freyj
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posted on January 28, 2005 01:37:40 PM new
I have been using a Sony Mavica floppy disk camera for a few years. I would like to upgrade to something that will do as good a job with extreme close-ups as well as turn out good quality in poor light. I take a lot of detailed shots of signatures, small blemishes, etc. I take well over a hundred photos each week and the floppy disk thing is getting tiresome. I have been considering going to the Sony Mavica CD-500 but they are a little pricey.
I have tried several others like the Fugi and Kodac 5 MP cameras (point and shoot) in the $300 to $400 range but they are louzy in close-ups under 4 or 5 inches.
One final thing. I would also like to take my camera along on trips and everyday walks to photograph for my personal pleasure.
Can anyone give me some advise?
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ajbooks9000
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posted on January 28, 2005 02:19:25 PM new
Nikon CoolPix. I have a 3yr old 4500 model and
it seems to take great pics in a variety of lighting situations.
I have previously had a Sony Cybershot, and a Fuji F700 and the Nikon was definately worth the extra $$.
You might want to check www.epinions.com for reviews on various cameras. It's a pretty decent site for consumer reviews.
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jennylynng
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posted on January 28, 2005 02:20:54 PM new
LOVE my Minolta Dimage!!
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sanmar
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posted on January 28, 2005 03:22:40 PM new
I have a Olympus C-5000 Zoom. Has 5 megapixels & can go down to 4 inchs & get a really great pic. I have 2 cards & can take about 60 exposures with the two. It has a rechargeable battery that lasts & lasts.
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agate18
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posted on January 28, 2005 03:24:40 PM new
If you want a good closeup camera for jewelery at a reasonable price then check out a SONY FD95. my friend uses one all the time on coins.
if you can afford better then the only camera that i have found that does the job that i like is the SONY DSC-F717. I have owned this one for 12 months from new. and have taken over 10,000.photos of rough and cut opal. and some sunsets. they come up great.
[ edited by agate18 on Jan 28, 2005 03:27 PM ]
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april19
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posted on January 28, 2005 04:08:24 PM new
You may want to wait until after ebay's rate increases.
There should be lots of good deals on ebay cameras then on ebay with sellers cashing out.
There will be such a glut of them you should be able to buy it for $5.00
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profe51
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posted on January 28, 2005 05:00:44 PM new
Another vote for the Sony 717...excellent macro capabilities, as well as low light shots.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on January 29, 2005 06:53:20 AM new
Very happy with my Dimage A2. Not the very best macro in terms of closeness, but the images (assuming you can get close enough) are very undistorted at macro. Exceptional (IMHO) in every other regard.
In another humble opinion, I would suggest that a camera without a live histogram feature is not worth having for product shots.
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stopwhining
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posted on January 29, 2005 07:25:08 AM new
I went from a Sony Mavica to a Nikon Coolpix and never look back.
I take closeup pictures of signatures and trademarks and they work very well.
It is Nikon Coolpix 995.
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stopwhining
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posted on January 29, 2005 08:03:28 AM new
if you want to take a camera on your walk and take whatever scene you see,digital camera is not good enough,it is too slow!!!!!!
unless you have unlimited supply of battery power and keep it on at all time.
-sig file -------Life is one big happy 'All You Can Eat' buffet .
[ edited by stopwhining on Jan 29, 2005 08:04 AM ]
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on January 29, 2005 02:55:00 PM new
stopwhining,
I don't have "unlimited" battery power, but the battery in my Minolta A2 is good for 1500 shots, or days and days of more sporadic shooting without a recharge.
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rutabaga
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posted on January 29, 2005 03:11:10 PM new
Freyj,
Last year I was in the same position you're in right now...wanting to upgrade from a Sony Mavica.
I also needed a camera for close-ups on paper items and was particularly concerned about clear photos and lighting. [My photos from the Mavica always seemed too dark and blurry.]
After much research, I settled on a Canon Powershot S400 and couldn't be happier with my purchase. It's simple to use and without effort I can take a photo of a paper item that is as readable as the original. Never could do that with my old Mavica.
I bought mine for about $300 (or under).
Good luck!
Rutabaga
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stopwhining
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posted on January 30, 2005 11:52:32 AM new
what i mean is that digital camera does not render well with instant promptu situation where you see a scene and want to capture it,by the time you turn it on and set the setting,it is over.
unless you are talking about still life.
-sig file -------Life is one big happy 'All You Can Eat' buffet .
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parklane64
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posted on January 30, 2005 12:51:13 PM new
you should be able to buy it for $5.00
LOL! Too funny!
1500 pics! Wow, anyone know which camera is most miserly with power?
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