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Permalink Reply by Coastal Prairie Partnership on April 26, 2010 at 7:40am

Although I am not a real photographer, I can tell you that I've had really good luck with Canon cameras that have a "supermacro" function. I use a Canon S5 IS which is a point and shoot that has loads of controls and shoots great video. It allows me to get in close. Here's a picture I took a while back. This mama spider was only 2" long in real life. You may want a digital SLR which will give you more flexibility. If you want a good camera I would suggest shooting an e-mail over to Carolyn Fannon or Steve Upperman. You can find them in the members' section of this website.

Good luck Sally,

Jaime

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Permalink Reply by Carolyn Fannon on April 26, 2010 at 9:20pm

Hello Sally,

I don't know what you are using now but Jaime is doing an excellent job with his camera. The point and shoot cameras are great and I wish I had one (seriously). They are handy enough to carry with you out in the yard or while walking through the woods (you never know what you'll see), or to record family gatherings (you never know who you will see). Convenient and fun to use (they don't weigh you down) so there really is no reason for not having one with you at all times...smile. I have several friends that shoot with Canon "point and shoot" cameras to capture insects up close but they are versatile enough for scenics and people. If you already have a camera with interchangeable lenses, maybe all you need is a close-up lens or macro lens. Carolyn

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Permalink Reply by Sally Hilliard on April 27, 2010 at 8:28pm

What a fabulous picture! Thanks so much for the recommendation. We have a Canon where I work at school and it has been a great camera. I will look for the S5. Thanks!
Sally

Coastal Prairie Partnership said:

Although I am not a real photographer, I can tell you that I've had really good luck with Canon cameras that have a "supermacro" function. I use a Canon S5 IS which is a point and shoot that has loads of controls and shoots great video. It allows me to get in close. Here's a picture I took a while back. This mama spider was only 2" long in real life. You may want a digital SLR which will give you more flexibility. If you want a good camera I would suggest shooting an e-mail over to Carolyn Fannon or Steve Upperman. You can find them in the members' section of this website.

Good luck Sally,

Jaime

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Permalink Reply by Sally Hilliard on April 27, 2010 at 8:31pm

Thanks Carolyn, I am sold! I greatly appreciate your expertise and advice. I will see where I can find the Canon S5!
Sally

Carolyn Fannon said:

Hello Sally,

I don't know what you are using now but Jaime is doing an excellent job with his camera. The point and shoot cameras are great and I wish I had one (seriously). They are handy enough to carry with you out in the yard or while walking through the woods (you never know what you'll see), or to record family gatherings (you never know who you will see). Convenient and fun to use (they don't weigh you down) so there really is no reason for not having one with you at all times...smile. I have several friends that shoot with Canon "point and shoot" cameras to capture insects up close but they are versatile enough for scenics and people. If you already have a camera with interchangeable lenses, maybe all you need is a close-up lens or macro lens. Carolyn

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Permalink Reply by Coastal Prairie Partnership on April 28, 2010 at 7:30am

Hello,

I got my canon 5s is on amazon.com but you may find it cheaper elsewhere.

Jaime

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Permalink Reply by Sally Paulissen on June 11, 2010 at 6:07pm

Hello Sally H., I am interested in this thread. I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 with a 10x optical zoom. It is very simple, user friendly & pocket-sized, but do have trouble with the very small close-ups, as you mentioned. Jaime's wolf spider is amazing. I am wondering if you got a new camera and how you enjoying it. ~~Sally P.

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