Hi Helka

The camera I use for wonderful close-up work is a Nikon 2020 body with a
55mm autofocus macro lens.  The camera can be used (as I have done) as
an aim and shoot camera with everything being done for you
automatically, or all the automatic features can be turned off and you
can get as technical as you wish.  Nikon no longer makes the 2020 body,
but it is available at used camera shops and fairs.

Helka Gordon wrote:
>
> I need to take close-up photos for wildflowers.  The camera I
> have is a Canon EOS Elan A 1425250 with an EF zoom lens, quite
> new, but too complicated for me. I would appreciate any
> suggestions for a simple close-up camera, filters, etc.  I also
> want to sell the Canon.  Also, I am looking for the best ink-jet
> printer for color pictures of flowers; any suggestions along
> those lines would be most welcome.  Thanks in advance.