important than resolution for the quality of a picture, and usually overlooked.

I really like Olympus for their optics and pic quality. I am on my 3rd now.

Yes use a tripod. Good luck!

 

[fatboyOGOF]

so i started fooling around with my current camera, a fuji, finepix 2400Zoom.
i've had this thing for 3 years or so and just realized it has a macro setting. i smoke alot of pot when i'm not working.

here are a couple pics. i definately want better quality.

i should really start reading manuals. my ex used to mention that from time to time...

i'm currently looking at a Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom. a couple good mentions regarding it's macro capability. $130 refurbished.





now this is a macro!! lol

 

[cannanaut]

hey fatboyOGOF! You are looking in right direction bout Canon A530! Get it, that lil machine makes gorgeous photos both micro and macro, and have plenty of manual things to play with. Peace

 

[fatboyOGOF]

thanks cannanaut.

i've read a couple of negative things about the A530, but mostly good. i think it's the one. i would like to get one of the $2000 dollar cameras but i'd rather buy more genetics!

 

[guest123]

ok guys , u need not expect too much from cheap cameras to begin with ,, if u are serious about good pix ,, dont cheap out on a compact digital ,, u can get a good slr thes e days for not much more .. and it will give u a heap more options and way better shots ,, the ability to add lenses etc ,, begin the move to real pix guys ..... oh and yes 5 megapixels is enough ,m but u can get good 8 and 10 megapixel slrs quite cheap now ....