which camera?

[1337TANKHAX]

I'd like to get into photography, and I've got about 300 to spend on the camera itself, minus lenses and stuff. I don't know how to use a dslr but I'd like to learn. What are my options? Whats good for aquarium photography for that price?

[phannay]

i would go with the D80 its a great SLR for the price

[TitusvileSurfer]

Except the D80 is over twice the price he wants to spend. Your going to have to be more specific on your budget, and will probably spend way more than $300 on "lenses and stuff" (which is the most expensive part). Probably closer to $1000....my lenses average $1000+ each. My flash alone costs over $400. Honestly I just don't think $300 is enough for a DSLR. I would suggest a Canon G9, which is about $500, but there isn't anything to buy afterward.

[1337TANKHAX]

Thanks for the suggestion Titusvilesurfer, the G9 is a pretty well rounded camera for a pretty nice price. are there any suggestions for a nice point and shoot digi for around 300 dollars that can handle aquarium macros?

[TitusvileSurfer]

Well nothing is going to handle aquarium macros like a DSLR. If you want to go that route, then I suggest:

This
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542177-REG/Canon_2756B001_EOS_Rebel_XSi_a_k_a_.html

And this (A great lens for coral and flowers...but fish or anything else that moves, not so much)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html

This is the New version of the S5
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=Sx10+IS&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2Fproduct.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=20&Go.y=11&Go=submit

Even the G9 is an older camera
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=G10&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

[jdmcivicek9]

i use a sony dsc-h50 around 300-350$...

[1337TANKHAX]

does your dsc-h50 take good macros? you dont have any pics in your gallery :p

[rhoptowit]

try looking into water proof cameras if u want a P&S. thats the only way i think ur gonna get decent macros.