Need a good CHEAPER digital camera

[smartie2000]

That one was an older model. Coolpix LS, actually all my photos are with that camera. lol I tend not to post my close up shots but you found one! I got it in 2007

I just got a coolpix S610, and it works just as well. Maybe better. I'm using it for vaccation, but the macro is great. Its more compact and has a few more features

Since they are automatic cameras you might have to do some tricking to get them to focus on the right subject if you plan to get that up close. But that depends on the subject. Usually its ok and you don't have to. Get a tripod too! I need one actually. Sometimes shaky hands cause them to be less focused, even though coolpix offers virbration reduction.