Cheapest (decent) coin digital camera?

Prethen · February 8, 2005 4:41AM

Okay, so I'm a cheapskate. Actually, I'm hanging on to my nice Canon Rebel EOS XS SLR camera (non-digital) for the time being and holding out for its replacement, an 8-11 megapixel SLR that won't require a second mortgage. While I'm waiting, I don't have a digital camera to do any coin photography. What would you guys recommend as a halfway decent digital camera that can do macro shots and give me enough detail to be somewhat happy with....and how cheap can I get it? I'm thinking this camera will essentially be a throw away in a year or so.

MORGANHUNTER2 · February 8, 2005 4:46AM

well it depends on what you mean by cheap. I have a fuji fine pix s3000- great pics from it , and a HP215- and it gives me darn nice pics- as long as I use a tripod or some stable mount. The fiinepix- was 290 with an xtra card, and the hp was like 150, 2 years ago. both still work for me.

Numismanic · February 8, 2005 4:48AM

Nikon Coolpix 3200 takes good pics and is available for under $200.

Russ · February 8, 2005 4:52AM

About $50.

Russ, NCNE

Prethen · February 8, 2005 4:55AM

How many megapixels? Does it do macro okay? Any examples?

Thanks!

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About $50.

Russ, NCNE >>

Russ · February 8, 2005 5:01AM

<< Any examples? >>

It pretty much sucks for anything other than macro work, though.

Russ, NCNE

weresteve · February 8, 2005 5:32AM

Might as well get a second mortgage for one of these if you want a high end (as of now) digital camera ...

Canon EOS

For current ... have heard lots of good things about the Nikon Coolpix

K6AZ · February 8, 2005 5:34AM

As I replied to your thread the other night, the best bang for the buck right now is the 5 megapixel Nikon 5400. Under $500 with a $200 rebate.

tlhoy · February 8, 2005 5:39AM

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About $50.

Russ, NCNE >>

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ibzman350 · February 8, 2005 5:44AM

I'd say that camera works just fine

Nice pics, fellows !!

Herb

Prethen · February 8, 2005 5:46AM

<< As I replied to your thread the other night, the best bang for the buck right now is the 5 megapixel Nikon 5400. Under $500 with a $200 rebate. >>

I appreciate the previous replies. Basically, that pointed out what type of features I need to look for in my replacement (family/hobby) camera and current price range. I don't have too much extra (ick...like I have any extra!) money to spend so hence this thread. I want to see what I can "get by" with for the near term. I'm getting really itchy to do some of this photography that I've seen in these forums. That Ricoh camera is looking more and more attractive!

Russ · February 8, 2005 5:49AM

<< Under $500 with a $200 rebate. >>

That doesn't sound like "throw away" money to me.

Russ, NCNE

K6AZ · February 8, 2005 5:55AM

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<< Under $500 with a $200 rebate. >>

That doesn't sound like "throw away" money to me.

Russ, NCNE >>

I don't know, about $290 after rebate seems cheap to me. And as you pointed out, that Ricoh has a bad rap for indoor/outdoor family type images.

BigGreek · February 8, 2005 6:02AM

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About $50. Russ, NCNE >>

So the picture is too blurry, I can't read the model number on
the camera.

tlhoy · February 8, 2005 6:10AM

Please don't over look this fact about the Ricoh 4200!

"It pretty much sucks for anything other than macro work, though."

BigGreek · February 8, 2005 6:14AM

<< Please don't over look this fact about the Ricoh 4200! "It pretty much sucks for anything other than macro work, though." >>

Great! that means my wife won't want to borrow it to take pictures of our little angels! Perfect!

Prethen · February 8, 2005 6:32AM

The Ricoh 4200. Cool, I'll look for it.

Okay...nothing on the Net...I guess it's a bit old. Can anyone tell me some of the latest eBay prices on this camera (we're prevented access to any auction houses from work...Big Brother is watching).

tlhoy · February 8, 2005 6:45AM

Here's 1 for sale

And another. Ends sooner!

I got mine off eBay for around $60 about a year and a half ago.

Prethen · February 8, 2005 6:50AM

Ahem.... remember Big Brother .... all I get is WebSense has filtered this link ... I'll have to wait 'til I get home.

<< Here's 1 for sale

And another. Ends sooner! >>

RAD · February 8, 2005 7:54AM

Glenn....where do you post your pictures???? They are obviously too large for direct posting on the msg board......Thanks!

CoinResource · March 17, 2005 10:13AM

Russ,

What kind of lighting do you use??? -craig

Russ · March 17, 2005 10:18AM

<< Russ,

What kind of lighting do you use??? -craig >>

I move them around until the coin looks correct in the viewfinder.

Russ, NCNE

CoinResource · March 17, 2005 10:22AM

Your photos look great! Thanks- craig

tsacch · March 17, 2005 10:25AM

I was using the Ricoh RDC 4200 like Russ has....at his advice and others and then stepped up to the Ricoh RDC-7 takes 3.5 and 7 megapixel images interpolated.....about $250.

the RDC4200 is good at macro...great at macro is more like it.....but sucks for most everything else........the RDC-7 is a good cam for more than just macro.....if you just doing coins....go cheap cheap cheap

100proof1957 · March 17, 2005 10:33AM

Just my .02

I think all of the newer cameras are fine.

Lighting is the KEY !

CarlWohlforth · March 17, 2005 10:33AM

I had a Ricoh like Russ's. I am a firm believer in buying the last generation of technology as it is so much cheaper then being at the leading edge (bleeding edge?) of technology. The transfer of photos to my computer was too slow and I was having problems with color so I wanted a newer camera. I bought a Nikon 4500 last year when Nikon was phasing that one out for their newer models. I bid on a few eBay auctions but ended up calling the camera company running all the auctions (Cameta Camera?). I offered them less than the going eBay price and they said sure...

MAD4MORGANS · March 17, 2005 10:35AM

<< Russ,
What kind of lighting do you use??? -craig >>

Hey I've got a camera EXACTLY like this one!!

RICOH CAMERA

Cameonut · March 17, 2005 10:52AM

I have used the Ricoh RDC-4300 as well (I actually have two of them). They take nice pics for very little $$. Also easy to setup and use. One thing I like about the Ricoh is the infrared remote control - that way you don't touch the setup at all when you take the picture.

I just bought a Nikon 5400 - very nice, but is taking some time to learn about all the features.

Cheapest (decent) coin digital camera?

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