Best Camera for Close-ups of Clockworks?

I’d go for a Nikon D80 or D70. It’s quite possible to buy it in that price range. It’s a pro camera (digital) with interchangeable lenses. So your husband can try out different settings and buy himself a macro lens. Or you might get a nice deal for the body (just the camera) with a macro lens in a store that specializes in camera’s.

Macro lenses are the lenses that are used to photograph tiny objects, like the ladybug on a leaf or a drop of water in close-up.

I work professionally with the Nikon cams, we have several starting at the D70 up to D300. But the D80 is a very nice model that has all the options one might need. I can understand that all the types out there can be very confusing. So instead of listening to a slick sales talk I suggest to just try them out.

The slightly cheaper camera’s like Canon, have great options too But won’t offer that many or none interchangeable lenses. And spending a little extra buys you a camera that will work for any need and on a more personal note; We use them in the most unthinkable situations. And they survived for years to come…

Sony makes a good point and shoot line with a macro feature that goes to 1/2 inch. Check em out. As far nikon goes. If your staying under 600 the d40 will suit you just fine however the lense needed for good macro shots will run you 600 all buy itself. Take what you are shooting to the store and test it with cameras there.