Need good macro camera

[ares1214]

does anybody know of a high quality, non dslr, camera that is very good for macro. price range is up to 400$, kodak is preferred, but any company is ok.

 

[TheViper]

OLYMPUS SP-590UZ - $309.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830111282


I've used an older Olympus model (same series) for professional photography and they come with a Macro and Super Macro setting that I've found to be absolutely fantastic.

 

[ares1214]

looks good, but what do you think of this:

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/788710/Kodak-EasyShare-Z1015-IS-10-0/

thanx for the help!

 

[TheViper]

Here is the Macro range on the Kodak:

Wide macro: 0.1–1.0 m
Tele macro: 0.7–3.5 m

Now here is the Macro range on the Olympus:

Wide: 3.9" – infinity (0.1m – infinity)
Tele: 66.9" – infinity (1.7m – infinity)

Super Macro mode: 0.39" - infinity (1cm - infinity)

 

[ares1214]

good point, but would the kodak be decent for macro?

 

[TheViper]

In all honesty I couldn't tell you as I've never used Macro on a Kodak yet. But if you are serious about wanting high quality Macro's the Olympus will not disappoint you at all.

 

[ares1214]

thanks! 😀

 

[TheViper]

You're welcome.



You're going post some of those Macro shots, right?

 

[ares1214]

maybe, first i might want to buy the camera lol :lol:

 

[TheViper]

That's probably a good start.

 

[ares1214]

lol yea i would think so :lol:

 

[CourtYardHound]

Buy the Kodak they are the last major American Optics/Imaging company and they make great, easy to use products....