looking to get started.....

[BFD253]

i have been inspired, any suggestions on a camera under 500 that i can get sick shots with??

[Daveytree]

I've been taking my shots with an old Sony Cyber-shot... you can get pretty good pics if you just make sure you get a model with a Zeiss lens (makes a difference!) and very important: it needs to have a macro setting so you can get real close (on the Sony cameras, the macro symbol looks like a little flower).

For example:
http://anonym.to/?http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cybershot-DSC-W100-Digital-Optical/dp/B000ENRFNS/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1320276761&sr=8-14

Of course, you can get much better cameras for more money..... don't let me hold you back :-)

These shots were taken with a Sony DSC-W100:
http://www.fullmeltbubble.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7316

[Bubbleman]

I have a G12.. Canon.. great little camera.. bought it when my pro model 5D mark II was damaged by salt water... now of course it doesnt really compare with that camera.. but i was very happy with it as it has full manual controls macro settings as well as a variety of additional lens you can attach to it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g12

peace
Bubble man

[BFD253]

Word! thanks for the advice, and for this dope site!! my bubblebags have treated me well and now it's time to swoop a camera!!