Reef Photography

[Gonzo74]

Any recommendations of camera, lens, and filters to take close ups of coral and flowers that will not kill the bank? I am not interested in using my phone anymore.

looking to buy new or used.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Olympus Tough camera. Used online for $100-$200.

Has a good macro ability and is 100% waterproof to about 35 feet.

 

[maroun.c]

Depends what quality and magnification you want. Lenses go pricey rather fast as quality goes higher.

 

[AZMSGT]

Sure if I could get a nice little reef camera set up it would be these.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...013775_h6d_400c_multi_shot_medium_format.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1245044-REG/hasselblad_h_3026120_hc_macro_120mm_f_4.html
But I use these
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274705-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html
You could go with
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/replacement_for/1238183-REG/canon_1159c003_eos_rebel_t6_dslr.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html
It would be nice if you gave an exact budget.. everyones “bank” is different.

 

[PedroYoung]

I will give Adorama’s used equipment a good recommendation. I got my Canon 100mm macro used at a really good price, also bought my daughter a used Nikon there. They have a really good rating system on used gear. I use a Canon T6i with the EF 100mm f/2.8 IS lens. Was
Not cheap, but also not crazy. Used can be a good option.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Here's a good article on this topic: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/d2minis-photo-tip-2-what-camera-should-i-get.273586/

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Sure if I could get a nice little reef camera set up it would be these.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...013775_h6d_400c_multi_shot_medium_format.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1245044-REG/hasselblad_h_3026120_hc_macro_120mm_f_4.html
But I use these
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274705-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html
You could go with
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/replacement_for/1238183-REG/canon_1159c003_eos_rebel_t6_dslr.htmlAnd
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html
It would be nice if you gave an exact budget.. everyones “bank” is different.

You've done some research and I trust your input what about a 5-700$ budget. What would you prefer. Thanks :)