Digital Camera Recomendation

skingspan · April 23, 2005 10:30AM

I am looking to buy a digital camera. The two that I have in mind are the Cannon Powershot A510 and the Nikon Coolpix 4600. It will mostly be used for standard photography and I assume most cameras do a sufficient job at that. I was wondering if anyone has used either of these cameras for photographing coins and if so what are your thoughts. Both cameras have a macro mode and are around $200. If you have used any other cameras in this price range please let me know.

Thanks

JrGMan2004 · April 23, 2005 10:31AM

I highly recommend Nikkon's...

I use a Coolpix 4300, and it works wonderfully

Also, if you do a search of the forums, this topic has been discussed NUMEROUS times

ss350camaro · April 23, 2005 10:46AM

I use a Nikon 5400 and love it !

Like George said, do a search for digital camera on these forums and you'll find numerous threads on the subject

Cameonut · April 23, 2005 11:03AM

I have three Nikons (and one old Ricoh). The Nikons are great - you won't be disappointed.

aficionado · April 23, 2005 3:09PM

Canon always ends up on top in any comparison. Do your searches.

Cnet.com

www.dcresource.com/

www.dpreview.com/

should get you started.

K6AZ · April 23, 2005 3:11PM

<< <i>Canon always ends up on top in any comparison. >>

Only in slanted comparisons. Nikon is best.

Cratylus · April 23, 2005 3:16PM

If you're limiting yourself to Nikon & Canon, go with the Nikon.
If you're open to other suggestions, and if you want the best
picture quality and the best macro for coins, go with an Olympus.

K6AZ · April 23, 2005 3:32PM

Taken with a Nikon:

stman · April 23, 2005 4:17PM

K6AZ, you think that obverse end-roller was bag toned first? The center area by liberty gives me the impression due to the colors and pattern.

cosmicdebris · April 23, 2005 8:37PM

Canon Digital rebel:

stev32k · April 23, 2005 9:45PM

Nikon D70 with 60mm, f2.8 micro lens.

Bustman · April 23, 2005 10:04PM

3 Words.... Canon, Canon, Canon.
They are worlds ahead of the others in digital technology, and their customer service is second to none. I'm a professional, and that's all I use for my business now. Btw, I use to be a Hasselblad and Nikon guy.

www.johnemersonphotography.com

goose3 · April 23, 2005 10:36PM

skingspan...you stated it would be used mostly for standard photography......

you mean for pics of family, kids, etc.???? I found myself in that position last year and bought an Oly 5060 and LOVE It. I get prints back from shutterfly of my kids, etc..that look unreal in quality.

Boom · April 23, 2005 11:01PM

Great little canera without the big price tag...Fuji Finepix A330

skingspan · April 23, 2005 11:29PM

The camera will probably be used mostly for pics of family, vacations, etc.....I assume all 3-4 megapixel $200 cameras do a fine job at this. I also plan to use it to photograph my coins so I am looking for a model that also has a good macro mode. I have read the review on all of comparison sites but most of them don't really get into the macro mode. That is why I asked the question here. I searched the archives and there seem to be quite a bit of posts about nikons cameras, although none about the coolpix 4600.

DennisH · April 24, 2005 12:21AM

Bustman:

I'm currently looking at a Canon 20D. Would that be a good choice? And if so, which lens would you recommend for photographing coins?

cartwheel · April 24, 2005 12:43AM

I'm looking real seriously at a Nikon Coolpix 4800.

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