Which camera do you use?

40acre1870

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For those of you who have seen some of my finds, you know that the pictures are terrible. I am using my blackberry, but would like to buy a cheap digital camera that takes good pictures with great detail.

Does anyone have any suggestions… what camera do you guys recommend.

Again I apologize for the poor quality of pictures I have been posting, but I can’t wait to share my finds with everyone.

Thanks,

Mike

 

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canon sx20, shoots 720p hd video also.

 

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I use a Panasonic DMC-FH20. It has great reviews for macro close ups and performs great for clear close ups. Most cameras have a Macro mode but they don't all perform the same.

 

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hasrob said:

canon sx20, shoots 720p hd video also.

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I second that. Canon SX20 IS

 

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I think what is really important is having a macro feature(the little flower icon) for closeups.

 

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If you have a scanner that also works very well...

 

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Samsung Digimax U-CA505 5.0 Mega Pixels. A good camera but batteries are not available in the store CP1 (CP3553) 3V. I buy them online from a place called batteries & butter.

 

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Nikon 7600

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Thanks everyone... You guys are great. I love this place!

Mike

 

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Nikon coolpix P4.. its probably 3 years old now, but still awesome. My trick is macro mode, with a peice of white paper over the flash for great coin closeups.

 

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I would get on of those small Olympus Stylus cameras. I have one the 850. It's waterproof to 10' and 5' shockproof with 8 MP. It's the wife's and it's a great little go everywhere camera that come in many colors. I post my pics on here with an older Nikon Coolpix 4600. It's just so easy for me to use and it does close-ups well.

 

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The pics I've posted so far were made with my scanner. Easier to get a good clear picture of coins.

 

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

I love my Canon....pay $199 at Wal-Mart....check out some of my pics. The bird shot was about 30 yards away....the last pic is my wife, Took that pic about 20 yards away.


http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx120_is

 

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PI JOE said:

I love my Canon....pay $199 at Wal-Mart....check out some of my pics. The bird shot was about 30 yards away....the last pic is my wife, Took that pic about 20 yards away.


http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx120_is

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Wow... great pics. Love the color and clarity. Added the link to my favorites.

thanks PI Joe

 

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Sony cyber shot love it !

 

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Kodak z650..The Adobe software I use cost about as much as my camera..

 

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Canon G10. A real powerhouse: expensive. Optional equipment yet smaller than an SLR. Only downside is in lowlight situations image can be grainy.

 

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I would have to recommend the Panasonic Lumix LX3. I chose it over the Canon G10 (which is also great) because it's smaller, better in low light, has HD video, and does amazing macro pictures.

 

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I love the picture Crazy Ivan... it looks familiar

 

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FelixtheCat said:

I post my pics on here with an older Nikon Coolpix 4600. It's just so easy for me to use and it does close-ups well.

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That was/is my first digital camera. I've used the heck out of it over the past 4 years or so. The batteries are are getting a little hard to find (one rechargeable died a few weeks ago) and the memory card doesn't fit a lot of new computers. It's a "trooper" of a camera though and one reason I bought my new Nikon!!!

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