davidd's A Doll A Day 2019

[davidd]

I actually like the Canon EOS 80D one. If I could, I'd prefer to focus manually. If the camera seems to be heavy but you don't want to use tripod, you could try using monopod, it's more flexible. 

I have to agree with neon on the results of the Canon EOS 80D one here. 

The EOS 80D probably has potential. I looked at the EXIF data on several photos from the EOS and the other cameras. The ex-posure times were long, longer than I ex-pected, and much longer than can be reliably hand-held. That accounts for some of the blur. I also did some reading about the EOS lenses that I have. I'm accustomed to working close... because, y'know, dolls are tiny... and the lens I was trying to use does not focus closer than 30cm/12in. I might look in to an extension tube, which would be less ex-pensive than investing in a macro lens.

I achieved somewhat better results using a different lens:

8 November – A Doll A Day 2019

Canon EOS 80D with 18-55mm kit lens

(and a little bit of post-production tinkering)

Also, I found a pre-owned version of the Panasonic Lumix TS5 pocket camera that I broke on a used camera website for a good price. Supposedly it is in "Excellent+" condition, so I placed an order. I wish I had seen it a couple of weeks ago before I bought the TS30. Oh well. That's what I get for being impatient.