posted on August 25, 2003 07:33:54 AM new
I am in the market for a new digital camera. Can you recommend one to me. I need one that will do great close ups - jewelry and coins. The simpler to use the better. But most important is the ability for fine detailed clear closeups.
posted on August 25, 2003 08:00:35 AM new
the higher end digitalc cameras do a good job zeroing in on details.
nikon coolpix 975 can be as close as 1/4 of an inch.
depends on what kind of jewelry you have,high end ones would need a high end camera.
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posted on August 25, 2003 08:39:30 AM new
Hi, when I was looking for a new digital camera a couple of years ago, I took the advice of Mcjane and many many others and bought the Sony Mavica. My particular model is the FD-100, it uses floppy disc,and you also can use a memory stick. I only use the floppy function. There are newer models out that uses the CD ROM function, but I am very content on using the floppy.
Reenie
posted on August 25, 2003 08:57:04 AM new
People are probably getting tired of hearing this, but for eBay photography, my Mavica is "zee best". I have an older model FD90, that has the ability to manual focus. When in manual focus mode, when the focus ring is turned, it zooms in on the object for a precise focus. I don't know what the later versions offer, but I'd certainly check them out if I needed an eBay camera.
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posted on August 25, 2003 09:31:18 AM new
For some reason there is one company that seems to have a lousy PR department and that is Toshiba. I fell in love with the M4 years ago and have upgraded through their line (M5, M70, M81 and now the 4300). Their cameras have always been about $200 cheaper than the nearest competitor. The M5 won first place against 40 other cameras in the DIMA (Digital Imaging Media Association) shootout. The m65 which replaced it was Editor's Choice. The cameras get great reviews in places like megapixel.net and stevesdigicams.com. But for some reason, you almost never see Toshiba mentioned in mainstream publications.
The 4300 is a 4 megapixel zoom camera that sells for under $300. I haven't seen a competing camera that comes close. And the photos are awesome.
posted on August 25, 2003 12:50:54 PM new
Maybe it's me, but the floppy disk and it's paltry 1.whatever mg of space is a waste of time anymore.
Perhaps it's a PC antiquity, but these days any camera with floppy for it's storage is compromising if you want to do anything besides ebay. Please reread that sentence before you chokehold me on your bad vibe.
Flash cards hold more, and then you can use your camera for fun photos, ones that you want to print, save for posterity etc.
I can't say I am in love with my Olympus, but it's been a great ebay tool, and a great back up and even sub at times for my film camera.
Flash readers, and I can only speak of my iMac experience, are so flippin' no-brainer that I was waiting for my "bonding" experience to occur of comm lines etc. None of that, just true plug and play. No driver installation...wooooooo...dance!
I just added a CD burner to the mix. I am a bit of a luddite, but I have two websites, and one is a blog-esque site that is photo intensive. Digital has removed much of the lag time, but, as an old schooler, who loves the molecular level of emulsion, still a compromise.
'kay, 'nuff said!
J
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posted on August 25, 2003 01:08:26 PM new
Japerton, you're right. A floppy disc doesn't hold enough to take out on a shoot at high resolution, BUT, Sony has a memory stick adapter that slides right in, and allows lots of pictures to be stored on the stick.
The only requirements that Corksmom stated were easy to use and good macro. Mavica qualifies under those requests.
There has been a great leap in technology since I bought my FD90, and I'm not saying that it's anywhere near the best all around camera available, just great for eBay.
I still use my 35mm for "real" pictures.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
posted on August 25, 2003 05:57:47 PM new
Japerton,
I don't totally disagree with you on your view. However to use the flash card system, you have to have some computer savy. You are correct on the floppy discs not holding many photos. Only thing is I am not a computer genius. You will not be hiring me to fix your computer. I recently took a trip with my Mavica and averaged 30 pictures per disc. The quality of the photos are top notch. I know that the flash cards can hold 100s of photos. I can do many things and over time can figure out how to make things work. The best advantage of camera's like a Mavica is they do use the floppy disc and don't need any special programs to see the pictures. Just put the floppy in your computer and begin enjoying the photos. Sort of pictures for dummies (like in those famous books). No special downloads or programs needed. No special drivers needed to download to the computer to see the pictures. And for dummies like me, the plug and play ease of a floppy is by far the way to go.
PS: I ended up taking 8 discs worth of pictures. Still takes up much less room than a conventional camera.
posted on August 26, 2003 09:24:52 AM new
Agree on the Sony Mavica. Bought a FD 71 way back when it was new and picked up a 2nd backup battery on ebay later. It still works fine and it is so simple to use you can be almost "brain dead". Its great for closeups and ebay but I would not recommend it for other purposes.
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