Cameras again...what's for me?
 

We got the dreaded phone call today...the $1500 Sony was dearly departed. :neutral:

Not wanting to spend a huge amount right now on a camera, we would like to get something in the $300-$400 range that has macro capabilities and a rechargeable battery.

We are looking at the Nikon Coolpix 5100. Any comments?

Can't help you much in brands or cameras now Emily, I have been out of the reading loop to long on them, but if you can get one that has a viewfinder you can swivel to different angles it is awsome for top down pics like Jamie does. I think the cool pics do that but not sure.

Steve

I have th cannon A75 and for the price you cant beat it. Im am very impressed with this cameras capabilities.

**EDIT** Sorry no rechargables, but then again you can buy a set of rechargable AA's, works just as well.

Can you show me some pics with that camera kris?

Two thumbs up for the coolpix. I've had the earlier model now for ~5 years. The newer model is basically the same, with a few improvements.
Approaching 15,000 pictures and no service required yet.

Mitch

Just E-mailed you a pic from the $400 Fuji E510. Seems to be a good value camera.

56K Warning
 

No Problem. I was worried about the quality of macro shots until i actually took some. Its and awesome little camera. Since macro function seem to be the test on all digi's:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...pzoos_test.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...ap_med-med.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...kfrags-med.JPG
Just to show you how macro these actually are:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/1125crop.JPG
The only thing i did was crop the full sized photo.
A motion shot:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat..._green_cap.JPG
And My Baby Pather attacking poor Lilly:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...Attack-med.JPG[/list]