Macro photo setup on budget?

[Piecho]

Hey,
I've been using this 10-15$ 1000x usb microscope for a macro inspections, but quality from 0.3mpx sensor is not perfect : D
I do not see any budget friendly option myself however.
My current idea is getting used Nikon D3300 with some lens distances for better macro shots. That will cost me ~200-250E for a 10 years heavy setup that will probably give me some decent quality pictures.

Nikon D3300 - Wikipedia

Still, maybe I am over-engineering and you have any other idea for cheaper and simpler setup?

 

[Creeperpark]

You get what you pay for and spending more will get more.

 

[Piecho]

Sorry, but that literary means nothing : d
Photography changed a lot last 15~years. We do use much more AI features and other algorithms for postprocessing.
Question is is still today nessesary to get 10 years old DSLR for ~200e or we do have better solutions now days in this budget and for this specific case.

M3/4 is also in this budget, on the bottom you can see models list https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_PEN_E-P3

 

[Chuckeye]

USB digital microscope

Cheers

 

[Piecho]

USB digital microscope

Cheers

Read my first post again please : (

 

[Chuckeye]

Read my first post again please : (

Ah, I see. Same thing but three times the price !

A Nikon DX series camera is a much more expensive option.

Then you need a macro lens such as a AF 105mm f2.8 for another $2-300.

And a set of extension tubes, another ~$50.

The limiting factor of a lens is the minimum focusing distance, hence a macro lens.

And a tripod

Cheers

 

[Piecho]

I do not have budget for proper DX and macro lens now : )

D3300 with 18-55 lens 160E, tubes + reverse lens mount 16e, tripod 4e.

From really cheap option that seems interesting, might give a try Universal Clip Microscope 60X LED Jewelry Magnifying Glass Focusing Adjusted Pocket Microscope with Cell Phone Clip UV Light (aliexpress.com)
As better inspection tool, not proper camera probably.