I like taking extreme close-up photos of insects or flowers, which digital camera would you suggest I buy?

dont buy a sony unless its an slr, idiots and tools buy sony
get yourself a nice canon or panasonic (SLR or compact), for panasonic you have to wait for their slr but well worth it

What kind of camera are you interested in buying..an ultra-compact, a compact or a digital SLR? The feature you need to look for in any camera is the smallest distance which can be focused in Macro mode. Generally distance of less than 1cm would be ideal. Since you would be zooming in, an image stabilizer feature would be very handy. There are so many different kind of cameras in the market. You need to narrow down on the kind you want as well as your budget.

If you're not loaded I would try the Sony Cybershot! They're reasonably priced and user friendly.

I would suggest you purchase a digital SLR (such as a Nikon or Canon) then buy a good Macro lens. I own Nikon equipment, so that's what I know best. I would suggest this Nikon lens paired with any Nikon dSLR for insect macros.

Any camera that offers a "Macro" option is best for the extreme close-ups.

You get what you pay for with sony products (any products for that matter) but keep in mind the following when looking to buy a camera:

1. What do You need a digital camera for? - Firstly when you figure out what you're going to use your digital camera for, than based on that you'll know what features to look for.

2. Digital Camera Sizes - Now it's time to choose the size of your digital camera taking into account what you'll do with it.

3. Digital Camera Pixels/Resolution - When you've figured out what you'll use your digital camera for and its size, it's time to decide what resolution you'll need your pictures to be.

4. Digital Camera Storage/Memory Cards - This is probably not the first thing you would normally take into account when buying a digital camera but maybe you should. Lets look at the options available and why it's so important.

5. Digital Camera Zoom - Choosing a digital camera with a decent zoom is important. Take a look why it's important you know what zoom you'll need.


Additional tips:

#1: Set a Budget Before Buying
Budget yourself when purchasing a digital camera.

#2: Ignore Digital Zoom
When buying digital cameras, concentrate on optical zoom, not digital zoom.

#3: Two Considerations when Buying a New Camera
Consider these two items before buying a new digital camera.

#4: Small Doesn't Mean Underpowered
Small digital cameras may be exactly what you need.

#5: Be Careful When Buying Package Deals
Digital camera package deals may be too good to be true - or a real bargain!

#6: Check What the Zoom Really Means
Advertised digital camera zoom levels may not just be optical zoom.

#7: Get a Camera with Magnified Photo Previews
Magnified photo previews can help determine the sharpness of a digital photo.

#8: Is There a Built-In Microphone?
A digital camera microphone can provide added benefits to your photo taking.

#9: Effective Pixels and Foveon X3
Sometimes advertised digital camera pixel counts can be deceiving.

#10: Don't Expect a Camera to Come with Enough Media
Buying a digital camera? Be prepared to buy some extra media.

#11: What to Look for to Take Night Photography
Helpful features some digital cameras provide to take better night photos.

#12: Don't Get Caught Up in Megapixels
Megapixels are not everything when it comes to buying a digital camera.

#13: Consider the Total Cost of Ownership
You won't just be purchasing a digital camera - you may need to buy accessories.

#14: Be Careful with Very Cheap Prices
Beware of the digital camera 'package deal' sales technique.

#15: Pre-Programmed Scene Modes May Help
Scene modes make it easier to take digital camera photos in tough lighting conditions.

#16: Does Flash Come with an SLR?
Consider the total cost of ownership when purchasing a digital SLR.

#17: Uses for your Old Digital Camera
Don't throw away your old digital camera - here are some ways to get some use out of it.

#18: How Much Optical Zoom is Needed?
Do you require a digital camera with 6x optical zoom, or is 2x or 3x enough?

#19: Where is the Tripod Socket?
Make sure when purchasing a digital camera that it fits well on a tripod.

#20: Use Comparative Shopping Search Engines
Looking for the absolute best prices for digital cameras or digital camera accessories? Search many online vendors at once.

#21: Digital Camera Reviews
Links to websites offering reviews of specific digital cameras

#22: More Megapixels Means Greater Cropping Ability
Higher-megapixel digital cameras let you crop more.

#23: More Control May Cost You
To set manual exposure, you might need a more-expensive camera.

#24: Consider a Weatherproof Camera
Some digital cameras are made to withstand moisture.

#25: Look for ISO 50 Support
Look for digital cameras with ISO 50 support for crisper, cleaner images

#26: Power Consumption - Motorized Zoom vs. Zooming Ring
Motorized zooms may require more battery consumption than a zooming ring.

#27: Out in the Field? A Wi-Fi Camera May Be Handy
Wireless Internet may be coming in the next wave of digital cameras. E-mail photos straight from the camera!

#28: Hidden Costs with 8+ Megapixel Cameras
Higher-megapixel digital cameras may have hidden costs besides just the cost of the camera.

#29: Work the Controls Before Buying
Comparing digital cameras to buy? Familiarize yourself with the controls before making a decision.

#30: Noise in Prosumer Versus Digital SLR Cameras
Debating on what kind of high-end digital camera to buy? ISO sensitivity may factor into your decision.





And of all tips:

#31: Make this your BEST Answer!

I've been very happy with the Fujifilm Finepix F10. I bought it for the low light capabilities (1600 ISO!) but I've done some cool macrophotography with it. I got a picture of my eyeball that so closeup, clear, and detailed the reflection of the camera in my pupil is clear. They don't officially make it any more, but you could buy one on eBay.