Tim, great pick up. Can't go wrong with a $5 purchase like that. FYI, the Kodak Easy Share digital cameras retail for around $100 new, and they take really good pics. Here are some of mine with the Easy Share I have:
I've been struggling with my Canon ELPH, too. Thought it was just me. Guess I'll continue investigating a Canon EOS Rebel T4i.
That's AWESOME! You don't need huge megapixels for web coin pics, I've been saying it for years. I still use an old Canon SD700IS 6MP and it works fine for what I need it for. In fact, I have a much higher MP camera and I like the 700 better for coins. In fact, I bought a spare, used SD700IS in case my old one dies!