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Best Camera with good macro and a few other things

by JenAMom Dec 20, 2009 2:30AM PST

Hi,

I'm looking for a camera for my 11 year-old daughter. She would like a good macro and good resolution. Size is not a factor, so a super zoom, as long as it had a automatic lens cover, would be fine (she is very responsible, but why risk the whole lens cap thing). Our price range is up to about $350. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jen

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by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 20, 2009 7:52AM PST

Information about lens cap (or not) is never found in the specifications that the manufacturer releases.

But I would look at any of the new compact super zoom cameras.
Such as the Panasonic ZS1 and ZS3.
They don't look like a lens cap can be used on them.

Just about all of the small digital cameras do well with macro.

A Tip: It is very difficult to hold a camera steady enough for macro usage. You really need a tripod to get the best results.

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