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Topic starter December 23, 2024 7:08 pm  

I want to buy a macro camera but I don't know how to choose one, it's too hard for newbies


   
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December 27, 2024 8:13 am  

Macro camera, or macro lens?


   
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April 22, 2025 10:32 pm  

Buying a macro camera starts with choosing a DSLR or mirrorless camera that supports interchangeable lenses. Look for one with manual controls to fine-tune focus and exposure. Pair the camera with a dedicated macro lens, ideally one that offers 1:1 magnification like a 100mm f/2.8. Brands like Canon, Nikon, and Sony offer great beginner options that are reliable and widely supported. Set a budget and remember that investing in a good lens is just as important as the camera body for macro photography.


   
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May 29, 2025 10:21 am  

About macro lenses I remind, with regrets, my Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4 wich I sold because it seemed too heavy. Of course, now, Nikon does not manufacture it. It was a D type lens and on Z cameras focusing is manual only. 


   
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June 2, 2025 10:50 pm  

I’ve had good luck using a camera with a flip screen and focus peaking—it makes getting sharp shots way easier, especially when I'm shooting tiny stuff handheld or low to the ground.


   
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June 9, 2025 11:58 pm  

Posted by: @monkeyusef
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I’ve had good luck using a camera with a flip screen and focus peaking—it makes getting sharp shots way easier, especially when I'm shooting tiny stuff handheld or low to the ground.

 

I’ve been playing around with macro setups for a while, and what surprised me was how useful <a href=" removed link ">Insta360 cameras can be for super close detail shots, especially with their modular lenses and stabilization. You won’t get crazy shallow depth of field like with dedicated macro lenses, but for creative angles or unique perspectives, it’s a fun tool to have alongside your main setup.

 


   
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