Can you suggest digital camera to take pictures of inventory & serial numbers of that inventory?

Question

Need a digital camera that will allow me to take pictures of items and the small serial numbers on those items? I am not sure which camera if any, will allow me to focus on suce a small item as a serial number.

Answer 1

Even though I currently own this ultracompact digital camera, I would still like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons:

1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time;
2. Has a 3x optical zoom;
3. Has a macro feature which allows closeups within 6 inches;
4. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu;
5. It's very small and light;
6. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards;
7. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone;
8. It comes with a USB 2.0 transfer cable which you connect to your USB computer port;
9. Has tripod mount on bottom of camera;
10. And the price is a mere $99 [sold at Samy's Camera - www.samys.com, and Staples.com.]

Review(s) can be found at www.amazon.com [Query: "Nikon Coolpix L10" along with pictures provided by satisfied purchasers.]

Good luck!

Answer 2

I won't recommend any particular brand, but you want to find one with a macro feature - this is what allows you to take photos of a subject very close-up. My camera allows shots from just a few inches away.

What I would suggest is that you go to somewhere that sells digital cameras that has a display where you can try them out (WalMart, Best Buy, etc.). Try focusing on something right on the display (price/inventory tag) and see how close the camera will allow you to focus. Also check the megapixel size to know what resolution ("clearness" in separating small details) the camera provides and the memory capability. beyond these features, price might be your determining factor in which to get.

Answer 3

Nikon's usually have a very good macro mode. I've owned three differnt ones and have been able to shoot as close as 2" which will pick up very small detail.

I've used the 990, 950 and the 5300, but I think most of their point & shoot models have excellent macro capability.