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My phone's not cutting the mustard. The problem isnt the light source, it's the focus. Cost is not really an issue, but I'd prefer something that's not too pricey. Something specifically designed for capturing images close up.

USB and easy interfacing is a must, preferably included with the camera.

Thanks.

What kind of phone do you have? You can get some macro lens kits for cameras. I have an olio clip for my iPhone, which does a pretty useable job for not much money.

Slr.
I use a Nikon D3200 - rookie photographer

I use a cannon powershot A3500 IS

Its a point and shoot camera that cost me about $200 but you could probably find it for cheaper.

couple of example images

If it's for miniature photography, you might want to avoid DSLRs.

Sounds like a weird thing to say, but there's one problem with DSLRs (that makes them awesome for good photos, but awful for miniature photography, unless you REALLY know what you are doing). They have big sensors. And big sensors limit the depth of field of your focus. So it makes only a limited amount of your picture be "in focus". Awesome if you shoot a portrait of somebody and create a nice blurry background, not so awesome if you want to take shot of a model that needs to be fully in focus.

So in short, a good higher end compact camera is easier to take miniature pictures with, than a DSLR. IF your lighting is good that is.

So models to look out for: Fuji Finepix X-20 (my personal favorite, also my most trusty travel camera), canon Powershot G16 or SX700, Nikon Coolpix P7800 or P330,

All these cameras have 1 thing in comon. Good, slightly larger sensors without being too big for miniature photography, and full manual control for when you start figuring out what the full potential of manual photography can do... Again, the X-20 is one I can't recommend enough. My GF isn't into photography, but can rely on a brilliant "full dummy mode" where the camera even decides the settings on what you get in frame, and I get to go full manual on it.

If you are set on buying a camera, I've had decent results with my Canon ixus too. They can be had fairly cheap, and can also go 'full manual' mode for when you want to get to grips with things. As Elmir says, lighting is crucial. I'd go as far as to say, the lighting is far more important than the camera.


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