prBrianpr

I want to buy a new camera to take pics to my acuarium. I have $200-$300 money to buy a new cam.

What cameras sre better to take macros in this range?

Im thinking in buy this camera:

Nikon unveils Coolpix L100 – budget superzoom camera with 15x optical zoom

people what you think.

thanks

Ben7

I have had difficulties with auto zoom cameras. I will be curious to hear what others say, though.

Seattle_Aquarist

Hi prBrianpr,

Pick up a copy of Consumer Reports this month (12/09), there is a ranking of the various types of Digital Cameras. I just bought the Canon Powershot SX110 IS. It is a Consumer Reports "Recommended" model that is being replaced by Canon with a newer more expensive model. I picked mine up for $180 on Close Out at our local Target.

Ben7

I meant problems with auto-focus, not auto zoom....

ashappard

any camera that supports manual focus is good. That way you can dial in the image and get the best shot. I'll agree that most Auto Focus modes are frustrating when trying macro shots. I picked up a used canon A710 cheap, and I can get some decent shots with it.

Zapins

You don't want a camera with lots of optical zoom. Zoom is for far away objects, not close up photography. I agree with Seattle_Aquarist, the best cameras for macro shots are the Canon Powershot series. I had a Canon Powershot A95 before I got my Canon 5D SLR camera and the Powershot offers the full range of manual settings and exposures that a pro camera offers, allowing you to take decent macro pictures.

A really good camera is the Canon Powershot G10. This is probably about the best non-pro camera you can get for macro. Or if you don't have the 350 bucks it costs, you could get the G9 which is nearly as good.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...delFeaturesAct