Compact camera with good macro (1 Viewer)

Birding Bob

Robert Williamson

• May 30, 2010

• #1

Hi all

I’m looking at buying myself a new compact camera and I would like to get one with very good macro and as there are so many on the market I was wondering if any of you could recommended one? I would like in to be able to take pictures of micro moths, small orchid flowers etc…

cheers,

Robert

 

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pdh

Well-known member

• May 30, 2010

• #2

have a look at the Ricoh GX100

 

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h14nha

Well-known member

• May 31, 2010

• #3

Hi Robert,
I use the Canon G11. It small enough to fit in your pocket, will take an external flash, shoots RAW files. It also has a flip out screen which is incredibley useful in the field.
Its resolution is fantastic, I've seen some amazing shots taken by better photographers than me. I have uploaded a pic of mine from the other day, not a great shot but you can see the detail it will produce. I have more shots if you would like to see any just let me know.
Best wishes
Ian

 

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Birding Bob

Robert Williamson

• May 31, 2010

• #4

Thanks very much pdh and Ian

What about these ones anyone on here used these?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/75819/show.html
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/76977/show.html
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/77046/show.html

 

ammadoux

Registered doux

• Jun 1, 2010

• #5

pdh said:

have a look at the Ricoh GX100

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i do recommend it very strongly, it gives excellent macro shots, and you can control the flash very well to get fantastic results on closeups.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgx100/

 

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pdh

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2010

• #6

Sorry I should have linked to some examples of macro work with the GX100 -- have a look at these ice crystal studies on Flickr, for instance

 

njlarsen

Gallery Moderator

Opus Editor

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• Jun 2, 2010

• #7

As a rule you get what you pay for. My wife is very happy with her canon G9, a predecessor for the G11.

Niels

 

James

I'm losing it!

• Jun 2, 2010

• #8

I have a Leica D-Lux 4 and thats good for macro too but not cheap!

James