Digital camera specs?

[kokuryu]

Hi! What sort of specs and features should I be looking for in a digital camera to take good watch photos?

Anyone have any sort of minimum megapixels that I should be using?

[diver88]

Mr K,

i've been obsessing over what to buy for myself.

if you are looking at a point and shoot, i'm looking at these,
1. canon G7
2 canon A640
3 sd1000 canon
4sd900 canon
5 canon 710IS

these are all 7 to 10 mp's, all should do really well on macro function for taking good pics. believe me, it takes practice, knowing the settings and how to use them, lighting, and a tripod. reading folks tips here should help a lot along with taking a lot of photos.
something else, when you buy that new camera Canon and Nikon both have a technical line you can call and get help on problems you might experience.. that is a big help...

hope this helps,

a specific question? just ask or PM..

diver88 ;D ;D ;D

[Houston]

Mr Kokuryu


Good to have you with us.

Well I think important criteria ere

1. macro function

2. low light capability though this may be compensated for by use of a tripod

3. good optics - should have ranked this an equal number one really.

4. High MPs help as they allow you to size up a photo with minimal loss of resolution.

Terry's choices are good to outstanding cameras.

You may wish to consider having more control than just a competent point and shoot yet having the advantage of a small package, in which case go for the A640 and G7. Have a look at the IS as well but also

check out dpreview.com, cameralabs.com and myproductadvisor.com

You should also seriously consider a tripod. It could be a small desk tripod but as you won't be using flash when taking pictures of watches, you'll need something to steady the camera.


Best WIShes and do feel free to inquire further - we love talking


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[wilson]

Good glass!! John Wilson.

[JBHII]

What they said.

[kokuryu]

Thanks for the tips! This definitely helps! Time to do some camera shopping!

[Houston]

Do use those three online resources my friend.

The third one allows you to input your criteria and works out suggestions ranked in order of preference. Naturally this is determined in accordance with the criteria, which if varied will give you interesting results.

Then you can fine tooth comb them through the other two sites


Cheers for now


ZIN
Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D

[footballyears]

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[diver88]

Mr K,

did you ever decide on a camera?

diver88

[wilfreb]

SAMSUNG NV20

[jasman]

It depends on what you plan to do with your watch pictures. For my on-line sharing and selling stuff on ebay, I use this old Nikon 3200 (used to take all the individual pictures shown below).

I just set it to Macro mode and 1024 setting (1 megapixel - PC mode) for sharing pictures on the forums, higher resolution if I want to print it or blow it up (it can do up to 3 megapixel). I tried using other cameras (Sony, Olympus, Canon point & shoots, even my new Pentax SLR) and this one beats them all. Could not justify buying a dedicated macro lens for my SLR just for my watches (rather use $$ to buy another watch). Got this a for a little over $100 refurbished a couple of years ago.

All the other ones mentioned I'm sure are great cameras and are most likely better than this old beater, but I guess it depends on how you want to use your pictures. You do not need more than 1 megapixel for sharing pictures in the on-line forums since the file sharing sites "dilute" your images down to 1024x768 or less resolution anyway.