Who needs huge expensive cameras when you can do stuff like this with a Lumix DMC-FZ5.My Nikon D-70s can't even go that close with the normal lens.EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakePanasonicCamera ModelDMC-FZ5Camera SoftwareVer.1.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaFocal Length (35mm Equiv)36 mmImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2007:04:22 15:39:19Exposure Time1/80 secF-Numberf/3.2Exposure ProgramNormal ProgramISO Speed Rating80Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeSpotLight SourceUnknownFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length6.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1280Image Height960RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardGain ControlNoneSaturationLowSharpnessSoftImage QualityFineWhite BalanceAutoFocus ModeAutoSpot ModeOffImage StabilizerMode 2Macro ModeMacroShooting ModeMacroAudioNoFlash Bias1.00 EVColor EffectOffContrastHighNoise ReductionStandard
I can get closer with my Rebel and AE-1 with close focus lenses.
People who take pictures of things that move more quickly than a flower?
I think thats why they have macro lens...If you think dSLR is a waste, then ship me yours.