High end equates Nikon D1X or the Canon model. But since you probably don't want to spend that much... The Coolpix 5000 is a bust. Forget about that one for macro work. The others I don't know about. So me saying that they won't do what you want them for would be moot. The digital cameras with the greatest macro features are the Nikon 9xx series and the Olympus 2500L. If you don't believe me, check out my photos at http://pvas.com/photos/photo.htm Francine __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader