Camera

[Minifig Lecturer]

Hey all,

I am trying to find out what kind of digital camera would be good enough to take good pictures of my lego collection and also some videos.

The hitch is that I don't want to spend much on a camera though. I dropped into a shop today and the guy showed me some models. Kodak 385 or something for 150EUR. It had 8-10 megapixels and could alledgedly do video. There was another manufacturer model about the same price.

Anyone have any ideas? I would think 8megapixels+ is good, probably fine, but is there anything else one should look out for or consider when buying a cam? You could get a fair bit of lego for 150E.

[AFOL SF]

Hey all,

I am trying to find out what kind of digital camera would be good enough to take good pictures of my lego collection and also some videos.

The hitch is that I don't want to spend much on a camera though. I dropped into a shop today and the guy showed me some models. Kodak 385 or something for 150EUR. It had 8-10 megapixels and could alledgedly do video. There was another manufacturer model about the same price.

Anyone have any ideas? I would think 8megapixels+ is good, probably fine, but is there anything else one should look out for or consider when buying a cam? You could get a fair bit of lego for 150E.

From experience, I say a 7-8 megapixel is good enough. It's not just the camera and its functions that you must think of. It will also be the background, surrounding & lighting (much better if you use natural light - outdoors) that will play a major part in your pictures. Hope this helps.

AFOL SF

[Asuka]

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[Minifig Lecturer]

Ok thanks for the feedback guys!

I think I will invest in new light bulbs :)

[xwingyoda]

Like said by Asuka, you definitly need a great macro, and that is more important than the number of megapixel (from 5mp its great, you're not doing billboard pics or posters so you won't use higher anyway ;-) )

From that price range, I would advise you to look the following cams to check the macro quality ;-)

* Nikon Coolpix L15: 8,29 MP, screen 7.1 cms (has an optical stabiliser)

and slightly more expensive but better IMO: 179

[Minifig Lecturer]

Like said by Asuka, you definitly need a great macro, and that is more important than the number of megapixel (from 5mp its great, you're not doing billboard pics or posters so you won't use higher anyway ;-) )

From that price range, I would advise you to look the following cams to check the macro quality ;-)

* Nikon Coolpix L15: 8,29 MP, screen 7.1 cms (has an optical stabiliser)

and slightly more expensive but better IMO: 179

[CP5670]

I want to get a camera too and several people on a camera forum recommended the Canon SD series, so I'll probably get something from that line.

I used to use my parents' Sony P100, but I've moved since then and don't have regular access to that anymore. It generally did a good job but some colors didn't quite look right with the flash, especially blue, which looked too bright (can be seen in my brickshelf images). I never figured out whether it was an issue with the camera or some color setting I hadn't configured right.

[xwingyoda]

Sorry, one Q, any idea what a great Macro is? I mean, how is it measured?

Nope sorry about that ;-)

All I know is that my Canon Ixus 40 (pretty old camera) has a fantastic macro ;-)

I guess your best option is to find a competent salesman ;-)

*yoda*

[SirNadroj]

Macro is key. ;-) I'm using a Canon g.9 with 12.1 MP. 12.1 MP is WAY more than I probably need, but dealers tell me this is the best camera without spending thousands on an SLR. I'm very happy with it ~ it's my best friend, when it comes to taking pictures, at least. X-D

But if you ever need to take poster-sized images, make sure you get plenty of MP! ;-)

[Corvus]

I just got a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (Whew, what a long name!) and it's pretty good, though I'm going to need a while to learn how to use it...

One question: For you camera whizzes, how good is the abovementioned camera for lego photography? I honestly have no idea. :-$

Will

[WesternOutlaw]

I'm partial to Sony cameras. I like their picture quality and color. I've had two Cybershot cameras, one a pocket sized camera (the one I have now which is a 5.1) and an old 2.1 or 3.1 that took beautiful shots (used to take most of the pictures that I've posted to EB over the past several years). Unfortunately, it started turning itself on and off after I had it a few years. I still miss the quality of the images that it took.

I like the size of my pocket camera because it's great when you go on vacation. I can keep it in my shirt pocket. The pictures in my signature were taken with it.

I would strongly recommend that you spend a little extra to get a good quality camera. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed with your pictures and regret buying a cheaper model. Save up for it if you have to.