anyone getting good macro shots under $500

[Emster]

I just came back to this thread it has so much good info. I'm still looking at new cameras and thinking of the canon a720is or the 570 is. I believe they are both under $200.00 each and both of them can add on lenses.

 

[Emster]

Just wanted to share some of my pics in this thread.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1120989

These were taken with a cheap point and shoot Olympus FE-110 with no lens adaptors. I can't wait to get my new camera.

 

[Shooter7]

Thanks a lot for bringing this thread back up. Just spent awhile reading the whole thing as I'm currently looking for a camera myself in the same price range as the OP. My mind has been getting clouded by all the info on dpreview, as well as the temptations of cameras like the rebels and D40's. I just want to have a camera that is good for general family pics, but I would like to get some really good close up pics of my corals ranging from a few inches inside the glass to around 18 inches from the front glass. A lot of info here regarding the add on adaptors and lenses as well. I'm trying to figure out what would best do the job for me, with me not spending more than I really need to. For example, the new G9 is looking nice, but a hefty price tag for a P&S, and I'm wondering if I might do just as well or even better with a cheaper camera and add on lenses. I'm actually still getting really good general pictures with my Nikon Coolpix 3200, but can't do squat with tank shots much.

 

[Kinetic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6533277#post6533277 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jackson vile
For me I did not want to have to lug around some big A$$ camera around my neck.

aww why not?

I hate hanging my camera off my neck, which is why I have a handstrap that goes around my hand. It's way better, until you fall...

also a nice camera bag also helps with that too. but i'm a little crazy when it comes to photography =/

 

[Emster]

I am looking at the g9 too but its a lot of $$$$. Right now its looking like the Canon a720is, it looks to be the bang for the buck and can add on lenses and is kinda small.