OT.......... My new Camera

newbiecollector · February 23, 2008 7:33PM

I have heard that this is a nice camera. I have been without a cam for many months since mine went for a swim and since it is my birthday today I got it for me.

I haven't received it yet and I think I may have to buy another lens to get good photos of my coins, I am not sure.

An comments/advice on the camera would be appreciated.

tbirde56 · February 23, 2008 10:46PM

Looks like a nice one Wayne!

1jester · February 23, 2008 11:00PM

Happy Birthday, Wayne! I hope you enjoy your new camera.

PS: thought about using the new toy at any Scandinavian car shows this summer?

I still would like to hook up with you if you can get to one this summer.

JZrarities · February 24, 2008 12:31AM

I purchased this Camera recently, and although it won't take as sharp of pictures as a DSLR, for the price, it's pretty good.

Using the included Remote Capture software is a must for nice Coin pics, and it easy. Just a USB cable to the computer.

There definitely is some tricks to getting a correct Macro focus on a coin Slab...when the time comes, just ask.

-Jeff

Aethelred · February 24, 2008 5:41AM

Wayne, that is the very model of camera I use, I can not say enough good about it!

DorkGirl · February 24, 2008 9:02AM

ccrdragon · February 24, 2008 10:56AM

happy birthday Wayne!!!

ormandh · February 24, 2008 11:05AM

Very nice! Canon makes a very good product. I use the Rebel xti and also use the remote capture. I really makes the job easier. -Dan

JZrarities · February 24, 2008 11:32AM

I just took this Photo with my Powershot S5

newbiecollector · February 25, 2008 1:32AM

Hey old moldy monarh........... I have seen some of your coin photos recentlt and they look grea.

Did you need to get a different lens to get those shots?

AuldFartte · February 26, 2008 1:29AM

I think you're gonna love that camera!!!

newbiecollector · February 26, 2008 2:34AM

Thanks. I have heard a lot of good things about it.
As I said before i am not sure if i will need to get another lens for good coin pics and would need to read up on what to get anyway

MSD61 · February 26, 2008 8:32AM

Wow dandy looking camera can't wait to see more shots!

Aethelred · February 26, 2008 9:17AM

<< <i>Hey old moldy monarh........... I have seen some of your coin photos recentlt and they look grea.

Did you need to get a different lens to get those shots? >>

I am using the stock lens with a UV filter, nothing fancy. I believe the key is in the lighting, not the camera (not to suggest that I have unlocked that door yet).

Here is a photo I took just the other night:

Here is another:

cosmicdebris · February 26, 2008 10:46AM

<< <i>I have heard that this is a nice camera. I have been without a cam for many months since mine went for a swim and since it is my birthday today I got it for me.

I haven't received it yet and I think I may have to buy another lens to get good photos of my coins, I am not sure.

An comments/advice on the camera would be appreciated.

>>

Nice Camera!

One thing Powershots do not have interchangeable lenses. They only have the option of a Teleconverter Lens. Basically an add on to it's existing lens.

Aethelred · February 26, 2008 10:53AM

I was looking at a Nikon SLR, when I decided to go in this direction. These cameras are one step below an SLR and Cosmic is correct, they are fixed lens with the option of add-on lens and filters if you buy a converter.

As someone who will never be a serious photographer, I think this is where I wanted to be.

OT.......... My new Camera

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