RE: [Histonet] Gross photography/macrophotography

2009-05-21 Thread Smith, Allen
I have been very happy with the Olympus C-7000. It will focus at 3 1/4 inches (8 cm) in its macro mode. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Reuel Cornelia Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:53 PM

Re: [Histonet] Gross photography/macrophotography

2009-05-20 Thread Geoff McAuliffe
Most digital cameras from the well-known manufacturers (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus) will be fine for gross photography. An single lens reflex (SLR) type of camera with interchangable lenses is ideal but I suggest NOT buying the zoom lens in a "kit" but buy camera body and a macro lens that w