Camera recommendation?

Rob Belics · March 23rd, 2004, 10:53 PM

What is the deal with this? I went to ebay and all I saw were these things sitting on a little table but it sounds like it's turning into a big Hollywood production!

Am I missing something?

Adrian Douglas · March 23rd, 2004, 11:15 PM

Heath, instead of zoom for shooting action figures and the like you should be looking for a camera with good macro function.

You can build your own EZCube type deal from white poly pipe and oven proof baking paper. Does the same job but costs about $10.

Tommy Haupfear · March 24th, 2004, 12:49 AM

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Heath, instead of zoom for shooting action figures and the like you should be looking for a camera with good macro function.

Agreed, I sell a good bit on eBay and when I need a close up I use my small 3CCD camcorder.

Here is a macro shot I took with a compact 3CCD Panasonic.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...Picture360.jpg

My vote for a used cam would be a Canon G2 (black of course) or a brand new Pentax Optio 33LF . The Optio has 3.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, flip-out LCD, and a decent macro function all for $219 at B&H.

Here is a pic
http://im2.onecall.com/Image_Product...o33lflarge.jpg

Jeff Donald · March 24th, 2004, 12:59 AM

Almost all digital still cameras have great macro range. Most of the the Nikon's focus down to 8/10's of an inch (about 2 cm). Even the less expensive ones will focus down to 4 or 5 inches.

Heath McKnight · March 24th, 2004, 08:50 AM

I just want to take good photos of a LOT of figures!

heath

Chris Hurd · March 24th, 2004, 09:20 AM

Heath

The only digicam experience I have is with the Canon line. I'll second the recommendation for their PowerShot "A" series. You don't need the high megapixels since these are photos going to Ebay... even a 2mp camera will suffice. The Canon PowerShot A60 or A70/A75 (2mp and 3mp/3mp) will do the job quite nicely, although the 4mp PowerShot A80 is the king of the A-series. They have built-in macro shooting modes, or you can add a close-up lens attachment. They are feature-packed cameras at a low price. Get a set of rechargeable batts (they each take four AA's), and use the included Remote Capture software to take pictures directly from your computer keyboard via USB and transfer straight to your hard drive. This gets you out of the requirement for a high-capacity memory card... remote capture in a studio or office setting has these distinct advantages. $50 or less for a couple of photoflood bulbs and clip-lamps and you're all set. Hope this helps,

Heath McKnight · March 24th, 2004, 10:12 AM

Chris,

Yes, it helps tremendously!

Thanks,

heath

Heath McKnight · March 24th, 2004, 02:49 PM

I bought the Canon A60 with an Impact Tripod. Hope those sticks don't suck!

heath

Dylan Couper · March 29th, 2004, 02:02 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Heath McKnight : Yeah, send me a pic. heath@mpsdigital.com is my email.

heath -->>>

Heath
Just sent it to you.

Heath McKnight · March 29th, 2004, 02:24 PM

Got it, thanks! Nice camera and nice video camera you were photographing!

heath

March 23rd, 2004, 11:15 PM	#17
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Heath, instead of zoom for shooting action figures and the like you should be looking for a camera with good macro function. You can build your own EZCube type deal from white poly pipe and oven proof baking paper. Does the same job but costs about $10. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

March 24th, 2004, 12:59 AM	#19
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Almost all digital still cameras have great macro range. Most of the the Nikon's focus down to 8/10's of an inch (about 2 cm). Even the less expensive ones will focus down to 4 or 5 inches. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 24th, 2004, 08:50 AM	#20
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I just want to take good photos of a LOT of figures! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

March 24th, 2004, 09:20 AM	#21
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Heath The only digicam experience I have is with the Canon line. I'll second the recommendation for their PowerShot "A" series. You don't need the high megapixels since these are photos going to Ebay... even a 2mp camera will suffice. The Canon PowerShot A60 or A70/A75 (2mp and 3mp/3mp) will do the job quite nicely, although the 4mp PowerShot A80 is the king of the A-series. They have built-in macro shooting modes, or you can add a close-up lens attachment. They are feature-packed cameras at a low price. Get a set of rechargeable batts (they each take four AA's), and use the included Remote Capture software to take pictures directly from your computer keyboard via USB and transfer straight to your hard drive. This gets you out of the requirement for a high-capacity memory card... remote capture in a studio or office setting has these distinct advantages. $50 or less for a couple of photoflood bulbs and clip-lamps and you're all set. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 24th, 2004, 10:12 AM	#22
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Chris, Yes, it helps tremendously! Thanks, heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

March 23rd, 2004, 10:53 PM	#16
Rob Belics Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 581	What is the deal with this? I went to ebay and all I saw were these things sitting on a little table but it sounds like it's turning into a big Hollywood production! Am I missing something?

March 24th, 2004, 02:49 PM	#23
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I bought the Canon A60 with an Impact Tripod. Hope those sticks don't suck! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

March 29th, 2004, 02:02 PM	#24
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Heath McKnight : Yeah, send me a pic. heath@mpsdigital.com is my email. heath -->>> Heath Just sent it to you. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 29th, 2004, 02:24 PM	#25
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Got it, thanks! Nice camera and nice video camera you were photographing! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog