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Old 10-06-2010, 02:41 PM
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Default OT-Recommendations of Buying a Digital Camera

The time has come for me to pick up a digital camera, so that I can photograph memorabilia from my collection, both for posting on the board as well as for inventory documentation purposes.

I just received back my "replated" 1924 D&M Catcher Figural Trophy, and I would like to share the results.

I'm looking for recommendation regarding which brands/models might be ideal for photographing baseball memorabilia. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

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Old 10-06-2010, 03:46 PM
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hey pat,

if you're not continually taking photos of something small or upclose (macro), any regular digi-cam out there is more than enough these days, really shouldn't cost you more than $70-$80. i bought a panasonic cam for my aunt last week for $60 and it had 16 different preset shooting modes anti-shake no red-eye night vision options etc etc...really more than you need to photograph your relics (they're not that new and pretty to start with). just make sure you have some decent optical zoom.

i have a dslr for my other hobby that's collecting dust and i'm only 1/8th way through with the manual...

(email me i'll point you to some affordable ones with decent reviews)
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Patrick

Don't do what I'm going to do: buy a 70-200 2.8 Canon IS lens for my camera.....
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Old 10-06-2010, 10:00 PM
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Patrick-
a few questions-

What is your price range?
do you want an slr (interchangeable lenses) or a point and shoot?
will you use it for any other purpose other than photographing your collection? If so, what else?
Do you want it to shoot video as well, and if so hd video or just really basic low res?
How important is it to be able to fit in your pocket?
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Old 10-06-2010, 10:44 PM
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I haven't looked into cameras in a while, but when you're comparing two cameras remember that number of megapixels does NOT equal image quality. A 6 megapixel top-of-the-line camera from five years ago will produce superior pictures compared to a brand new $60 14 megapixel camera, for a variety of reasons.

Assuming you are looking at point and shoot cameras, I tend to like Canons and Panasonics the best. Regardless of the camera you decide on, things will photograph best in during the day in a room with many windows (natural light).
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Old 10-07-2010, 11:18 AM
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Default Selecting a digital camera

The main purpose for me to get a camera is for photographing my memorabilia, and perhaps taking pictures of fish that I catch or photos of my gardens.

I don't need to take videos. Probably wouldn't spend more than $200.00 sinced I tend to be rough on equipment.


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I really liike the canon powershot series. I have a a630, which is old now, with 8mp and 4x optical zoom. Looking on amazon, you can get a similar one with 10mp and 4x optical zoom for about 199. Very reliable cameras and take great pictures.
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For point and shoot - Canon Powershot IS (the 870 is AMAZING). For SLR - Nikon (either D40, D90 or D5000).
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For point and shoot - Canon Powershot IS (the 870 is AMAZING). For SLR - Nikon (either D40, D90 or D5000).
D3000 is better than the D40 and very reasonably priced ($499).

But, yes, for a point & shoot, a Canon Powershot is what you want.

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