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For marcro shots, you basically have 3 choices. One is a macro lens. Second, as Laura mentioned there are the close up filters. Thirdly, you can use extension tubes or even bellows.

The benefit of a macro lens is convience. nothing to add, you just focus and shoot. Consider buying the fastest lens you can afford, because you will want the extra light at close up shots. I would suggest avoiding 2nd company lenses, and use actual Canon lenses, as some of the 2nd company lenses can be false ecomomy. Remember its the quality of the lens that determines the quality of the picture, not the camera. Note that the longer the focal length of the macro lens, the farther away you can be from the subject and still have enlarged closeups. This can become an issue with insects, as they tend to have a "fear bubble", that is how close you can get before disturbing them.

The filters are a less expensive option, but don’t offer the clarity and sharpness that a macro lens does. There can be a cumulative negative affect of adding several to your lens, in terms of pic quality. They are however relatively inexpensive. Keep in mind though, anything you add to the front of the lens is detracting from the lens’s optimal quality.

The third option is extention tubes. The are basically hollow tubes that connect between the lens and the camera body, thereby increasing your focal length. The also are generally inexpensive, and don’t have any detrimental effect on the picture quality, since they’re behind the lens, not in front of it. The longer the tubes (they usually come in sets of 3 rings that can be added or subtracted to get the enlargement you want) the greater the focal length, and the bigger the image is on film. The major drawback to tubes is you lose a lot of light, and the longer the tubes, the more stops you lose. You might have to use supplemental lighting for sufficient exposure.

Some specific tricks on shooting insects include spraying the bugs with hairspray, thus immobilizing them (you can even pose them!). This does kill the insect though, so not too humane. If it is a beetle or scarab with bright colors, you’ll want to make sure your light emphasizes the effect (however, watch out for glares!…the hairspray can also help reduce reflective glare).
As I mentioned, if you want to shoot them live, they often fly/run/scurry if you get too close. Thus the benefit of having a longer focal length, so you dont have to get as close. Also, even if not spooked, they tend to run around…. Your depth of field is very shallow when doing macrophotography(sometimes mere millimeters!)…so if your’re trying to focus on very mobile insects..pick an attractive spot..pre-focus in on it, and wait for the bugs to move into the spot you’ve chosen. (Or try herding them towards where you want them…I also had to resort to this with the ants)

Hope this helps. Í suggest deciding how much you want to invest, and going from there. In order of least to most expensive 1) filters 2) tubes 3) macro lens. I sometimes use the tubes behind my actual macro lens for additional magnification, so if you do buy tubes, they aren’t a waste if you later buy a macro lens.
Good luck, and expect to take lots of pictures to get that one "awesome" shot.

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Canon’s Most Versatile Autofocus Ever.
The EOS 7D is Canon’s latest DSLR, built for those seeking the convenience and affordability of the EOS 50D, inspired by the image quality and HD video potential of the EOS 5D Mark II, and eager for the high performance and durability of the EOS-1D series.
This is a totally new class of camera built from the ground-up to capitalize on advances in Canon’s AF system, EOS HD Video functionality, exposure performance, and other core technologies. Combined with the best existing features of the current EOS line, the EOS 7D goes beyond capturing amazing still images — it’s a complete media creation tool.

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take the lens off clean the mirror with a cotton bud and clean the plastic(ground glass) above the mirror.

if that doesn’t work. flick the metal tab on the plastic(ground glass) you cleaned remove it. clean the other side of it and the prisum above where the plastic(ground glass) was

however it just makes you feel better it doesn’t affect the picture taking at all

I've tried to show that even in a small town you will find enough interesting stuff for a good video! Maybe the only thing you really need for this target is some time… I've started to capture my footage in February and finished it last week.

I hope you agree, that this small town experiment was successful… )

Equipment:

Canon EOS 7D
Sony PMW-EX1
Manfrotto 190MF3/701RC2
Several Canon Lenses
Final Cut Pro
Magic Bullet Looks
Apple Mac Pro

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Random shots in the park with Canon EOS 5d Mark II. Lenses: 400mm 5.6 and 2.0X extender and 1.4X extender

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The larger sensor also means that individual photsites can be bigger than on a smaller sensor, this means less noise, the bane of digital cameras.

When you buy a DSLR you are buying into a system of lenses, flashguns and accessorries. With a brifge camera like the fuji you have one lens on the camera, and although the overall range will likely be bigger than the 18-55 that comes with the EOS 450, you can purchase addtional lenses such as telezooms for more range, a fast standard lens if a shallow depth of field effect is important to you, or a macro lens if thats your thang. In three or four years times when you are fed up with your fuji, or want a higher resolution or its a bit tired then you need to buy a completely new camera. With a DSLR system you can change just the body in a few years, keeping the additional lenses you’ve bought for use with the next EOS camera you buy.

You will find other things like the AF speed far quicker than the phase system compacts & bridges use, if you do any sports etc.

So all in all, if you want to get serious, then get a DSLR. Have a look at whats available though, I use canon and I’m very happy with them, don’t rule out Nikon either though. Both systems are used professionally and will be around for years to come.

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