I bought a new compact camera yesterday and so I had to get a new Phal so I had some flowers to test it on.
My last camera had a good macro (for a 5year old compact) so I was very concerned to make sure I got one that was at least as good. (The flash on the old one has failed over Christmas). This one seems pretty impressive and I was really pleased with this shot my hubby took with the lense right up against close to the flower.
I do have a mini-tripod and the first two shots were taken using it, but the last one was just holding the camera.
I'm really thrilled with both the camera and the Phal.