Another option for macro is to get a dslr paired with a $5 reverse ring adapter. This allows you mount the lens on the camera backwards, turning a normal lens into a macro lens.
This can give excellent macro shots even with a cheap camera body and cheap lens. Any old sub-$200 dslr will work fine. However, everything needs to be set manually on the camera. So either you need to know a bit about photography or be willing to spend some time experimenting until you get the hang of it.