All around best camera?

[Deuter]

I'm looking for the all around cheapest but best camera to take macros and close ups with great quality. thanks all!

 

[Phyl]

The best camera isn't going to be the cheapest and the cheapest isn't going to be the best. If you can give a price range of what you're willing to spend that will help narrow the field down and so that folks aren't recommending a DSLR when you've got a P&S budget (or visa versa).

My suggestion would be a D200 with a Sigma 105 macro lens. The D200 is a great camera and with the folks upgrading to the D300 there are a lot of gently used cameras on the market right now. But even that might be more than you're looking to spend.

 

[Deuter]

I'm looking to spend around 300 that's probally the most I can spend right now, i'm saving up to buy my first home right now, money is limited but I can still spend around 300 and be ok. the d200 is way out of my price range. I'll be able to afford something like that in about 3 years when i graduate college but now right now.

 

[sixfins]

You should take a look at Canon's A720is I've read pretty good reviews on it and it seems to take decent macros as well.

 

[zombiereef]

take a look at the canon 300d. i just picked one up on craigslist for $150 and it came with the stock 18-55mm lens. it is 6+MP and pretty good quality to boot. keep in mind that is the cheapest i have ever seen one. most are going for $300

 

[IHOP]

The cannon digital rebels have come down in price considerably.