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My compliments on the extremely awesome pics that some of you take and post. I would love some advice on what type of camera some of you use. Digital I am assuming...

Any suggestions would be a great help... we have several Geckos, a couple hots, numerous Scorpions and a tarantula... we would love to get some good clear closeups to share with friends and relatives...

Thanks
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I have some thoughts . . .

. . . I have been able to take some nice shots with my Fuji Finepix 2650 - which is only a 2 megapixel point and shoot.

The key is to make sure your camera has a macro setting - which allows you to take close ups. I also found that using plenty of light helps with the photos. I wish I could control my flash better, though.

I'm moving up to a Canon Digital Rebel - DSLR - I'm looking forward to it.
 
I use a Nikon CoolPix 4500. It has 4 megapixels and a 4x digital zoom. I agree with what Monte said. You definitely need a camera with a macro setting. That’s how you get the clear crisp close shots. The 4500 seems to be very light sensitive so like Monte said lighting is very important. If the lighting is correct the pics look great.
 
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