Looking for best camera to photograph insects.

appleguy123 · Nov 25, 2012, 02:12 PM

I am looking for a good point and shoot camera in the $150-$250 range. I want to use it to take photographs of my praying mantids which can be very, very small (about the size of a hearing aid battery) or up to 6".

I want a camera that can shoot them substantially better than my iPhone 5 up close. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Designer Dale · Nov 25, 2012, 02:51 PM

Here's a list from B&H Photo. Pick one, but don't expect great macro from any of them. Those of us who shoot macro use specialized lenses like my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro.

Dale

And no sarcasm is meant here.

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Designer Dale macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Folding space	Here's a list from B&H Photo. Pick one, but don't expect great macro from any of them. Those of us who shoot macro use specialized lenses like my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro. Dale And no sarcasm is meant here. __________________ How to Post, Quote and Multi-Quote Photos - My Google Docs Folder 12/2011 I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
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