Second hand camera for macro

anything I don't mind · 15 May 2013 at 16:23

I would like to buy a digital camera that can do good macro shots and has all the manual features but i don't want to spend more than £80-100. I have been looking at Nikon p500 and was wondering what you think of a Nikon p500 for £100, is that a good deal and a good choice?

Any other suggestions. If i could get a new one for £100 that does macro with similar features to p500 i would go for that but i don't think such a camera exists for £100.

a1ex2001 · 17 May 2013 at 10:25

Get a second hand bridge camera with a long zoom and add a Raynox DCR-250 close up adapter. The Fuji bridges are particularly popular for this I believe.

anything I don't mind · 19 May 2013 at 19:41

If you had to consider the buy cheap buy twice idea when selecting a camera for a low price. Would you jump to a SLR rather than get a bridge camera?

Raymond Lin · 19 May 2013 at 19:46

For £100, you are about £400 short to get a body and macro lens combo.

a1ex2001 · 20 May 2013 at 08:53

groen said:
If you had to consider the buy cheap buy twice idea when selecting a camera for a low price. Would you jump to a SLR rather than get a bridge camera?

Raymond Lin said:
For £100, you are about £400 short to get a body and macro lens combo.

Got to agree with Raymond on this one given the budget I would have course say get a second hand DSLR and a dedicated macro lens but your budget isn't really enough. If you have any room to stretch I'd look at something like a Canon 450D/30D and a Tamron 90mm Macro as this would be a great combination for what you want to shoot and also allow plenty of room for you to grow and expand the hobby.

anything I don't mind · 25 May 2013 at 19:31

After all your feedback I have deiced on a brand new Fujifilm FinePix SL240 for £130. Do you think that's a good choice? I will later on purchase the Raynox DCR-250.

Phal · 25 May 2013 at 21:49

I think you'll need the Raynox too before you can really get close but I'm sure you'll have fun

anything I don't mind · 29 May 2013 at 12:52

Just bought a fuji sl240 from bay for £80 including postage, saved myself £60 on retail price. Quite pleased with purchase, hope everything is ok with camera. Any thing you would check first thing to make sure camera is 100%. It has a 14 days money back return on it and i confirmed no scratches on the lens or lcd before purchase.