Which is a good digital SLR camera to start taking close up pictures of trichomes?

Is it just setting macro mode on a typical point and shoot? I can get close but not close-up microscopic. I've tried the usb microscopes but find them limiting in that all the ones I've tried have to be connected to a laptop to use.

If going with a digital SLR is a necessity, what would be the attributes of a macro lens that can produce those amazing close-up shots of trichomes?

SLR camera with a macro lens is great. I sure miss mine, I had a Cannon which I find very pleasing for the type of photos I take. There are many good ones out there today, however lens are another story. Need to do lots of reading and comparing features and prices along with what kind of mount your camera has, they aren't all the same. I am hoping that next year I get a new one.
good luck to you in your quest

rosecitypapa said:

Which is a good digital SLR camera to start taking close up pictures of trichomes?

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Any camera body that is compatible with good glass will work. Sometimes the lower end DSLR cameras wont support pro glass and if you want stunning shots, I'd recommend pro glass. I'd think if you spend around a grand on a body, it'll support any lens out there. I happen to use nikon but canon is decent too .

I find that you should get a ring flash, it really makes a differance

Canon Rebel T3i + A Macro lens (any will do) you can also buy a T3 if you want it should work. For a t3 + macro lens you can probably get one for 800$-1000$(combo with everything including a 18-55mm) or a T3i + macro lens combo for $1000-$1200. Go to henrys and ask them you want a deal. You can always get a nice but cheap interchangeable lens mirrorless slr (Sony NEX5) that take jesus photos. Its not always about the equipment its about the photographer and the settings.

i have a 12 mega pixel cannon, and i dont need to zoom really per say, i just upload it and i can zoom in far enough to see the pores on my face lol. mega pixels is what your after. my camera resolution is 9000x9000..... a computer screen is 1280x960 for reference. so my pictures are like posters lol

A raise chicken, lol. A long dead thread but why start a new one?

What kind of camera could I score for a couple hundred dollars off ebay or something 2nd hand that would give me descent photos. Any tips. I just get pics with my shitty photo as of now but want to expand.

I should also add I'm not so worried about up close of trics but rather bud porn. Cheers

The camera doesn't matter, get the most resonable priced camera. The most important is the lens. Get the best macro zoom lens. Your next investment would be a ring light and maybe a soft fill light. Then a tripod most likely with a swing arm. Those are the better long term investment. New models of cameras every year with better imaging quality. Why spend on something obsolete in a year.

For ultimate macro you will want a large format. If you are super baller get the RED 8k.

rosecitypapa said:

Is it just setting macro mode on a typical point and shoot? I can get close but not close-up microscopic. I've tried the usb microscopes but find them limiting in that all the ones I've tried have to be connected to a laptop to use.

If going with a digital SLR is a necessity, what would be the attributes of a macro lens that can produce those amazing close-up shots of trichomes?

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An easy peezy way is just buy an usb microscope and connect to ur pc is cheap and very very good pic ..see above