Which Camera and Lens?

[kels]

Hello,

I am trying to get real nice pictures of corals so I am looking for a good set up. My budget is $1,500 to $2,000. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks in advance

 

[CSJIII]

I have a Canon 40D, the newer model is a 50D. Add the cost of the body ($1200) and a macro lens, either 50mm or a 100mm macro. The 50mm is about $290 and the 100mm is about $500.

 

[Reef Pets]

I use the Canon XSi and really like the feature of Live View. So, I would recommend the Canon XSi and Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens for taking photos in a glas aquarium. This would cost about 1100.00 total.

 

[kels]

I will look into those. Thank you very much!

 

[Myteemouse]

I use the Canon XSi and really like the feature of Live View. So, I would recommend the Canon XSi and Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens for taking photos in a glas aquarium. This would cost about 1100.00 total.

yep just got my new CANON XSi yesterday and these pics are just the 18-50mm lens it comes with
and one day of practice

 

[sharklover]

that red polyp with the white splash is very impressive. i like! :)

 

[Myteemouse]

they are actually green splashes and it's called a magician paly