Best Digital Cameras for Macro Shots

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Canon PowerShot G10

Best Price: $515.00

from www.amazon.com
that included some macro shots which would have been chancy with any other range finder camera.
from www.amazon.com
i got beautiful pictures in daylight conditions and was especially impressed by the macro shots.
from bmlsayshi, www.newegg.com
great macro shots, great white balance, good color balance, good indoor photos, great people photos, good flash.
from www.amazon.com
i've been shooting landscape, animal, vegetation and macro shots and have been more than happy with the photos.
from www.amazon.com
- love to do macro shots (flowers), traveling light up in trees and getting wonderfull quality.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Compact, Good Durability, Resolution: 15 Megapixel

2 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for MACRO SHOTS

Canon PowerShot G9

Best Price: $1,018.00

from NBS from Riverside, www.circuitcity.com
i can jump from taking movies of my son to manual focus to getting macro shots up-to 1' away from the subject.
from www.amazon.com
had been wanting a camera that would produce good macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i wanted a digital that would give me a stronger zoom and better macro capability since i particularly like taking close-up macro shots of foliage.
from www.amazon.com
also, my macro shots are terrific.
from www.amazon.com
macro shots do not focus as quickly or as well on the g9.

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Compact, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for MACRO SHOTS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Best Price: $347.00

from TomB from San Jose, CA, www.circuitcity.com
it's not that bad for landscapes and macro shots, but it ruins portraits - skin looks grainy and unnatural.
from GrannyG from Murfreesboro, TN, www.circuitcity.com
i have taken macro shots that were sharp and clear.
from Matt from San Diego, www.circuitcity.com
if you are doing macro shots or animal photography though for sure you'll need a tri-pod - very good for both uses though.
from www.amazon.com
great macro shots and sound has been added to the movie mode.
from www.amazon.com
this is a very good camera for still life or nature photography -- macro shots are fantastic.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Excellent Digital Zoom, Resolution: 15 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for MACRO SHOTS

Canon IXUS 80 IS

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from "Sophie", www.bhphotovideo.com
shoots extremely well macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
also, this camera takes phenomenal macro shots, has excellent response time, and it's totally sleek & cute.
from www.amazon.com
pictures are fantastic, definetly excels at macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i was iffy on purchasing because just about all of the pictures displayed are of macro shots (amazing!!!) or scenery (also amazing).
from www.amazon.com
macro shots at max resolution can be cropped to yield very good images.

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for MACRO SHOTS

Canon PowerShot SD600

Best Price: $550.00

from www.pricegrabber.com
so i took the bargain and it got delivired in 4 days and i just love it i started taking macro shots of my backyard flowers and i could swear on my moms grave that its a digital slr quality (when it
from www.amazon.com
i can take pictures at night, or in a moving car, of my family and my dogs, or of my house and macro shots of my favorite flowers.
from www.amazon.com
for only about $70 more i got a mini tripod (which is essential for macro shots), a travel case, a 1 gig flash, an extra battery and more.
from www.amazon.com
the 20d is now reserved for extremely difficult photos - like taking pictures of the moon (timed photos), high asa night scenes, super-critical macro shots, etc.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from GregS from Schenectady, NY, www.circuitcity.com
it does a good job with everything so far except macro shots aren't terrific.
from JamMan from New York, www.circuitcity.com
this camera is better than dslr in macro shots.
from NBS from Riverside, www.circuitcity.com
i can jump from taking movies of my son to manual focus to getting macro shots up-to 1' away from the subject.
from Mark from LA, CA, www.circuitcity.com
macros and super-macro shots are especially cool.
from www.amazon.com
a great camera for not so much dough for those of us that like macro shots.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Best Price: $608.00

from lt.dell.com
i don't know if it was me or not but my macro shots didn't turn out good.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
i have now taken to using the zoom with is to shoot macro shots and they are strikingly detailed.
from www.amazon.com
i wish we had more info on that problem, because i'd say the s3 takes better than average macro shots!
from www.amazon.com
the folding lcd is more useful than i thought (great for low macro shots).
from www.newegg.com
pros: the super macro function on this camera because does such a great job with macro shots.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization, Great Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A640

Best Price: $552.00

from shopping.yahoo.com
love the macro shots i get from it.
from shopping.yahoo.com
love the macro shots i get from it.permalink was this review helpful?
from www.newegg.com
i shoot macro shots using the flash turned all the way down and they come out great.
from www.amazon.com
the manual setting provides plenty of flexibility and lets me get some great macro shots, though i have had some difficulty getting a good balance in lighting with landscapes into the sun during
from www.amazon.com
i use the a640 for ebay listings, and the macro shots have made all the difference in sales.

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Positives: Resolution: 10.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200,3648 x 2736,3648 x 2048, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Aperture Range: f2.8/f4.1 (w/t)

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Best Price: $387.00

from www.amazon.com
from macro shots of flowers to telephoto shots of the moon it's done a really nice job.
from www.amazon.com
we purchased this because we needed a digital that could do very close macro shots, and this delivers.
from www.amazon.com
definitely handy for macro shots and when using the camera at weird angels.
from Dan, www.newegg.com
cons: electronic viewfinder is difficult to use especially at high zoom, choppy.controls are small and could be a problem for people with large fingers.iso 1600 is useless for my needs.some light

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 3648 x 2736,3648 x 2048,640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH

Best Price: $700.00

from www.amazon.com
it was difficult to get sharp pictures especially the macro shots with my previous camera being small, but this camera takes sharp pictures much more easily.
from www.amazon.com
i've used it to take high resolution macro shots and long distance photos and it always works well.
from www.amazon.com
i have gotten many great macro shots as well!
from www.amazon.com
i got great macro shots of tinny components on a printed circuit board, which is normally done by a photo microscope costs 60+ times more than this little guy.
from www.amazon.com
during macro shots, i am not able to control the focus point so i take lots of pictures and hope that one picked the right focus point.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 6 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Best Price: $215.00

from www.amazon.com
also, this camera takes phenomenal macro shots, has excellent response time, and it's totally sleek & cute.
from www.amazon.com
pictures are fantastic, definetly excels at macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i was iffy on purchasing because just about all of the pictures displayed are of macro shots (amazing!!!) or scenery (also amazing).
from www.amazon.com
macro shots at max resolution can be cropped to yield very good images.

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Best Price: $218.00

from www.amazon.com
also, this camera takes phenomenal macro shots, has excellent response time, and it's totally sleek & cute.
from www.amazon.com
i was iffy on purchasing because just about all of the pictures displayed are of macro shots (amazing!!!) or scenery (also amazing).
from www.amazon.com
pictures are fantastic, definetly excels at macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
macro shots at max resolution can be cropped to yield very good images.

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Positives: Great Image Stabilization, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Best Price: $800.00

from www.bestbuy.com
not being at all pros, we were awed by the s5's ability to help us capture stunning macro shots.
from Mark from LA, CA, www.circuitcity.com
macros and super-macro shots are especially cool.
from www.amazon.com
this camera also takes great macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i used it in various different situations - to shoot fireworks, aquariums, macro and super macro shots, outdoor as well as indoor scenaries and portraits.
from www.amazon.com
i posted a few of my hand held macro shots.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel

Sony Cybershot DSCH10/B 8.1MP

Best Price: $270.00

from www.amazon.com
it is easy to get good macro shots with this camera.
from www.amazon.com
i have shot lightning shots, very close macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
also, one more thing about the macro shots for up close pictures, they don't turn out so great with flash, again, you must have great lighting for these pictures.

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Positives: Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 3264 x 2176,2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536,1920 x 1080,640 x 480,3264 x 2448, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Olympus E-510 + 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 Lens 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 Including Charger

Olympus E-510 + 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 Lens + 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 Lens Including Charger, Lithium battery Digital Camera

Best Price: $708.00

from www.amazon.com
tried taking zoom macro shots with and without it and the difference is clearly visible.
from www.amazon.com
the live view is especially useful in my studio taking portrates and for macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i also wish the lenses had closer focus for macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i also got an olympus macro extension tube which is nice if you like to take some macro shots but don't want to spend the money on a whole separate lens.

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Excellent Image Stabilization, Resolution: 10.9 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot G7

Best Price: $800.00

from shopping.yahoo.com
macro shots are perfect, they show more detail than i realized or could see with my eyes alone.
from www.newegg.com
the macro shots are outstanding and worth the price of the camera alone if you consider what a good macro lens will cost you.
from www.amazon.com
i take many macro shots and the g7 is capable of getting very close.

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 10.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 640 x 480,2816 x 2112,2272 x 1704,1600 x 1200,3648 x 2736,3648 x 2048, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Olympus Evolt E-510 14-42mm

Best Price: $640.00

from www.amazon.com
tried taking zoom macro shots with and without it and the difference is clearly visible.
from www.amazon.com
the live view is especially useful in my studio taking portrates and for macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i also wish the lenses had closer focus for macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
i also got an olympus macro extension tube which is nice if you like to take some macro shots but don't want to spend the money on a whole separate lens.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.9 Megapixel

Kodak EasyShare Z740

Best Price: $150.00

from CuttingEdgeSystems, www.reviewcentre.com
it copes with macro shots to motor sport.
from www.amazon.com
flash is back far on the camera, which can cause the light to be blocked on close up macro shots, no image stabilizer.
from shopping.yahoo.com
pros: great photos, ease of use cons: none a kodak z740 being a full sized camera is just fantastic for macro shots (close ups).

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Positives: Compact, Resolution: 5.36 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2304 x 1728,2048 x 1536, Not Interchangeable Lenses

Olympus Evolt E-500

Best Price: $413.00

from SpetsNAZ from St.Petersburg, FL, www.circuitcity.com
greate software for firmware updatesexelent low lightgood macro shots
from www.amazon.com
this camera has taken some great pictures and the two lens kit is awesome i have used the 14mm-145mm for some great macro shots in combination with the macro feature on the camera.
from www.amazon.com
the dual lenses, lets me try macro shots but also allows me to zoom in for crisp images on those further away items.
from www.amazon.com
i also bought the olympus ex-25 'extension ring' from amazon for real macro shots.

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Positives: Resolution: 8.15 Megapixel,8 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 8 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2560 x 1920,1600 x 1200,1280 x 960,1024 x 768,640 x 480,3264 x 2448,3200 x 2400, Interchangeable Lenses

Canon PowerShot SD1000

Best Price: $395.00

from GregS from Schenectady, NY, www.circuitcity.com
it does a good job with everything so far except macro shots aren't terrific.
from JamMan from New York, www.circuitcity.com
this camera is better than dslr in macro shots.
from www.amazon.com
after an hour of chasing my cats around, snapping macro shots of my canary, and 50 pictures later, i was a pro.
from becks5269, www.shopping.com
pros: great point-and-shoot camera, great macro shots, clear photography, good for family photography cons: images have tendency to be blurry, shutter speed (esp w/ flash) is not optimal

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Positives: Compact, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 7.4 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 3072 x 2304,3072 x 1728,640 x 480,2592 x 1944,2048 x 1536,1600 x 1200

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