Camera Question

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  1. gardener42

    gardener42 New Seed

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    Hello,
    I was wondering if anyone could recommend a digital camera for taking plant, flower and landscape photos?
    The camera should have a manual focus feature as the autofocus default on my current digital camera tends to focus on the most detailed feature in the field. Usually it's a blade of grass below the rose bloom I'm trying to capture. Any suggestions? I'm using an HP auto focus digital camera now.
     
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  3. pondlady

    pondlady Young Pine

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    I use a Canon eos d20 with a 100 mm lens for closeup work. This camera has auto, manual, and all permutations. I have a 50 mm lens as well that I love. The Nikon interchangeable lens cameras are good too, but I have always been a Canon shooter
     
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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Oh, ugh, now I'll always picture Jan shooting a cannon!
     
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    When you have that picture in your head, make the cannon huge with cannon balls that could sink ships or penetrate castle walls.
     



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    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Aw cheeze :rolleyes: ,
    now I'll always picture you with a cutlass and a parrot on your shoulder.[​IMG]
     
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    pondlady Young Pine

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    Pirate?? Where did *that* come from?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    OMG now you've got me at it!!! :rolleyes:

    Jan standing behind a HUGE cannon aboard a frigate, dressed as a pirate (captain of course, complete with wide brimmed hat, open necked shirt and thigh boots) cutlass at the ready, parrot on shoulder (a blue macaw I think) and with a pretty girl hanging on her arm looking up at her adoringly. :p
     
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    pondlady Young Pine

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    You got it, Eileen!!! I especially like the sweet young thing on my arm. Could you send her on along, please?
    Oops, Donna might get a bit upset.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Don't forget the wooden leg and eye patch!
     
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    pondlady Young Pine

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    No thanks, Frank. I'll keep the legs and eyes I got now.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I could always send twins - one for you and Donna!!! :D :D :D
     
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    That'll work! Make sure they can cook and clean.
     

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