Macro Lens Panasonic
Good D-SLR with swivel screen for macro and landscapes?
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying my first D-SLR. I am a botanist and need something that has a really good macro lens available but can also take good landscapes. I really want a swivel screen so I think that limits me to a four thirds type? I'm currently using a Coolpix 4500 and the swivel feature saves a huge amount of time and allows me to take better pictures, especially of flowers.
I've had a look at the Panasonic G1, Sony A380 (although I think the screen is too fixed) and an Olympus one that I've forgotten the name of now!
Anyone have any recommendations/advice/warnings? This techy stuff hurts my head and I cant read one more review!
I can spend around 400 for the camera but can buy additional lenses etc as well.
Thanks
Sorry, should have specified - £400, not $400.
Your criteria for a DSLR, swivel screen, macro and landscapes puts you far over your $400 budget
* Nikon D5000 with articulating LCD - $630
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25452/D5000.html
* Nikon macro lens - 60 mm f/2.8 - $600
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2177/AF-S-Micro-NIKKOR-60mm-f%252F2.8G-ED.html
* Lens for landscapes - 10-24 mm _ $900
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2181/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-10-24mm-f%252F3.5-4.5G-ED.html
As you can see, what you want is over your budget, but certainly a great goal.
For $400, you may find a "SLR-Like" P&S camera, but of course you know that you will have a sensor that is about 15 times smaller than a DSLR and you will only have use of the lens that came with the camera. The Nikon P100 is about as close to what you want in a SLR-like camera
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-Camera/26212/COOLPIX-P100.html
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