Most digital cameras have a macro or super-macro mode that allows shots from about 1 to 3 cm distance; however, perspective distortions occur and the camera's own light is shadowed. A better but more expensive solution is an SLR with macro lens, possibly with ring flash, e.g. the Olympus E-330 with a flip LCD and matching macro lens for around 200 euros. From about 4 megapixels resolution is sufficient for all practical applications. Recommended makers in the entry segment are Olympus and Nikon, in the mid and upper segment Canon. Older bright compact cameras like the Sony F-707 have also proven themselves. As information sources, digitalkamera.de and dpreview.com are mentioned.