Camera Recommendations

[TheFaQQer]

Buy an iPhone 4s.

Why Smartphones Haven't Killed the Camera - AndroidPIT

 

[TheFaQQer]

If you want decent close up photos, then you need to either have a compact with a decent macro mode, or an SLR where you can get a decent macro lens for it.

And if necessary, get a light box as well to help take better shots.

 

[kaiser78]

We bought an entry level DSLR last year for £350 - Pentax kx. Awesome camera and great photos - downside...bulky to carry around. Would recommend though.

 

[bobspud]

Do not at all waste time on a compact. Its Pointandshootless
If it is for a website or even for pleasure then always use an SLR.
There is no lens quality comparison at all.
Get a entry level Nikon/Canon SLR and the pics will be great.

Enjoy the fruit & veg

Yep you are right an entry level SLR will always beat a compact...

Or are you sure???

daisy close-up fujifilm X10 144, slight S-curve and sharpening | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[TheFaQQer]

You could just wait for a Lytro to ship internationally

 

[Halo Jones]

Canon EOS 1100D

+1, I use a macro lens & get some very clear shots of my 40k models & I am a complete noob in the art of photography

 

[redgiant]

I picked up a Sony NEX-5n last year for around £500 with two lenses. Would recommend it.

Sony NEX-5N Review: Digital Photography Review