bmxer Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I'm pretty much sold on buying a Canon A-70 just wanted to see how people liked it and see people's tank pics with it. (macros if possible) Thanks in advance Link to comment
bmxer Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 Noone has this camera???? come on guys and girls!!! Link to comment
Dave Scheiner Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Hello bmxer, I have a Canon A 70 and I love it. I have posteed some pics with it. Do a search in the identification forum withtthe word "doughnut coral". You'll see some of the pics. As far as macros go, if you want really good macro shots you will need a macro lens (I haven't bought one yet). Here's a picture of my fugium I took in macro mode. I didn't get the focus right, I'm still working on it. Link to comment
bmxer Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 Thank you very much for the reply, i'll go check out your other pictures. Link to comment
JohnnyMTB Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Here's a great digi-cam review site, they always include macros in their test images and use tests to determine the actual resolution at which the macro shots can reproduce. I personally have the Canon G3, which is a little higher end, and I absolutely love it. The most important thing to taking macro shots with any camera is the purchase of a tripod. Without it and the cameras built in timer it's hard to hold it steady enough for a great picture. Here's the link: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A70/...0/A70A.HTM#test Link to comment
bmxer Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Thanks Johnny, i've seen the site, i was just looking for some tank shots with the camera, see what they look like, but i think i'm gonna get it Link to comment
Saul 1 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Here are some pics I took with the Canon-A70 Link to comment
birdman204 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Originally posted by Dave Scheiner Here's a picture of my fugium I took in macro mode. Hehe , Macro in macro. That's funny..... Only to a picture taking reefer..... Link to comment
bmxer Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Lol birdman. Sual that's just the stock camera right?? Thanks alot guys Link to comment
LUSTY Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 bmx-- Just a suggestion, but dbuys.com sells the A-80 for about 20 bucks more than what the A-70 retails for (well worth it) Click Link to comment
J-Bass Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Do batteries tend to drain fast in most digi-cams or just lower end/priced ones? I borrowed one from my brother, a cheap older Olympus, and the batteries drained pretty fast. I'm lookin' for a decent digi-cam, budget is $300-500max. Lusty, can I have yours? Link to comment
LUSTY Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 NO J!! grrrr.... The battery life of this cam is rediculous-- the cashiers at Rite-Aid are starting to look at me funny...It uses AA's and I can easily burn a fresh set in a single party... At home, an adapter is a must. Link to comment
Saul 1 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 bmxer, yes that is the stock camera. Just changed it to AV mode, set the AWB to my gravel. Thats all. -Saul Link to comment
bmxer Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 Lusty, living in Canada it's never worth buying online unless it's a Canadian company. The fees you pay at the border are ridiculous. Saul, cool thanks for the info Link to comment
J-Bass Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Come on Lust, gimme. I'll buy you a double chocolate chip mint ice-cream cone at Rite-Aid. Do they sell ice-cream there? I remember they used to be Thrifty's. Well the one near me used to be one. Link to comment
Dave Scheiner Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Saul 1, can't wait to try the setting you use. Great picture of the ricordia! Link to comment
Simbo18 Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I love my cam!!! and the waterproof housing..... Here's a pic from today. The only reason I like this pic is because it picked up color pretty nicely. Luke Link to comment
Dave Scheiner Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Saul 1, Tried the settings this week-end. Sweeet! Link to comment
bmxer Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 Wow nice pic Dave. Link to comment
Saul 1 Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 ya, thats a good pic. Other couple of things that I found to help me: 1. use a tripod 2. aim directly at object so that the lens in perpendicular to glass. 3. Taking pics at an angle is difficuly to focus. 4. Take pic w/ the timer You'll be a pro -Saul Link to comment
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