wanting a camera

[Lrptls]

i really really want a nice camera to take pictures of herps and other wildlife. the price doesn't matter cause i'm not buying it (i'm asking for it for my birthday) what type of camera should i get that is also a very good camera?

[Big Mike]

I'd ask for a...Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Or maybe a...Kodak DCS SLR/c

heck...if price dosn't matter why not ask for a Mamiya 645AFD with 16 Megapixel Kodak DCS Pro Back.

[Phrasty]

those are all great cameras if you wanna fork out 2- 8 THOUSAND bucks....(btw Mike there's a 22MP back for mamiya's now :D) Michele if you want a really good camera for a good deal go with the Nikon D70 or D100 6MP ( i have the D100) but you can get a better deal with a D70 Outfit (with lens and all) http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25214 . If you dont want to go with a slr (you will need to buy seperate lenses with slr's) and you want something a bit easier to use go with the Nikon coolpix 8700 (has a 200 rebate on now $999-$799) great cam 8MP http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25515 yeah i like nikon, always used them never given trouble...hey if it aiint broke....

anyways whichever one you choose im sure you'd enjoy it.

BTW a GREAT site that i CONSTANTLY use is www.pricegrabber.com there has the BEST onlineprices..just be sure to research the seller. good luck

Phrasty

[Big Mike]

Ya, I would love to get my hands on a 22MP MF back. I would probably be afraid to use it...and just take pictures of it. ;)

Michele, check out www.dpreview.com they have specs for most available digital cameras.

[Alberto]

The Minolta Dimage A1 is a great digital slr camera for under $1000. Can't interchange the lens tho:(. You should run a search and check it out.

[Jeff_Favelle]

Canon Powershot A80.

[Colonel_SB]

I'd go for an Nikon D70 :)

[Lrptls]

wow, i'm glad to get replys but i think i got too many. how about i narrow it down to a very nice camera in the $2-300 range.

[Phrasty]

canon s400

got it 4 my bro.....small, compact, great quality...not sure about the macro on it though, but ita a great cam....well i mean for a canon that is ;) was honestly surprised. it cost 300 then, sure its gone down by now.

phrasty