how about this..taken with the Samsung / Digimax S85 point and shoot camara.only 90£ bran new..and look at this amazing pic somone took with it. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/...14f36e9b_b.jpg

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oh wow thats purrty.

Would they have just used Macro for that or for pics like that do you have to fiddle with settings.

im not sure..i use SLRs..probably macro setting on it

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Personally I'm a Canon man and I know this is twice your budget, but the following may be something to think about;

looking for a camera but what one?

the fuji s5700 is a great bridge camera but if you can find one get the s5600 and fuji stripped some of the features out for the s5700 like raw and a heap of fstops as well and longer than 4 second exposures

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Save up and get an SLR mate...my mates selling a Cannon 350D in mint condition for £150 (body and lens). I actually think he has a buyer for it but i'll check with him let you know.

SLRs wopwopwopwop

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I recently (yesterday) got my first dslr 400d. Think it'll be a steep learning curve but I'm looking forward to it.

I still like my compact camera, and camera phone for ease of travel and quick use. But I can't wait to take the shots that i really want.

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throw and camera phone and the compact in the bin.you have an slr now..nothing comes close..its ok using a compact if its a shit hot one..if its a 100£ jobby i woulnt bother using it. thats me tho..i like the control of an slr..i control the camera instead of the compact controlling you..auto focus sucks on them things..thats the main reason i got an slr...manual focusing.

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Peacock mantis - in stock 3.50£ each 4th instar

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