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good camera for coins $300-$400

Hi---I have about $300-$400 to spend on a camera for photographing coins and small collectible items. I would like a camera that is somewhat easy to use and does not require a technical license to operate. Any help? Thanks.
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  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    I would get a Canon PowerShot S5 IS for that price range for coins.

    Fuji FinePix S700 would be my second choice but it is less than your price range.

    Your price range is low to get a good dslr.

  • seatedcoinsseatedcoins Posts: 1,096
    I picked a Fujifilm s6000fd for $330. It is a slr like camera. It takes good images. Consumer digest rated it the best slr-like camera.

    Here's the indepth review

    That website has full reviews for all the cameras out there.
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  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    I got the Powershot S5
  • I agree 100% with the S5 IS
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  • TavernTreasuresTavernTreasures Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the replies. I was originally lookling for a less expensive camera. But I worked a little extra OT and I will go as high as $400. I will check out the cameras suggested on the internet.
    Advanced collector of BREWERIANA. Early beer advertising (beer cans, tap knobs, foam scrapers, trays, tin signs, lithos, paper, etc)....My first love...U.S. COINS!

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