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« on: August 10, 2014, 06:09:20 PM »

hi all , i was after some advice on a good camera for taking sharp  close up images of finds etc , any ideas i would be grateful for

thanks
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2014, 08:45:48 PM »

A lot depends on what you have to spend.

I use a digital Olympus  Tough TG-310     14megapixel

Its shock proof,waterproof down to 15feet. Has super macro settings for close up photo's of coins etc.

Its cost approximately £80.

Ideal for metal detecting especially out doors in damp rainy conditions.

Easy to use. Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2014, 08:49:32 PM »

thanks for that , i have a 14 mega pixal camera now a cheap one  but the images are rubbish , but i dont knoiw much about them the one you wre suggesting had zooms etc for better clarity in close up ?
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2014, 09:11:29 PM »

thanks for that , i have a 14 mega pixal camera now a cheap one  but the images are rubbish , but i dont knoiw much about them the one you wre suggesting had zooms etc for better clarity in close up ?

I suspect that you don't know much about cameras, David. Most digital cameras have a macro facility. Forget about the zoom. What camera do you have now? Can you see the macro symbol ... it's in the shape of a little flower. Switch to macro, DONT ZOOM  and have a little practice.

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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2014, 09:22:06 PM »

hi john yes you suspect correctly , the camera is a vivitar  vivicam F128  cant see that symbol
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2014, 09:28:12 PM »

update i just googled it and found it , its on the side will play with the camera tomorrow thanks a lot
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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2014, 09:56:27 PM »

hi john yes you suspect correctly , the camera is a vivitar  vivicam F128 cant see that symbol

Yup ... you probably won't on a fixed focus lens camera costing around £24.
You get what you pay for - an upgrade is needed. Stay off Vivitar and buy a compact camera costing about £80. There are many to choose from - choose from Canon Ixus (many models, Nikon etcetera. Good luck.

Amongst other cameras, I use a Canon IXUS 80 IS and it takes super pictures. If you have a tight budget, they are available from Amazon (used) at only £42.00. The newer model costs much more, of course. As well as taking macro shots with this camera, I have also taken cover shots for magazines. Recommended.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Digital-IXUS-80-Camera/dp/B0012ZEDV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407707046&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+ixus+80+is+digital

Buying a camera is very subjective ... there are loads to choose from. Hear what others say. Don't just take my word for it!


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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2014, 09:58:55 PM »

update i just googled it and found it , its on the side will play with the camera tomorrow thanks a lot

Good - have a go. Forget what I said above.
I'm sure that the Vivitar will take reasonable macro shots, albeit not as close as dearer models.
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2014, 09:59:40 PM »

I suspect that you don't know much about cameras, John Cheesy Cheesy David if you want a camera for your finds then yes you do need macro though unfortunately nowadays the term is used incorrectly and so you need to do some researching on minimum focussing distance, on your current model it is 10cm which would be OK for a large Georgian buckle but not that clever for small hammered or Roman coins so you really need to look for a model that focuses down to 1cm and don't pixel chase, pixels mean nothing without the sensor and more importantly a good lens to back it up. I've just had a quick look at what's a good/reasonably priced model at the moment and would recommend the Canon Ixus 145:-
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2482516.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=cgid:12705104942|tsid:41408|cid:177575702|lid:76501554422|nw:g|crid:44052743942|rnd:13114165511093223979|dvc:c|adp:1o1
Like so many things the cost dictates the quality and for a budget camera while it isn't waterproof like Outlaws it does produce better quality images which is what you want for any type of record keeping Wink
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2014, 10:07:40 PM »

I suspect that you don't know much about cameras, John ...

Perhaps you are right Chef ... I'll shut up.   Grin
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2014, 10:10:18 PM »

Thanks for info john and geoff,   i will look into properly tomorrow when not so tired 

 thanks again

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Only joking John Wink
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« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2014, 10:28:25 PM »

Only joking John Wink

I know!  Grin Grin
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2014, 10:20:48 AM »

A small gorrilla pod is also a good idea for close up shots. The steadier the camera the clearer the image.
The handy thing about them is that they can be wrapped around almost anything to hand.
Check these out

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MINI-GORILLA-POD-FLEXIBLE-TRIPOD-OCTOPUS-LEGS-SHAPED-FOR-DIGITAL-CAMERA-DSLR-/181473490454?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item2a40a9b616

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diamond-Robot-Digital-tripod-Stand-For-DSLR-Compact-Cameras-Gorilla-POD-Octopus-/301013989987?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item4615d4fa63
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2014, 10:36:52 AM »

hi all , i was after some advice on a good camera for taking sharp  close up images of finds etc , any ideas i would be grateful for

thanks

Iam not a camera buff, but listen to those who are and a few years back I purchased a easy to use NIKON Coolpix 7900.

The camera has produced some nice results for me to use with any finds that come along.

This model must be available at a reasonable price these days.

Here is a shot using it from a few days ago. Jerry.


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