What camera do you use?

I have a Nikon D40. It's been a great camera. I still have it and will keep using it until it dies. It's still a better camera than I am photographer.

Keep in mind that a lot of people buy a $500 DSLR and then just shoot in auto mode, which defeats the purpose IMHO. I would also recommend getting a basic body, and then spending as much as you can afford on a good fast lens. Kit lenses aren't that great. If I did it all over again, I would buy a used body, and then spend money on glass, rather than buying a kit.

Also, don't be surprised if your pics are first aren't that great, don't discouraged.

Good pics are taken by good photographers, not good cameras (yes the camera matters, but a good photographer on a $300 camera will pretty much always take better photos than an amateur on a $3k camera). So it takes practice to get a feel for your camera, get your set up correct, etc.

Here are some I've taken with mine with a Tamron 15-80mm f2.8 lens:

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I love my Cannon T3i
Any somewhat recent cannon or nikon DSLR will be great.
as for all the settings, 90% of the time I use the full auto modes and it works great.

I have a Canon Rebel xsi, which is a few years old now. I just came back from a conference where I attended a food photography seminar. (The techniques for shooting snakes are almost identical, but *usually* the food doesn't move!) Collette Martin, the cookbook author/food photographer who gave the seminar just put up a blog post about photography equipment you might find helpful.

I use the Canon T3i/600D.
I would consider a decent macro lens and maybe a fish-eye for snake photos.
For ideas on layouts to take the pics definitely take a look at Doolittle's photo's. Some creative well composed photos there for sure.

A boy with his 1st snake.
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A lovable mutt relaxing at the park.
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Macro style shot with a kit lens
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The 1st (and so far only) snake to bite me.
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Had a moment to chat with a really cool and positive herp enthusiast.
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And a couple Chammies a local reptile store has atm.
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I don't have any chameleons yet but, that sailfin is getting pretty tempting.

Im photographer and i use NikonD800 , but u have to choose one that gave you what you need , sometimes is not important the camara, light conditions are same important. Learn about photography the isos, speed, etc, and its going to be easy

Canon t3 with multiple lenses for various situations. Easy to use with vast functionality.

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I have a Canon EOS Rebel T3i (DSLR).
It takes GREAT pictures. Not only that, but I have an adapter for my telescope, and it takes awesome pictures through my telescope as well!

The Polarock Camera works awesome!!!
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