the site I liked for research was www.dpreview.com - hope this helps- Sue -----Original Message----- From: - JBS-L - Josselyn Botanical Society discussion list of the University of Maine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Rick Speer Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 11:09 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Digital cameras I'm interested in making the plunge and getting a digital camera this year and could use some recommendations from those in the know or with experience. Are there cameras out there that would take good macro plant pictures in the $300-$500 range? Any information or advice would be most appreciated. thanks, Rick Speer