Looking for an inexpensive but good CAMERA to take close ups of coins.

[bonepicker]

Looking for an inexpensive but good CAMERA to take close ups of coins.
I admire some of the close-up photos you guys are able to take with your cameras.
Im using an old sony cybershot and the pics don't turn out that great, especially the close-ups.
Was wondering if you guys could give some advice on what cameras you use.
Im looking to buy a camera for coin photos etc, and would like to spend $100-200 tops.
Please advise.

 

[kingvegan]

i use a scanner.

 

[coinman123]

Nice to see someone else interested in coin photography. Not sure of which would be a good model. I have a Nikon D5200 but I mainly use that for landscape photos. I can take some pretty nice photos with a cell phone camera, a Samsung Galaxy.

 

[Tnmountains]

I went a little above that price range and got the Olympus TG-3. It has microscope modes as well as video. Plus its water proof. They make a thing that hooks up to your computer and shoots pics

http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Handheld-Digital-Microscope-Pro/dp/B00CMJ1I08/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[bonepicker]

Scanner is a good idea, but soooo bulky.
Nikon D5200 looks nice but $500 + = Ouch... I have a cheap cell phone.. Everytime I get a nice phone I destroy it, and then have to pay the high insurance deductible to get a new one. After paying the deductible a couple times, I opted for an old school Samsung flip phone.
The Olympus looks nice, $300 is a lil more than I was wanting to spend. Microscope mode sounds neat.
Saw the Celestron 5 MP Handheld Digital Microscope on amazon that you linked, it looked neat but had some negative reviews. But heck its only 83.95 with free shipping. Anyone ever use the Celestron 5 MP Handheld Digital Microscope?

 

[sandchip]

I'm no camera expert, but my Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 has been a great one, especially up real close, and it's water and shock resistant. Don't know if they still make it, but I found one new-in-box on ebay when I thought I had lost mine. Don't use it much anymore since getting a Note 4 to replace the old flip phone.

 

[d2]

I took these pictures with a Canon Power Shot ELPH 150 IS. The pictures turned out great and I am not a photographer by any means. This thing sorta adjusts itself and it was less than 200 bucks. Seems like it was 150 or so, I have forgotten...d2

 

[1320]

I picked up a used Fujifilm E550 off ebay for $25 shipped. 6.3 mp, 3 micro (zoom) settings...very happy with it. Con: Uses xD card instead of sD but you can get them on ebay as well.

 

[johnnycat]

I have at times used a small magnifying glass in front of the camera lens. Works OK if you can get the light right.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Cannon Powershot SX510 HS.. In your budget price range, compact and easy to use and has a good Macro, which is what you require for coin shots.

SS

 

[Higgy]

I have a Nikon AW120. Its waterproof and takes great pics of anything, but its not as desirable to me as a nice DSLR with a sweet macro lens would be. Someday.

 

[bonepicker]

Thanks guys, more suggestions are much appreciated.
This is from the sony cybershot im using.
With and w/out flash.

 

[Man o' War]

iPhone and the glass out of a cheap rifle scope.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/450999-17-s-wheat.html

 

[wainzoid]

iPhone and the glass out of a cheap rifle scope.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/450999-17-s-wheat.html

I wonder how one of the macro apps work for the iphone? Ever try one?

 

[Man o' War]

Nope. I looked into it but never pulled the trigger. I thought the iPhone 5 had it but I guess not??

 

[Man o' War]

Go for it and let us know.

 

[sandchip]

Here's a few taken with the Olympus Stylus Tough 3000. I believe it was originally about 150, the NIB off ebay was under 100. It has a macro and a super-macro. You can get as close as an inch with the super macro setting.