dan_beauvais

<p>I own the Nikon 5T and 6T, as well as the Canon 500D. All yield high quality results. <br /><br />The Nikons are long discontinued. The Canon 500D has recently again become available new after being unavailable for a few years.<br /><br />The Nikon 5T and 6T only came in 62mm diameter, while 4T and 5T were only 52mm. The Canon 500D is available in 52, 58, 72, and 77mm thread mounts.</p>

<p>Yep, a Canon 500D will degrade the shot. I wouldn't use a 500D to shoot lens test charts for pixel peepers. But in my experience, it works great for real world photography, and my customers seem happy with the results. Isn't that what's important? I use that or my Nikon non-D AF 105/2.8 macro, and am very happy with both. Consider renting one to test with your conditions.</p>

<p>Consider using a US$150 Canon 500D close-up diopter on a quality long lens you already own. This is a multi-element diopter, not to be confused with the poor quality commonly-found +1, +2, +4 diopters. Performance is very good, and may be all you need.<br />http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/87503-REG/Canon_2824A001_77mm_500D_Close_up_Lens.html<br /><br />Another possibility is extension tubes that support full automation. Many available from the big vendors.<br /><br />Pros and cons to each:<br /><br />500D diopter - Relatively light weight, small physical size, very good quality, no light loss.<br> Extension tubes - Relatively light weight, larger physical size, no loss of quality, but light loss requiring more exposure.</p>

<p>CamRanger.com - wirelessly use an Android or iOS device as an LCD replacement and as a very capable controller.</p>

<p>Hi Larry, no suggestion for fixing it, but be mindful that an EX+ condition D60 is available at KEH.com for $182, with a 180 day warranty. That puts a cap on anything you chose to do to your daughter's camera.<br /><br />I have no affiliation with KEH except having been well served by them on numerous occasions.</p>

<p>I've found the high ISO performance of my D800 to be very liberating. I've recently enjoyed exploring hand held compositions in crowded dimly lit country stores, places where a tripod would be a nuisance, at best. I used Auto-ISO, capped at 6400. But seeing the results, I'd consider going higher. The noise is remarkably low, seems limited to luminance rather than color noise, and cleans up very easily. This manner of shooting is unthinkable on my D300.</p><div></div>