i collect knives and like to post pictures of them on forums. im in need of a camera that can take good quality up close pictures. this camera will ONLY be used for close up pics. my price range is 200-325. any suggestions on cameras or things to look for in a camera? thanks for any help.

since ur price for a camera is so low I am guessing you want a point and shoot?
If so try
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Nikon Coolpix S8000
One of those three.

yea i guess a pointvand shoot. i mean i really dont have the slightest clue what to look for when buying a camera.does anyone know if any of the cameras can take decently detailed upclose pictures?

all of em can

i had a nikon s8000 and the macro on it was great (close ups)

it could take bugs up close and was really impressive.

thanks for the suggestion guys.now however my price range is a little higher.im willing to spend 350-550 on a camera if i can find one that truly takes amazing close up pictures.(very detailed pics) please help me out.thanks

-Chris

p.s. I'm guessing SLR cameras are better?so if theres any good ones in my price range please let me know.thanks.

This post was edited by TaylorSwift on Apr 4 2011 05:58am

canons G series are great (but not sure of the price in your area) have tried the G9, G11 and G12
nikon P's are also good used the old P90, now they have the P500 and P7000


e: think if that is all you will spend a point and shoot is better, to get a dslr and a decent macro lens would cost alot more

This post was edited by jayandnix on Apr 4 2011 06:06am

damn these things get so pricey lol.i saw some dslr's at walmart for 400-600 so i though there might be something in there thats decent.i really need it ONLY for close ups.so if anyone knows a camera that is amazing for close-ups please let me know.

zZzZ sry for the early bump but i wanted to edit my post and cannot.

ive decided to spend even more on one.my price range is now 600-1000.im doing some research and seeing that macro lenses are what is used for good close up pictures?

This post was edited by TaylorSwift on Apr 4 2011 07:35am

buy a canon or nikon SLR for around 600-700 then buy a tamron 90mm 1:1 macro - i used to own this lens on a d200 its amazing for macro.(macro is close up) - it is better and cheaper than the nikon equivalent (because i owned 105 nikkor macro too :P)


that will be your best bet. the lens is sharp and clear and gets awesome reviews. the camera body is up to you... what the best you can afford really.

the lens is the MOST important thing for close ups. so pick a good one and buy a body that is still within yourbudget as the lens is more important