Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Best point and shoot with close-up or macro capabilities?

by cosmic52 Dec 13, 2009 4:24AM PST

Hope to get some opinions. I need to find something under $200, preferably under $150 but I'm trying to be realistic, that has good close up or even macro capability. I'm photographing my handmade jewelry. I will be using a tripod and will have to get/build a light box set-up which limits what I spend on the camera. I can hunt for bargains, sales, etc. so waiting until January is fine.

Any suggestions welcome.

Discussion is locked

1 Posts

- Collapse + Expand Details

- Collapse -

Close-Up and Macro

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 13, 2009 8:27AM PST

Getting the tripod and light box is an excellent idea.

A versatile camera will serve you well.
A camera with some manual controls can help your with depth of field issues.
Take a good look at the Fujifilm S1500.
It has close-up and two macro settings.
You can find it from $150 to $200.

..

Back to Cameras forum