You don't need to spend alot of money.
This camera costs about $300 and took this picture and can do short movies too. It's so clear, you can see the Alabama red mud stain in the shin of my jeans and the reflection of the picture taker in the chrome covers......
http://www.tallassee.com/bikerdude.jpg
(too big to post into the thread)
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQueri...equestid=41766