Hello everyone,
My name is Josh and I am looking forward to becoming an active member on this forum.
I have been browsing the forums for a few hours now, looking at and admiring all the the beautiful pictures. Admiring all of the skill and technique many of you possess makes me very jealous lol.
I have only owned point-and-shoot type cameras. I am looking into possibly getting a DSLR if it is necessary for the type of photos I would like to take. I am "mostly" interested in being able to take pictures of Animals. Mostly dogs, Pitbulls and bullybreeds, and My goldfish. Hopefully being able to learn and take MUCH better quality photos.
I have been trying to use my current camera to take pics of my goldfish and I can not get it to focus correctly and get clear photos. I've been thinking I need some type of macro lens to get a closer clear shot of the goldfish? I apologize for not knowing the proper terminology or the know how of using the camera's functions but I am eager and willing to learn.
I would continue to try to use my current camera and figure out all the n's and out's of this camera but, It is now currently dead. So this leads me to seek out the forums help to decide what type of camera would be best for me to buy next?
For a non Dslr I was looking at a nikon p100 or p500... Yet, not sure if this will fulfill my "wants" in the "macro" photos of my goldfish since its a superzoom camera.
If I do go Dslr I would prefer entry level and keep a modest budget in mind.
I am open to any and all suggestions and hope to communicate further with all on this forum.
If I have left anything important out please let me know and I will get back asap.
Thanks so much in advance.
Josh.