Looking for a camera that has a decent macro mode

[DarthV]

I've finally started to look into buying my own digital camera (been using a Nikon Coolpix 950 from work) and I'd like to get something that has a decent macro mode. Right now, for the money and feature set, the Canon S50 is the tp runner...but from reviews, they say it only has average macro performance.

Here's a pic, as an example of the pics I'd like to take, that I took with the nikon without the macro mode:

http://executor.hil.unb.ca/craig/images/fish/GT/GT035.jpg

[CDM]

This photo is actually great. How do you want it to be upgraded? Do you want to take even closer up shot?

[DarthV]

I'd like to get more closeups (macro) shots... I just don't know how good the Canon Powershot S50's lens is. My best friend has a S30, so I'm going to borrow that and try it out for a bit before I decide. I wish the 2nd generation of prosumer DSLRs were out already...I'd get one of those and a less than the S50 capable P&S digi cams... but the DSLRs are still a little too pricey for me...and I'd rather learn how to take better shots with a less expensive camera. I've also seen some adapters that will allow for the addition of 37mm lenses to the S50...so that might be something to try out for now.

[meriadoc]

if you want really good macro - i'd say stick to a nikon coolpix if possible - the coolpix cameras are well known for their macro capabilities.