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[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

[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

[TheFaQQer]

You could just wait for a Lytro to ship internationally

[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???

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[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.

[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.

[TheFaQQer]

Buy an iPhone 4s.

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[Malcolm Buggeridge]

Yes, the Nikon & Canon entry level models seem like a good bet.

Thanks for the recommendations chaps.

[Cliphead]

Nikon D3100
Canon EOS 1100D

My son has the Nikon D3000 and has taken some stunning pics with it !

Of course you can put in thru your Ltd. Seriously.

+1 Nikon D3000

[Platypus]

Get a entry level Nikon/Canon SLR and the pics will be great.

Nikon D3100
Canon EOS 1100D

My son has the Nikon D3000 and has taken some stunning pics with it !

Of course you can put in thru your Ltd. Seriously.

[SupremeSpod]

Buy an iPhone 4s.

[suityou01]

I have a requirement for a camera; I don't particularly want to spend a huge amount of money - up to 400 quid perhaps - but I need something that will be good for taking good quality close up photographs of various items (mostly fruit and veg) for a website I'm building.

Is there a decent compact camera up to the task? Or would I more likely be requiring an SLR with some special lens for close ups?

Whilst I'm on the subject, as it's for a website, could I purchase said camera through my Ltd?

Ploughs in advance.

Please tell me this is your real name

[saptastic]

I have a requirement for a camera; I don't particularly want to spend a huge amount of money - up to 400 quid perhaps - but I need something that will be good for taking good quality close up photographs of various items (mostly fruit and veg) for a website I'm building.

Is there a decent compact camera up to the task? Or would I more likely be requiring an SLR with some special lens for close ups?

Whilst I'm on the subject, as it's for a website, could I purchase said camera through my Ltd?

Ploughs in advance.

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

[bobspud]

The Fuji X10 is pretty good.

FUJIFILM X10 | Fujifilm Global

[BigTime]

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