Quote Originally Posted by richardlbong View Post
Thank you Roger and LC. The setup I used is not that costly, Roger I'm pretty sure you can easily afford that. The Canon 40D, the latest of the semi pro EOS in the market, is around US1250 and the Tokina 100mm macro is possibly one of the cheapest macro lens. Coupled with the Sigma 500 Super DG flash, this whole setup should be under US$1800.
Richard
"easily afford" does not come to mind at that price - I have a monthly mortgage, two kids, car to run, mouths to feed, insurance, electricity, rates, &c...... and I don't get paid a princely salary doing wildlife conservation work. My wife works too and she has to cover her parents (both retired with no pension) costs as well. Between us we just break even every month. Saving for extras is a luxury at the moment. :( So for the time being I'll have to hope my old coolpix5000 lasts a few more years.

[end of rant!!]

cheers,

Roger.