what to buy.? At our dental office we are just starting to look for a digital camera to take very close pictures of teeth. The problem is we are all amatures at photography or digital cameras. I said we need a macro lens to do this. Some else said we need zoom capability, I don't think that is right.

I suggested we need a digital SLR like a nikon rebel, of course with a flash too. Does it need to be a "ring" flash?

I know nikon rebels are $800 and up, and the macro lens would be a separate expense too, right?

Some else at the office was hoping we could do this with a much cheaper camera, I said "in your dreams"!

Please advise...