posted on June 20, 2001 09:34:08 PM new
I am need of another digital camera. The camera must be able to take quality shots of small items which are a inch or less in size. I sell body jewelry and other jewelry. Need the photos to have good resolution. I guess I would need the camera to have a "macro" feature. Hopefully I can find something under 500.00 but who knows. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
posted on June 20, 2001 09:56:36 PM new
You'll get lots of opinions on this question. Actually, for tiny items such as you are referring to, I'd probably recommend that they be scanned with a flatbed scanner.
If you really need a camera for the job I've seen some people claim the Sony cameras can focus very closely. Most cameras will have a minimum focal distance of no less than 8 inches or so. Cheaper models won't get that close.
I have an Olympus DL-340 and it would not be able to get close enough for detail on that small of a piece. A camera in that range from Olympus would run you around $299 and up. My other digital camera, an Olympus E-10, with it's macro lens would do the job. It can focus down to 2cm. As it's equipped right now it would be around $2800. That's just a touch outside your budget.
I hope some Sony owners can shed some light on how close the macro works on their cameras. Otherwise, a scanner might be the way to go for you.
posted on June 20, 2001 11:50:43 PM new
I have an Olympus D-360-L and can take excellent shots of thimbles .. even the inside markings! Under $300 at Walmart!
posted on June 21, 2001 01:01:20 AM new
I have a GREAT low cost suggestion for you. For close-ups of very small items, I use an Intel PC Camera.I can get wonderful shots of makers marks inside thimbles.
They cost a whopping $59 at Wal-Mart.
They also come with a down load to use it as a video phone. With it, I can play patty-cake with my little niece in AZ.
If you want to see how good of close-up it can take of a ring, just e-mail me at [email protected]. I'll be happy to send you some pics.
posted on June 21, 2001 09:49:16 AM new
In the price range you're talking about there are two exceptional bargains: the Kodak DC4800 and Toshiba PDR-M65. Both are 3+ megapixel cameras with all the bells and whistles. Both currently have $100 rebate, which is why your final cost will be in the $425 range. But you really don't need this kind of camera if all you are doing is auction photography. The $125 Agfa CL20 at 1.3 megapixels will do the job just as well. Auction photos don't require the high pixels that family shots do.
