posted on January 14, 2001 10:53:47 PM
Okay, I am SO tired of my pictures being way less than perfect! I have a Sony DSC-F1 that I've borrowed from my Dad ~ I don't know, is that a good camera? I hope not, because my pictures aren't very good with it. Example:
This is what my camera looks like, #536996799. This is what I want it to look like, #537086189.
What do you suggest? What do you use? I sell mostly clothing, and need something to get close up and see the print on the fabric, and also take a crystal clear picture from far away.
Tell me what brand you use, how much it cost, and what you like about it. Thankyou!!!
posted on January 14, 2001 11:17:20 PMrachelsmom
Sorry, but your numbers mean nothing to us on this board...if you want to post a picture, you need to use "ubb" code...kinda like html, only different.
To post a pic, you need to have the URL of the picture "http://www.mypicture.xxxxx.jpg", etc. THEN, you need to post by using ubb.
For a picture it would be [*img]http://www.mypicture.xxxxx.jpg[*/img] (remove the "*" )
I don't know anything about the Sony you are using, but we get GREAT service from our "old" FD-7.
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on January 14, 2001 11:27:58 PM
I just bought a Sony Cyber-Shot and I am telling you, it is great. Has the best features, optical zoom, macro mode etc. Check them out, I don't think you will be disappointed.
I have deleted your post because it contained a bidder's email address and violates the Community Guidelines.
rachelsmom
I didn't realise until now that the second auction number you have provided is to another Seller's auction. I realise your intent is not to discuss that actual auction but use the image as an example but the Seller still needs to be notified of this discussion. If you would kindly send a courtesy email (CCing to [email protected]) to the Seller with a link to this thread, I'll waive the lock down period in this instance.
Who knows - the Seller might be willing to help with the information your looking for .
posted on January 15, 2001 06:42:38 AM
I have tried to address this question before but it usually takes more discussion than a forum format allows, so feel free to email me.
First, all you want to do is take photos for auctions or do you want to take family photos? For auction photos, even a 640 X 480 camera will do. For family photos, nothing less than a 1.3 megapixel and that is the bare minimum.
Second, is price a major factor? Are you looking for the cheapest camera that will do what you want or the best camera for the money? Agfa has a 1.3 megapixel digicam and webcam with USB for $150. I have seen 640 X 480 cameras for about $100. But my personal picks are 2 megapixel cameras in the $350-$450 range from Fuji, Toshiba, Ricoh, Olympus. Each has its pluses and minuses.
posted on January 15, 2001 06:51:39 AM
Yeah but if taking close up shots is the issue, be sure you look closely into a camera's ability to focus close up. I sell a lot of fine jewelry and found that I needed something that I could focus very closely to my subject with. That is how I ended up with my Sony Mavica FD90 ($650). I can focus within an inch of subject for great closeups. Plus it takes beautiful shots and the battery system is great. No more having to plug it into the computer and changing batteries every 5 minutes! AND you can use floppy disks, although I invested in Sony memory sticks. Nice to have the choice!
Some cameras cannot focus up closely enough to get good macro shots. With selling clothing, though, I imagine you would not need such a close focus. My first camera, an HP, was great so long as I didn't need to get closer than 8".
[ edited by sharkbaby on Jan 15, 2001 06:54 AM ]
posted on July 2, 2001 06:01:59 PM
We are using the Sony Mavica FD85, and for the purpose of Auction Pictures, it's great. The floppy drive is a great feature for ease of use, it take plenty good enough pictures. A Charge on the battery lasts an hour and a half. (like someone else said, there are cameras that take better pictures, but to get better resolution, the load time on your auction page would suffer big time.) This camera also shoots videos. I think we paid about $550 for it.
Who Need's a stink'n Sig. File?
posted on July 2, 2001 07:17:58 PM
so waht is the difference between an fd90 vs fd85.
i have a fd50 and the closeup is good,but it doesn ot zoom.
now fd90 is good for jewelry,is that the professional use??
posted on July 2, 2001 07:30:37 PM
The main difference is the FD90 goes one step higher in resolution than the FD85. (1472X1104) For auction pictures, the extra high resolution isn't needed, as these pictures would load v e r y s l o w l y .
Who Need's a stink'n Sig. File?
posted on July 3, 2001 01:25:08 AM
Even though a pic may end up on an auction page as 640 by 480 or smaller I would not recommend a camera be less than a megapixel, since most 640 by 480 cameras simply do not have the clarity of the higher resolution cameras. Over a megapixel may be overkill for auction photos, though.
posted on July 3, 2001 01:58:09 AM
After a lot of research and reading reviews etc, I just got my first digital camera and love it! I got a Kodak DC3400 for about $350 with tax & shipping (I had a coupon for Costco, but you can find them for that or a bit more). It's a 2.3 megapixel and has a zoom that works fine for clothing. The color balance is really good too. My auction pictures are taken inside with flourescent lighting (which can really alter colors). I also like how sharp and normal looking the pictures are. I'm not a big fan of digital cameras, I prefer print film, but I like this camera.
Here's a review on it: http://www.steves-digicams.com/dc3400.html You can check out my auctions for how it does for clothes (what I mainly sell), same name as here. Good luck!
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Hippy wannabe 
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