I use a Fuji S7000. Simple 6.3 or 12.6 (interpolated) three types of memory card (compact II or Compact disc or fuji's own. Macro (8cms) or supermacro (1cm) (this is pretty damn close and shadow from the lens is the problem). You can take a piccy of a crocus stamen. Built in flash and all the usual refinements. Dead easy to use and cost me around 375 UK pounds on an internet deal from dixons would you believe.

Only complaint is that at 12.6 Meg pix the interpolation is agressive and if you print above 40 X 30 inches you can sometimes notice the digital interference.(yeah...who prints that big? Well the camera has a zoom funtion that allows massive zoom. Imagine a picture of a ring and then zoom in just to see one gemstone. This is where the huge print area comes in to play. You dont actually print the 40 X 30 but just a fraction of it on 8 X 10. Everything about the camera screams professional and I would buy it again.

Spot the Dog (who is usually a Nikon dog but tried Fuji for a change)