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I am curious which brand or make would do a decent job, my old Kodak is only good up to certain distant and than it start to blur. I tried also holding a magnifier in front, but the result aren't good either if I move it ever slightly.  This maybe off topic here, but trying to identify a coin varieties. Thanks in advance. |
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Go to the photography section. There's lots of discussion about cameras, macro-photography, etc. If you search through the old threads I'm sure you'll find your answer.
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I've always used a Nikon Coolpix held up to the eyepiece of my microscope, and it works fine...well enough for publishing the photos in books.
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Copper coins, what model # do you have? My sister is looking at #S-220 for $129.99 it has 10mp and 3x optical zoom. Thanks, John1  |
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I like Canon, the ELPH SD series has a great macro feature and the price is reasonable. You can find my favorite, the SD770IS, it can be had for under $150. All of the coin pics you see on this forum by me were taken using this camera. I like it because you can use the optical zoom while in macro mode. This lets you keep the camera further from the coin so more light can get in. The IS feature lets you just hold it in your hand and take clear pics without using a tripod.
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My camera is over four years old. The model number I have is rather irrelevant. It's a Coolpix 5200.
The lighting is the key to getting the good picture, not the camera.
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I also use a coolpix by Nikon.
Mine is even older...coolpix 950
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12/11/2009 12:49 am
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The lighting is the key to getting the good picture, not the camera.
Lighting is important, but not as important as the camera. Not sure how many cameras you've tried Chuck, but many I have tried are HORRIBLE, even with a macro mode. Regardless of light quality, they were unable to take a good picture of a coin. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Thanks for everyone input. I have tried yesterday to adjust resolution settings, ISO settings, light conditions and exposure settings. I also placed a lube to it and it helped somewhat, but it's still blurred when I increase the size of the picture I am looking at. The Kodak CX model I had can only take pictures up to 28 inches close up distance. At least that is what is recommended. This digital camera is over 6 yrs old.
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Does your Kodak have a macro mode, usually indicated with a flower icon? If it does not, then you would definitely need a new camera. It is virtually impossible to take decent photos on a point-and-shoot without a macro mode.
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Yep, if your camera has macro mode, that should help with coin shots.  As BadThad noted, even some cheap digicams take decent macros. My results with a Canon SD790IS have been great. On the new Canons and Nikons, most lenses are very good--which is critical for macro photography. You'll do better with a dSLR and a dedicated macro lens. But, after owning several setups, I'm not sure the extra $1000 is worth it. |
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I agree DV, unless you're taking professional pictures, the price of an dSLR is definately not worth it. The Canon's take excellent macro pics, good enough for posting on the internet. Does your 790IS allow you to zoom while in macro mode? I bought an SD880 this year and for some reason Canon took away the zoom feature in macro mode.....stupid. The good news is that I found a guy on ebay that repairs Canon lens errors for a flat $39. He fixed my SD770 and had it back to me within a week! So, now I'm back to my 770 for coin pics....it's way better than my SD880 for coins. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Does your 790IS allow you to zoom while in macro mode? Yes, I usually shoot in macro at 2.3X, because it gives me working distance to allow for better lighting. Here's an example where I shot the coin at full-frame, with not too shabby detail for hand-held. Nice camera for the money!  Edited by DVCollector
12/11/2009 4:58 pm
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To give you an idea of the difference between knowing, and not knowing, Here is my latest with a Canon powershot A590 IS. It is mounted on the scope head, so as to focus, and not have to focus the camera again. I have to shoot by hand, (or use the time delay, which I don't like). I am looking for another Canon, same comprable price range, with Remote Shutter Control. I have asked Canon for models with this feature, but no response. Anyone know of a model that does? The scope is stock, and the camera is in "auto":   The only thing done was to use the zoom in the Canon Utilities to zoom in on the last digit. My goal is to live long enough to make photos like Kurt! Dick Edited by livingdinasaur
12/16/2009 7:21 pm
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Dick, my camera (SD790IS) has a self-timer which works in Macro mode. I may just have to try some tripod shots to see the difference. Btw, nice shot above--is that the Snow-4? It looks it to me. |
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