Camera

[coinmojo]

Does anyone have a suggestion on a camera that wont cost an arm and a leg to photograph my finds to post on this forum. and catalog of course.

I would like to treat myself to a nice Christmas's gift but have a limited budget.

The cameras we have floating around the house are nice but not getting the job done to my satisfaction.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mojo

 

[silvercop]

the one i use is old as the hills but i like it and it gets the job done. it takes photos to a disc. i then put the disc in and upload from there, i like it because it takes the required size photo and i don't have to resize. about the only place you might find one like this would be on ebay (or fee bay). they should be pretty cheap because almost no one i know uses a cameara like this anymore.

 

[GMan00001]

Cameras are getting pretty good these days, you may be able to get a used one that is good enough off Craigslist, ebay, or some other such site as well.

 

[BBcardsRI]

Someone had mentioned a certain brand or subset within a brand with a super duper nifty micro feature for AWESOME coin closeups. I can't remember which one was it was.... but DEF keep an eye out for that feature! =)

~Dave

 

[treasurefiend]

I use pretty expensive camera for my closeups, but if you want something for great closeups just for coins (as you already have other digital cameras for other stuff) I say get a scanner for your computer. They are relitivley cheap and can give you a lot of closeup detail, just a thought.

On your cameras that you already own, are you using them on the correct setting for taking closeups? On mine its a leaf icon. Try the ones you already have, you might just be able to save some money.

 

[coinmojo]

I use pretty expensive camera for my closeups, but if you want something for great closeups just for coins (as you already have other digital cameras for other stuff) I say get a scanner for your computer. They are relitivley cheap and can give you a lot of closeup detail, just a thought.

On your cameras that you already own, are you using them on the correct setting for taking closeups? On mine its a leaf icon. Try the ones you already have, you might just be able to save some money.

Will do thanks for the info

Someone had mentioned a certain brand or subset within a brand with a super duper nifty micro feature for AWESOME coin closeups. I can't remember which one was it was.... but DEF keep an eye out for that feature! =)

~Dave

Yea I seem to remember something like that .... Was it a coolpix 7 megapixel or something or the other?

Mojo

 

[GMan00001]

I personally use a Nikon Coolpix P3...8.1 megapixels. It's a couple years old now, but seems to work pretty well for closeups as well as for a regular camera.

 

[djabend]

I like the Sony T series.
I have had a T-200 for over a year now and love it.


The latest is the T-700 I think They keep making new ones :P . If you can find a used T-200 it should be cheaper
DSC-T200 (September 2007, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 8.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
DSC-T300 (March 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
DSC-T500 (October 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 720p HD Movies)
DSC-T700 (September 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 4 GB internal memory , 10.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom)
The Sony cameras have magnifying glass mode, a sort of zoomed macro mode.
Great for close up shots.

Here is a post with pics.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,119168.0.html

HH,
Donny

Let me know if you want to see some more pics or just check some of my posts.

 

[coinmojo]

I like the Sony T series.
I have had a T-200 for over a year now and love it.




The latest is the T-700 I think They keep making new ones :P . If you can find a used T-200 it should be cheaper
DSC-T200 (September 2007, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 8.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
DSC-T300 (March 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom)
DSC-T500 (October 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 10.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 720p HD Movies)
DSC-T700 (September 2008, 3.5" touch panel LCD, 4 GB internal memory , 10.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom)
The Sony cameras have magnifying glass mode, a sort of zoomed macro mode.
Great for close up shots.

Here is a post with pics.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,119168.0.html

HH,
Donny

Let me know if you want to see some more pics or just check some of my posts.

Thanks Donny Great camera.

Mojo

 

[Ifyndit]

I have the Sony T-200. It has a great macro lens for those closeup shots. I would highly recommend it.

 

[Narthoniel]

About 5 years ago I bought a digital camera, and it works great for me. I saw one recently brand new in a store for under $50. It took me some time to learn about the micro feature, but I have it down pat now.

It is a Cannon Powershot A520 with 4.0 megapixels. Ill attach some photos to show you the detail I get with it. Yes, they all happen to be finds, I dont take close ups of much else.

Hope this helps,
Anthony