I have been very happy with the Olympus C-7000. It will focus at 3 1/4 inches
(8 cm) in its macro mode.
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Reuel Cornelia
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Most digital cameras from the well-known manufacturers (Nikon, Canon,
Pentax, Olympus) will be fine for gross photography. An single lens
reflex (SLR) type of camera with interchangable lenses is ideal but I
suggest NOT buying the zoom lens in a "kit" but buy camera body and a
macro lens that w