Need good macro replacement for Nikon 950

[chris_david]

The Nikon 950 we use at work has died and we need a replacement. I

see that Nikon no longer makes the swivel type of camera which

happens to be ideally suited to our use. Specifically, we take a lot

of macro shots and use the camera "stacked" on top of a microscope

eye piece to shot super macros. The 28mm filter size makes the 950

perfect for this.

 

Any suggestions for a replacement? I'm thinking of a 995 if I can

find a new one. Buying a used camera is not an option.

[jorgeortega]

We had the same problem. We invested over $1000 cnd in the microscope adaptal and then Nikon decided to discontinued these kind of cameras!

 

This is the best we got.

 

http://www.cameracanada.com/eNet-cart/Product.asp?pid=CP990&type=1

 

Good luck

[larry_tudor1]

Unless I'm wrong,Nikon still sell the Coolpix <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_cp4500.asp">4500<a/>

[chris_david]

Actually, they don't make the 4500 anymore but I did find one place that still had a few new ones left in stock.

 

I find it a bit surprising Nikon is giving up on the swivels especially since they make industrial microscopes that work very well with these. I guess the consumer appeal wasn't there.

 

Thanks,

Chris