pointy
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posted on October 22, 2001 07:55:16 AM new
I've always used a scanner. Sell mainly watches. Now I'm looking for my first digital camera to take pics of watches and antiques(2"-12" , Looks like I have to spend $400 on a new one. Any advice on good used one to look for.
[ edited by pointy on Oct 22, 2001 07:56 AM ]
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zeenza
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posted on October 22, 2001 08:01:19 AM new
Sony Mavica 300.00 (or less) on Ebay.
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
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wowwow85
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posted on October 22, 2001 08:05:10 AM new
there are sites which sell used and refurbished ones,search the internet and youw ill find the sites,they offer a time warranty ,no steal but you know what you are getting.
makers also have websites selling refurbished ones,but they dont always have too many available.
you can always search ebay,many sellers upgrade and sell their used ones.prices have been falling,you can check sam's club and see what they have to offer,i saw a sony mavica 7x model for under 400.
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wowwow85
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posted on October 22, 2001 08:07:37 AM new
if you have 400 to spare,do yourself a favor and go to a reputable store,dont buy other seller used ones on ebay.
a good camera can add to your bottom line,so dont be cheap
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yisgood
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posted on October 22, 2001 01:42:35 PM new
There was a time that I recommended factory refurbs with warranties but lately I haven't seen a good reason. The newer cameras coming out are better and cheaper than the previous models. For auction pix you don't need anything fancy. The Agfa CL20 is a 1.3 megapixel camera with USB, built-in flash and compactflash expandability. Perfect for auction pix and under $150 new.
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justgeorge
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posted on October 22, 2001 01:53:11 PM new
one word - Mavica
nuff said!
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soldat2
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posted on October 22, 2001 02:06:11 PM new
Mavica always seems to be the number one choice in these threads.
But, always a but in there somewhere, we just purchased an HP 315. $220.00 at Best Buy, 2.1 mega but switchable down to emailable size photo files. Plus, we have an HP photosmart printer so we can just put the memory card in the printer and print or just send the photo via infra-red to the printer!
I would recommend a new one of whatever, but store bought.
The prices are down so far that you really don't need to try and save a few dollars via refurbs or surplus auctions.
Works for us!
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roadsmith
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posted on October 22, 2001 03:55:32 PM new
Sony Mavica 73 is what I have, and I looooove it. Had it since spring, wonderful pictures, easy to use (I'm technologically impaired!). Got it for $299 plus tax, new. Worth its weight in gold.
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littlenell
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posted on October 22, 2001 04:25:00 PM new
Since you will be photographing jewelry and will want good closeups, make sure the camera you choose has a "macro" ability. Macro means closeup in camera lingo. I think all the Sony Mavicas do have this ability. I second the motion on Sony Mavica, by the way. I love mine.
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dina9
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posted on October 22, 2001 05:00:47 PM new
Now a word from the NIKON camp. I sell jewelry and do tons of close-up pics. I have a Nikon Coolpix 950. I have sworn by Nikons for years and this camera is another Nikon quality product. It can be easy or complex to use by your choice. Lots of features including an AC adaptor (very important if you take lots of pics). A little more costly than some other digital cameras but as my mom says "You get what you pay for" and nothing beats Nikon photo quality. Whatever camera you choose I think you will find the quality of your photos is directly related to the size of your bids. When a person is buying based on a photo and a description only a good photo will increase the buyers confidence and the amount of their bid.
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mrspock
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posted on October 22, 2001 05:38:50 PM new
I would highly recomend mavica
MAcro works great i can see details in the pictures that I have trouble seeing with naked eye.
zoom works well also I took pictures of my sons graduation from the back of the hall that were better than the ones offred by the photogerpher.
I really like shooting to a floopy disc also.
spock here......
Live long and Prosper
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krazykiddies
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posted on October 22, 2001 06:18:44 PM new
I just bought one a few months back, I was all set to buy a Mavica and I ended buying an Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom. It was a little pricey at $599 at Circuit City but the picture quality is a lot better. Plus we plan on using it for vacations as well as ebay. Does movies too. 2.1 megapixel. I suggest buying one at a store also that way the sales associate can help you with your decision.
angie
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ragmop
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posted on October 22, 2001 07:39:16 PM new
Pointy,
My comments are not going to be very well taken here, it’s almost as though Sony sponsors this message center.
If you have waited this long to buy a camera, please don’t waste your time on 5 year old technology. The Mavica had to be big enough to handle a floppy disk so it is really a big honker. Holding it steady for close-ups is tricky; I had to use a tripod on mine.
For my money I like smart media for memory with a card reader. There are lots of used cameras available with current or leading edge technology. Regardless what you buy it will be outdated soon enough, don’t buy an outdated camera.
I’m not sure how much faith I would put in a sales person in a discount house. Best bet is to talk with others that you know who sell on eBay and see what they use and how they like it. Or more importantly what they would buy to replace their current camera.
There are a lot of new cameras in your price range so don’t limit yourself only to a used camera.
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nefish
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posted on October 22, 2001 07:47:46 PM new
It’s almost as though Sony sponsors this message center.
ROFL! My thoughts exactly!
I am a big fan of the Kodak digital cameras. I use a Kodak DC280, but I believe that's been replaced by the 2400 now? Great camera! Nice quality and user friendly menu, as well.
I also have experience with a Fujifilm Finepix - and it's a nice camera too.
I would not get a Mavica. 
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dlandau69
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posted on October 22, 2001 08:01:13 PM new
My old Ricoh finally died, and I just replaced it with the Olympus C700. Pictures are fantastic, and the USB download is extremely fast (the download doesn't work as described on the web page or the automated phone message, but the human being I got hold off did so with extreme competency, and then emailed the directions as well).
Love the photos, love the 10x zoom.
Got mine at $439+ at 1stopcamera.com. Customer service was unsatisfactory, but enough phone calls got me my package, and for the great price, I put up with it.
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pointy
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posted on October 23, 2001 08:41:00 AM new
Thank you all for your input. Especially those that mentioned close-up ability. This is crucial for me and I should have mentioned that in the beginning. AuctionWatch is a great community, something like what Ebay used to be.
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