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[number 28]

I want to do Macro photography with a digital camera.Which camera's could I be looking at? :)

[nsu]

Check out this thread posted on the USENET:

http://forums.eyo.com.au/showthread.php?t=54671

[number 28]

Thank's for the info,NSU. :cool:

[jokiin]

Any suggestions to what will give decent results for close work at low cost ($500 to $800 range) need something for taking pics of circuit boards etc but don't want to blow the budget.

[redbears]

How about a Canon EOS 3000/300 Film Camera with a 50mm f/1.8 II lens?

[jokiin]

How about a Canon EOS 3000/300 Film Camera with a 50mm f/1.8 II lens?

I guess I didn't specify, but I need something digital, any thoughts?

[redbears]

Sorry, I thought as much, it was a cheap shot ;)

[JamesHill]

Canon 300D w/50mm 2.5 Macro

or if that's too much $$$

then Canon 300D w/50mm 1.8 w/ Kenko extension tubes

Failing that, then go get a Compact Digital, most of them have decent close focusing capabilities.. however it's NOT macro despite what the marketers say.

[sc_leader_bisho]

canon powershot A85, its digital and does practicaly anything. Only 400$

[CJay181]

I have a Canon Powershot S2IS and it takes great macro shots. It has two macro settings. One is closer then the standard macro and I have great shots of flowers as well as insects on leaves. With the 12 X optical zoom as well it is a very handy camera.