yet another camera question
gargoyle62
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Hey All....
I've been reading the threads pertaining to what cameras everyone prefers to use for coin pictures and I've gleaned some very useful information and have decided on a BRAND but still have a question: I understand that when looking at cameras like the Nikon Coolpix 950, the macro mode is essential for taking quality pics of coins and the description of this camera makes note of such feature. BUT I don't see any mention of a macro mode in a camera such as the Nikon D5000 (I went to TigerDirect.com for ideas on cameras). Is this accomplished by buying a zoom lens? A macro lens(if such a thing exists)? Or what? Is there something I'm missing?
I'm asking as I already have a decent older SLR - Minolta Maxxum 350si, and 2 lenses: Quantaray 28-80mm and 70-210mm, and would really like to upgrade to a DSLR for obvious reasons. (one is so I can take a pic of my 11¢ coin to show PennyLady)
Any help would be greatly appreciated
I've been reading the threads pertaining to what cameras everyone prefers to use for coin pictures and I've gleaned some very useful information and have decided on a BRAND but still have a question: I understand that when looking at cameras like the Nikon Coolpix 950, the macro mode is essential for taking quality pics of coins and the description of this camera makes note of such feature. BUT I don't see any mention of a macro mode in a camera such as the Nikon D5000 (I went to TigerDirect.com for ideas on cameras). Is this accomplished by buying a zoom lens? A macro lens(if such a thing exists)? Or what? Is there something I'm missing?
I'm asking as I already have a decent older SLR - Minolta Maxxum 350si, and 2 lenses: Quantaray 28-80mm and 70-210mm, and would really like to upgrade to a DSLR for obvious reasons. (one is so I can take a pic of my 11¢ coin to show PennyLady)
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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It's not the camera body, but rather the lens, that makes a quality coin photo.
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SLRs, such as the D5000, D90, D60 are just camera bodies, and you attach the lens for whatever job you have. For coins, you'd use a macro lens. For shooting wildlife, you'd probably want a telephoto lens. SLRs are much more versatile because every lens is unique to its task, but at the same time, that adds cost, both for the more expensive body and the sometimes very expensive lenses.
Jeremy
I assumed that it was the lens that made the difference in the D5000 and those types of cameras, but didn't want to find out after spending that kind of money that I had assumed incorrectly.
Thankyou!