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I know what you mean, this is what I do now, but i still have to change lens, make sure it's on autofocus, try and get as much of the subject in focus.... Then the flash decides to come on and makes it worse (outdoors). The instant shot of an SLR is great, but I'm taking photos of still things...

I was using a LX5 that belongs to a friend the other day, thought it was good. JSER because my SLR is too big to be practical for my everyday use, I need a wider angle lens but can't afford one, but most importantly I have to take my time and 'set up' which means I miss some shots- I am...

Thanks for the replies. Good thread, thanks, the camera looks good. I would be happy with that, but can spend a bit more. Budget £400+ Paulcamcas- thanks, they look cool. I guess not worrying about a zoom they have concentrated on image quality. Only thing is if possible something...

But the nifty fifty is so cheap, you might as well buy one, and see if you like it!

I'm downgrading from an SLR :'( Which compact will take a good quality image? I need to just point and shoot. Not fussed about zoom, features like video or how many mega pixels. A wider angle than 28mm, and reasonable photos in low light would be handy, but not essential. The G12...

Thanks for the tips :)

Hi Thanks, I was struggling with my tripod being too long, is it possible to use shutter speeds of a few seconds with a beanbag or do you have to hold it steady? Thanks for the tips :) Charlie

New cameras? 'Kerso'?

Sorry wasn't saying i had one for sale! I meant i have just bought one for less than a second hand 450d.... :)

Hi would be good to get some help with pictures of fungi. Heres some, the new 100mm macro lens is helping :) I really struggle with white fungi- never get the detail, is it just a case of putting up with a very dark background? Any help appreciated Charlie. 2 Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)...

I've got a panasonic FZ28 i used to use before a got a DSLR, I was very happy with it. great photos, 18x zoom, HD video, easy to use. I would recommend something from that panasonic range depending on budget :) Charlie.

Would you consider a 30D? A bit older but i got one with a cheap lens for less than that :)

How do these reversing rings work and where do i get one from? I'll be buying a nifty anyway! I have been considering saving hard and treating myself to the 100mm canon in the next couple of weeks, but it would be a stretch. The 50mm macro sounds great, but ideally i'd have a longer lens i...

Thanks, the shots you've taken are great. I'll have a think and either get some decent tubes, or the raynox. Many thanks, Charlie.

Thanks for all the quick replies. Just to clarify i only have a 22-55mm at the moment, but will probably get the 2 lenses i mentioned as they seem good value for money 'entry level' lenses. What are the disadvantages of using 'tubes', and do you get good/bad quality ones? or is there no...