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What Kind of Camera should i buy?

BrinkersMercsBrinkersMercs Posts: 60
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Ive been looking at cameras for quite some time now and can never make up my mind on what is needed. I keep looking ta 10x optical zoom camera figuring thats what it'll take to take good pics of coins, but what megapixel do i need with that or am i better off paying the same for a 4x optical with a higher megapixel? please let me know your feeling and what brands seem to be the best.

Thanks,

Jared

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If I was buying a new camera I would get a Nikon with at least 5 megapixel. But almost as important is to think about a good lighting set.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Canon Rebel digital SLR with the 100mm f2.8 macro lenstestrite copy stand and (2) 500 watt star lights.
    Bill

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  • ajiaajia Posts: 5,403 ✭✭✭
    Don't worry about the zoom, at least not for coins. Look for a camera with a macro lens. I have a Kodak EasyShare DX6490. I like it alot, inexpensive, nice macro & zoom (for pictures other than coins). If you want to go with an SLR with removeable lenses, instead of the Digital Rebel (Canon) look for the just-discontinued D10, better built than the Rebel (IMO) & if you can find one, it's now cheaper.
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