Good camera for macro photography.

[sg1trogdor]

WHat are some nice cameras for doing some good quality macro photography. I am looking for something around $350-$500. If you got something that a little higher that this price range go ahead and add it becuase its gonna be a few month before I am going to get a new camera anyways so by then the price will most ikely fall within my range. Thanks.

[Blue Apple Herps]

I bought a Nikon D40. Out of the box with the kit lens, it does decent macro shots. I'd recommend springing for a DSLR, if you're really itching for a macro lens, you could try and find a used body, and then drop your $$$ on a macro lens.

[brainman1000]

you dont necessarily need a dslr to get decent macro shots. any camera that will allow lens attachments will work. i have a kodak z730 with macro lenses that takes decent macro shots. only get a dslr if you are serious about getting into photagraphy. you can still take crappy shots with an expensive camera.

[littleindiangirl]

I think the question is better suited towards "What lens is good for macro?"

If you decide to put in money towards a camera, I really like the Canon Powershot S series (I think that's what it's called???),

I have a Canon Powershot S3 IS, and I took some pretty nice super macros with it, plus, it took pretty decent normal shots too. Way better than little itty bitty cameras, but can't really compare to my Canon Rebel XT, but it felt really nice, and you could do quite a bit of manual options on it. I keep it around for quick photo's.

It's a very good beginners camera to learn with before you put a lot of money into a DSLR. I think the S6 IS is the newest one.

[Jsh]

If you want true* macro you will need a DSLR and a macro lens and this is probably not an option. So I suggest this camera because it is feature loaded, all-purpose, large zoom range with a Super macro mode with a close focusing distance of 1cm! Also this camera fits in your price range.

Olympus SP-565 UZ Digital Camera (Black)
Specs,Price, and owner reviews
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_Camera.html

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08...ly_sp565uz.asp

B&H is extremely reputable and it will be the cheapest, Non-Gray marketed Camera.
Hope this helps you! --Josh

[ColinWeaver]

I have had some great pictures with Nikon D40x. You should be able to find one on eBay (new or used) with a few lenses in the upper end of your price range. An eBay search for "nikon d40x" I just did shows some good options. I don't think you can go wrong with Nikon.

[Jsh]

This option would be the more expensive route but you would get true 1:1 macro capability.
1.) Nikon D40 w/kit lens= $450
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_Camera.html
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2.)Sigma 50mm 1:1 Macro= $250, (No auto focus on the D40 but not a big need in precise macro work)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc....html#features

This option is defiantly over your budget so it really depends on your needs in a camera. I also agree with blueapplepaste's post.

Hope this helps, --Josh

[dracovolans]

Check out the FujiFilm FinePix S2000 HD!!

I bought it and it's great!!

[brainman1000]

You are going to get varying opinions from everybody. Some will tell you to get a dslr and others will tell you not to. The question is what kind of photography do YOU want to do and what kind of controls do YOU want on your camera. Some of the cameras listed here do have manual controls on them that allow you to make adjustments, and some even can use lens and filter attachments. The dslr cameras will give you full control over everything, will be better quality (if you know how to use it), and have much more lens and filter options.

Now, I'm not saying you should or shouldn't get a dslr, all I am saying is that you dont have to in order to take decent close-up macro shots.

[hoax]

I bought a Nikon D40. Out of the box with the kit lens, it does decent macro shots. I'd recommend springing for a DSLR, if you're really itching for a macro lens, you could try and find a used body, and then drop your $$$ on a macro lens.

I completely agree!!!! Can not go wrong with Nikon (just my opinion).
I got a D60 and I love it I have not bought any new lenses for it yet but the lenses that comes with the kit is a great beginner camera and I is super easy to use. I am still learning new things every time I get to talking about photography! The hardest part for me is setting the white balance and using aperture for your benefit. The Nikon D40 is a great camera if you are not sure if you really want to do photography, but if your serious then I would spring for the D60.

you dont necessarily need a dslr to get decent macro shots. any camera that will allow lens attachments will work. i have a kodak z730 with macro lenses that takes decent macro shots. only get a dslr if you are serious about getting into photagraphy. you can still take crappy shots with an expensive camera.

This is an excellent point. The main reason I like the Digital SLR is because you get instant feed back and can adjust your pictures it is a great learning tool. just my .02.



The Nikon D60 is the way I would go but that is just my opinion you should get what fits your needs best.