Need camera that takes super close shots.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by the chi

Any quality camera with Macro settings should do what you want. Or if you go the more expensive route you can get a Macro lens.

You would think but my $300 sony does not. My cheaper kodak did great until it died.

[Papa_Complex]

The chi has it right; you either want a camera that has a macro mode, a macro "lens" that fits over a point & shoot's lens, or a DSLR and a real macro lens.

*EDIT* I just checked and a Canon Powershot G12 will focus to within 1cm.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec.../canon_g12.asp

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The chi has it right; you either want a camera that has a macro mode, a macro "lens" that fits over a point & shoot's lens, or a DSLR and a real macro lens.

*EDIT* I just checked and a Canon Powershot G12 will focus to within 1cm.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec.../canon_g12.asp

Too much. I'm not looking for OMG I can see the lady bugs penis quality. Just needs to be able to "focus" that close.

[Papa_Complex]

If you think that's high zoot, then you REALLY don't want to know what the DSLR option would cost

[Rangerscott]

I can look up spec sheets myself. I need feedback of cameras ya'll have actually used.

[Mudpuppy]

DSLR FTW!

Spend the extra money buy a DSLR and figure it is one of the last if not last camera you will ever need to buy.. I picked up a Nikon D3000 in May and it is fucking sweet.. point and shoot $200 cameras are fucking garbage, period..

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

DSLR FTW!

Spend the extra money buy a DSLR and figure it is one of the last if not last camera you will ever need to buy.. I picked up a Nikon D3000 in May and it is fucking sweet.. point and shoot $200 cameras are fucking garbage, period..

And what if you want something pocket-size? Not everyone wants a camera bag on their shoulder all the time.

[EpyonXero]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

If you think that's high zoot, then you REALLY don't want to know what the DSLR option would cost

My favorite lens.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Ma.../dp/B00004XOM3

[Rangerscott]

There's a chance it's going to get dirty hence the working on my wheels part. I'm not going to spend hundreds on a camera to be covered in oil.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

And what if you want something pocket-size? Not everyone wants a camera bag on their shoulder all the time.

And that's why I own a camera phone... if the shot is unimportant or "casual" a decent 5 meg phone will suffice. If you really care about the picture then you break out the luggage. I've honestly had cameras on phones that were comparable to a $200 p&s camera. My Sony A230 DSLR cost $300 a few months ago...