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10-06-2009, 01:00 AM
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Camera ??
I like to chime in from time-to-time about Axis, etc. sidearms and I know it is a little frustrating to be answered without me furninshing a good illustration i.e. Photo. I have a digital Kodak DX3900, but it does not get close enough for markings, etc. I am asking for some suggestions on a low priced digital that will do the job. I'm not a pro but just wanting to participate more fully in this forums activities. Thanks.. Henri
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10-06-2009, 01:31 AM
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Henri,
Does your camera have a macro setting? On a selector or menu the icon would look like a flower. If your camera has that capability, it will focus at close distances (usually less than 12") and let you make close up photos.
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10-06-2009, 01:35 AM
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Henri, you beat me to this question! I was going to post one tonight myself, having spent a frustrating hour, using several different cameras to try to capture some light markings on my Luger. Any guidance from the experts out there would definitely be appreciated.
Thanks, James
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10-06-2009, 09:06 AM
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Hands Down, The CANON PowerShot SX110 is the finest and most reasonable on the market. It has a macro closeup lens that take pictiures fom a few inches yet take a 10x optical zoom. $229-$249. Walmart
Last edited by cirelaw; 10-06-2009 at 09:38 AM.
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10-06-2009, 09:47 AM
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As Eric said; $250-$800 for a camera, mroe expensive, more featrues.
What I did was go into a circuit city and using natural store lighting, took pictures of a dime using each camera on display. Ended up with a Canon; but when I want really nice pictures, I use my wife's nicer canon. Lighting and lighting are the biggest keys to taking close ups (that and the macro setting). One of those small mini portable tripods is good for many folks, you can set up your camera and object in indirect sunlight and take a bunch of pictures. Even for good pictures I usually end up taking 5-10 for every one that I am satisfied with... Ed
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10-06-2009, 10:08 AM
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Henri...I am using a Sony Cyber-shot with 10X zoom in macro setting for mine. Not sure they still make it but all I know it is a lot smarter than me. Lighting is the trick........
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10-06-2009, 02:33 PM
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Henri, I want to echo those who told you to read the manual. I realize that this is something that real men don't do, but you would be amazed at what the least expensive of the modern digital cameras is capable of! Regards
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