Just wanted to encourage other beginners to take the time and purchase a digital camera. For under $50 you can get a camera and the software comes with it. This is not the best camera but is good enough to get pictures of your projects before you start them. These pictures can then be stored in an album and used for accurate reference when needed. No more trying to draw color charts before mounting a fish. Just a little tip that may help other beginners.
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Although your suggestion deserves some merit. Keep in mind that fish start to lose their color immediately upon removal from their environment, so additional reference material is also advised. Marc R
Well taken Cape and something to remember. But the photo's taken will sometimes guide you to the proper references to use with all the different seasons and regions thereforth. But thanx for clarification.
While realizing that price is often a limiting factor, it is advisable to get the best camera you can afford. The picture quality of the cheapest (<$50.00) digital camera money can buy will most likely be disappointing to you. I wouldn't advise buying any digital camera for under $50.00. Save up and buy something better. I've gone through 3 different ones as I upgraded. The first "cheapo" wouldn't take a sharp photo even when set up on a tripod! If your pocketbook will stand it, go with a Canon, Olympus, Nikon or other company brand whose lenses are proven quality.
The $50 vivitar I got was just a beginning in my digital experiance. I do get good enough pictures to work with in direct coordination with my enhancement software. However you are very correct in the fact that I can't wait to upgrade for sharper,crisper pictures. Posted this on beginners forum to stimulate a different way of approaching the old problem, "what did it look like".