what camera do you guys use

[tmshaft]

Looking into recording some detecting video , just looking for a good camera with 1080p and also has macro to get good details on coins plus can't be to big

 

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[pescadore]

I use a chest mounted GoPro for my videos and a separate camera or USB Microscope for my coin photos. My Samsung S5 takes pretty good coin photos.

 

[Skippy SH13]

Sounds stupid, but I use my iPhone5's camera for small shots. It's actually quite good.

Though, when I REALLY want some macro detail, I'll pull out my Canon Rebel EOS. Mostly, I just use it for taking pictures of coins and then zooming in to see detail (like dates). Using a camera is 10x easier than trying to make it out with a 20x magnifier.

Skippy

 

[tmshaft]

Was thinking of going with a gopro but don't like the fact you cant tell if you are filming to close or to far with out a screen

 

[relicmeister]

I haven't done video yet, though my Nikon coolpix s30 does it. Its an under$100 camera thats water & shockproof, and does great closeup shots with good detail

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Nikon Coolpix S9100. For stills or video from a tripod.

Watching hand-held or head-mounted video makes me nauseous.

 

[Higgy]

Nikon Coolpix AW120. Waterproof to 10 feet or so. I don't plan on using it underwater though. Its just for those "just in case" times.

 

[Keppy]

Nikon Coolpix S6300 for all my pics..

 

[lookindown]

Cannon PowerShot A470 for my stills and macro...friend uses GoPro for our videos and it does a great job.

 

[Trooper733]

Nikon Coolpix here also. Fits in my cargo pocket on my 5.11 concealed carry vest side pocket. It's very light and does both vid and stills, with a macro mode, night mode, plus many more and has digital and mechanical zoom

 

[Vpbrian]

I bought the go pro4 black today. Gonna try it tomorrow. Might have to go get the chest mount

 

[frogmaster-riviera]

I bought the go pro4 black today. Gonna try it tomorrow. Might have to go get the chest mount

Great choice, better to use in video mod and export photos of a movie then use it in photographic mod.

i use my gopro underwater on an home made diving helmet:

 

[Vpbrian]

Yeah I'm only taking video. I will capture snapshot from computer upon exporting. Took out today and about to review the first footage. Found my first nickels today ranging 43-68 total of 5

 

[Vpbrian]

Today I used the chest harness , think that's best way for now less motion

 

[frogmaster-riviera]

yep! try dx.com for gopro accessories...takes looong time to deliver but great prices and free shipping