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First Camera Anonymous
Hey I was interested in starting photography, but I'm on a budget and just want to give it a trial to see if I'm really interested in it after trying it with a decent camera. But I obviously don't want to go spend $8000 dollars on a super high end camera, what would be a good beginning camera? I'd prefer something under 500, 300 preferable, thanks. If it matters I think I'd be most interested in macro photography.

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Kodak Z712 IS

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