My new $14 macro camera.

At a yardsale today I bought a brand new Kodak Easyshare DX6490.

4MP sounds wimpy right?

Well MP is not the big factor, the optics are. This has a schneider kreuznach variogon lens. (Say that 3x fast).

Price was $5. It was so cheap because she could not find the charger. It had a brand new rechargeable battery with it as well.

I was a little skeptical as I've never used nor owned a Kodak, but I figured at $5, I could get at least $20 if I didn't like it.

Luckily the new battery had enough charge in it to snap 1 macro picture.

I picked up a new charger for $8 on eBay. So I'm in for $14.

I am really amazed at the macro capabilities of this camera.

The current camera I was using for coins was actually my mom's (Was mine, I gave it to her) 10mp Nikon camera. It's a nice cam, but the macro is horrible.

I was blew away at the image it took. I've owned a $200 16.1 MP Canon ELPH series, that could not produce such a nice macro. Only thing that rivaled this was my Nikon DSLR.

So here I have it, stunning macro images for $14.

 

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Sweet camera, I lost mine in a car accedent, don't ask.

 

Sweet!!

Okay, I'm convinced!! If I ever said anything that offended you, I apologize. How do you want to receive the $20? How much is the postage? Please PM me with particulars. :thumb:

 

Post reported! Offers to buy and sell should be done only in the bst forum or in PMs

 

I think the pot just made a phone call to Mr.Kettle.

 

Well said! How ironic that someone who has so shamelessly self-promoted throws a red-ink fit over a likely innocent comment.

 

You might want to brush up on your basic math skills.

$5 + $8 = $13

Not $14.

Many potential employers are looking for employees that are proficient at basic math (like simple addition).

By the way, congrats on the nice $13 purchase. You can't go wrong there.

 

Maybe when you're older, Santa will bring you a sense of humor.

 

Hey! Lay off! We all make mistakes, possible he did his math right and just hit the wrong key, or he paid 9 for the charger, and just accidentally put 9, has nothing to do with the whole job thing!

 

Well now.. the latest "wanna be" mod, lol.

 

It's A Joke, Son!

It's a joke young feller! I wouldn't deprive someone of their new found enjoyment when a serious PM, as I normally send, would probably quickly determine whether the camera was actually for sale. I suspect that with patience, I could locate a similar camera for less than my offer. I just appreciate his refreshing positive post.

I'm anticipating yours! :thumb:

 

Maybe shipping was $1?

 

I agree, dog gone it! Oh, by the way, regarding your "location," I do not wanna "stock" you. Har Har Har Har!

 

It must be another of those odd nights

Play nice now or I will send the coin fairy to tarnish your ASE.

 

I'll behave. Just joshing.

 

You're good

 

Congrats detector. Looks like you got yourself the camera you need. Great pic of a coin!

 

Good for you Detecto. First time I ever heard you do something smart. j/k

 

Not the 2012 set!!! At least make them look nice and natural, please!

 

Nice pic, Detecto! I use a Kodak easyshare for most of my pics.
I bought a new one (8mp) at a yard sale for a dollar with no cords but all my old cords fit.

@thecoin -"stalk" not "stock" lol!