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InvisibleThomas Envisio
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Reged: 12/28/22
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Cameras Known For Excellence When Photographing Fungi
      12/31/22 07:31 AM

Hello There! Some of you, like myself right now, may be in need of a new camera for your hunting hobby as we venture into the new year.

My wishlist for my next camera is hopefully going to be based on some of my favorite photographers on MO.

Joseph Pallante (pallantejm) - Olympus E-M5MarkIII
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/65551?q=1oBVa

Cho Fungi (eric6717) - Fujifilm xt200
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/107546?q=1oBVb

Bill Sheehan (B_Sheehan) - Sony a6000 (mirrorless) WITH Macro Lens: Sony – 30mm f/3.5
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/7066?q=1oBVc

amadej trnkoczy (amadej) - Nikon D700 / Nikkor Micro 105mm/f2.8 and Canon G11, 6.1-30mm/f2.8-4.5
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/931?q=1oBVd

Ian Dodd (kundabungkid) - Nikon 200mm & Nikon D500 (plus more gear)
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/410?q=1oBVe

Lord Mayonnaise - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K200D
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/1864?q=1oBVf

Michael W (Michael Wallace) - Nikon D40x and probably an additional macro lens. I'd ask him about his setup and any recommendations.
View this contributor's observations here: https://mushroomobserver.org/users/956?q=1oBVg

I personally recommend NOT going with a DSLR or a Micro Four Thirds model unless you are known as a very, very patient person and you are willing to learn new things. I DO recommend implementing a MACRO lens, and maybe a ring flash. If you need to work at a more patient level in terms of life in general, buying a DSLR or Micro Four Thirds camera may allow you to shift into a more patient mood.

A tripod and multiple lighting options using various portable lights brought into the field with a backpack may be highly rewarding. If you prefer a "point & shoot" camera, you may want to investigate this model: Panasonic Lumix DCZS80 Digital Camera (Black), or a similar model. Whichever brand/model you eventually commit to owning, I would buy a new model, and avoid getting cheated with a used model. I would also use www.amazon.com, and avoid the spy-vibes emanating from other sites that are slightly more discounted.

I recently received a message from a friend in Australia, saying, "I don't use any P&S (point and shoot) cameras for macro, but a friend of mine advises for you: 'I use the Olympus Tough TG-6. Great macro and low light photos. Tell them to buy the ring flash, too!' "Her images are great. The camera is also waterproof. Hope this helps."

Cheers!

If anyone else has recommendations or insights, please feel welcome to reply below. Try to remember this tip: It's better to learn a camera, in my view, by taking notes, as though you were teaching the next person to purchase your model. I hope this helps multiple contributors.

Edited by Thomas Envisio (02/06/23 12:44 PM)

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