Time to buy a camera

[Bo Green]

Hi guys, I think its time I buy a camera that can actually take a good picture of my reef tank so i can post some pictures. Id like to know if any of you have an suggestions about a cheaper camera that takes a good picture with actinic. Id like not to spend more that $200. Much thanks!

 

[twilliard]

That may be a tough mixture!

 

[human]

You might be able to find a decent used point n shoot camera for that price, just make sure it has the ability to set a custom white balance. So when you're shooting with actinics on you can put a white pvc pipe in your tank, take a photo of that and save it as your white balance, then your corals will show their true colors.

 

[twilliard]

Save up 200 more and you can have my setup :-) lol

 

[mrtian97]

I have basic canon rebel, what's best setting to take picture without becoming blue?

 

[mrtian97]

I have basic canon rebel, what's best setting to take picture without becoming blue?

 

[3Twinklets]

Ask the expert photo nut. Terry @ Mike&Terry.

 

[ReefConcept]

I have basic canon rebel, what's best setting to take picture without becoming blue?

Shoot in RAW format and adjust WB in post.

 

[Bo Green]

thanks everyone I'll start looking, but it looks like Im gonna have to spend more cash... seems on par with the norm of the hobby:rolleyes:

 

[Marquiseo]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005I...l=1&dpID=41s35TLc9lL&ref=plSrch&pi=SX200_QL40

 

[Marquiseo]

Sony Nex-5n. Beginner DSLR but it is a point and shoot. Easily to use. DSLR quality photos.
Here are some images I took when I first started with this camera years ago:

These were shot on Auto before I learned about the aperture, iso, manual, and other functions of a camera. It just takes patience and stability.