The price range is flexible, but I'm willing to spend up to $500 - $600 if
necessary. This is a business expense, so I do get a tax credit.
Tom P asked what I don't like about the Coolpix 4500. The major problem is that it
focuses, and then refocuses inappropriately, sometimes when I'm taking close-ups of
ceramics and porcelain marks. It actually ends up taking fuzzy pictures as a result. So
I'm wondering if there's not something easier to use, something that I can
"set" the focus on and force the camera to do as I ask, rather than what it
wants.
Do you set the 'scene' to 'macro when you take the closeups? Maybe you
need to play with the settings. Your camera is all you need, unless it's
broken.
Do you want something small or a camera as big as a DSLR? I've been
tempted to get a DSLR, but keep reminding myself that I bought my camera
partly because it fits in my pocket. The Pentax K20D looks perfect and I
can use my old lenses, except when I pack for a trip, it's too big to
carry, like every other DSLR. I might get a new smaller camera with
better zoom and resolution, but do you need one?
What do you REALLY need?
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html has excellent
reviews and descriptions of cameras. You probably want something small
like one of the Nikon Coolpix models to carry with you to shows or
buying trips. I like my Nikon Coolpix 3700. It's older than yours,
tiny, and still takes great pix, including macros--want to see photos of
my trip?
Betty
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