decent digi macro on the cheap?

[Av8tor1]

I was asked what I wanted for Christmas... (within reason, digi SLR just didnt fly LOL)

refurbished Canon A590 @ $95ish

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-REFURBISHED-Digital-Megapixels/dp/B001DDKEWM/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1227803049&sr=1-16

and this macro:

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Professional-PowerShot-Digital-Camera/dp/B000VZJED8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227802347&sr=8-1

curious, a good bang for the buck?

especially curious about the macro, its only a couple bucks more then a single element lens...

(it would seem so...but)

TIA,
Av

 

[Est]

The camera looks nice. I've never owned one, but I've hear great things about the Canon Powershot series (and their unlockability/hackability.) Got manual option, IS is a big plus, and down to ISO 80. Sounds good to me! And even though it's a refurb, sounds like a good deal! Alternatively, you can look at the previous model is if you want a new one, it's supposed to be quite good as well.

Oh and it uses AA batteries! I hate proprietary battery packs, so I'd call that a big plus, too.

As for the add-on lens, I've never used one for a point and shoot. It is worth mentioning that there is an adapter required to use it, but it sounds like it ships with the lens (see description and review #1.) I'd double check google for reviews. I believe I have one of their products (right-angle viewfind attachment) and the optical quality is great even if the mounting adapter is a bit cheap.

Overall, looks good to me, but you should double check that lens.