First - Many times a scratch will not even be noticeable when viewing the photos.
Can you see the results of the scratch in the pictures you take?
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I have a Ricoh R8 camera, The lens is badly scratched and I have been in touch with the company who will charge me an extortionate price for replacing the lens. Does anybody have any suggestions for a good replacement camara for a reasonable price. I need a camera that takes excellent macro shots. Thanks.

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