I can't spend a fortune and have not used a digital camera before
I want to get good shots to increase my selling chances but am technically challenged and need something easy-
What can some one recommend ?
Thanks
PS Hopefully not over 300 dollars
2006-09-02 12:02:02 · 6 answers · asked by librastar33@sbcglobal.net 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I would disagree with the idea of getting any old web cam, as the better your pictures are, the better your sales will be.
Look for ANY camera with macro capabilities. Even if you are not planning on selling anything small, you wil find it is helpful to show detail on certain items - even clothing at times.
A 2 or 3 megapixel camera is quite adequate for eBay, but you may as well get 4 or more, since they are so cheap these days and then you could use it for something other than eBay if the mood strikes you. I have been using various cameras, but most of my eBay photos are taken with a Nikon Coolpix 5400. This camera is out dated, but it's a 5 MP camera. I have dome some with my Coolpix 4600, which is only a 4 MP camera and it's just fine. I think it's obsolete also...
It's true that the large size on eBay is 800 pixels by 800 pixels and you could theoretically get that with less than 1 MP, but starting out with a good sharp image made by a camera with a decent quality lens is important.
Shop eBay for a 3 or 4 MP camera. Check to be sure that it has a macro mode. You'd like to get within a couple inches of some items or detail on some items. Stick to any of the brands that people are sure to recommend here. Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Sony, Pentax and Kodak are all well-known brand names with a good reputation.
I happen to have some photos from old auctions on an FTP site. I think that these were all taken with a 3 MP Nikon Coolpix 885, but I hope they convince you not to buy a dinky webcam.
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/carvina.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/konkontu.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/skullfront.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/spotmatic1.jpg
2006-09-03 13:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "best" depends on your needs and what you like. Everyone has a different idea of what's best. I have a Sony and I love it. Other good brands are Nikon, Canon and Kodak. Look for something with at least 5 megapixels. If you don't know much about cameras you should definately take your time befor buying anything. Go to a store and ask someone to help you out with your questions.
2006-09-02 12:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by wikid14141 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For any close shots of anything using a very good film camera would be better than digital, these are avalable cheap on ebay got to cameras nad click on SLR, you have a better focus range on one of these than a digi cam
2006-09-02 16:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by jobe j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whilst there are a number of sturdy shops on eBay, there various nefarious sellers who sell gray marketplace cameras and pretend they have US warranties. maximum suitable is to apply generic, authorized broking like B&H photograph, Adorama, Ritz and Amazon. Any perceived fee reductions could desire to be negated via any hassles you come across as time is going on.
2016-10-01 05:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fujifilm finepix 5.1 megapixs
Brilliant
2006-09-02 13:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canon sd 200
2006-09-02 14:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by metalcruncher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋