this will be used mostly for taking pics of toy samples at 1-3' distances.
needs: 5-8 megapixel, excellent macro & close-up focus, video, USB cable, internal battery w/charger is preferred (no AA batts)
don't care about: form factor, memory card type, "high end" features.
<$300
someone here recommended Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P200 but I read on dpreview that it doesn't have great focus up close.
needs: 5-8 megapixel, excellent macro & close-up focus, video, USB cable, internal battery w/charger is preferred (no AA batts)
don't care about: form factor, memory card type, "high end" features.
<$300
someone here recommended Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P200 but I read on dpreview that it doesn't have great focus up close.