Need camera that takes super close shots.

[Rangerscott]

I LOVE to post pics when I'm working on my wheels or PC stuff. 90% of the time I need to take a pic that is inches away from something. I have a SONY dsc-w290 and it sucks at that. Needs to be almost a foot away to do clear close ups. I had a KODAK v1253 that was awesome at super close ups, but it fell ill of the sticking lens and auto shut offs.

I need a $200ish camera that likes to be up close and person. Don't care about the zoom. Would like it to capture HD vid too, but as a last resort it doesnt have to.

[Homeslice]

Ricohs are good at that

Of course, they are not one of the "hipster-accepted" brands

[Avatard]

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-L110-Vib...0580695&sr=8-4

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Avatard

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-L110-Vib...0580695&sr=8-4

Walmart is having that for $200 on black friday.

[Avatard]

1) Has a good optical zoom, wide to 28mm; 15x
2) Has Macro mode
3) Says "Nikon" on it
4) Meets your price point

[the chi]

Any quality camera with Macro settings should do what you want. Or if you go the more expensive route you can get a Macro lens.

[Homeslice]

Almost every camera claims to have a macro setting, even cellphones......but Ricohs can focus down to 1cm

[LeeNetworX]

Don't lie; you are looking for a camera that takes close-up shots so you can send pricktures that make your little fella look bigger than he is.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Don't lie; you are looking for a camera that takes close-up shots so you can send pricktures that make your little fella look bigger than he is.

If you're gonna false advertise, go all out:

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I LOVE to post pics when I'm working on my wheels or PC stuff. 90% of the time I need to take a pic that is inches away from something. I have a SONY dsc-w290 and it sucks at that. Needs to be almost a foot away to do clear close ups. I had a KODAK v1253 that was awesome at super close ups, but it fell ill of the sticking lens and auto shut offs.

I need a $200ish camera that likes to be up close and person. Don't care about the zoom. Would like it to capture HD vid too, but as a last resort it doesnt have to.

It may be a stupid question but just to cover the bases, does the Sony still do poorly with close shots when in macro mode (flower on the 4 way rocker switch)?