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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 873839, member: 19463&quot;]Technically speaking the term &#039;macro&#039; is supposed to be reserved for photos where the image on the film is as large as the item itself (1:1 ratio).&nbsp; This mans a lot less these days with digital sensors of so many various sizes.&nbsp; Certainly you can get cameras capable of greater magnification far beyond normal macro including microscope cameras but many of these lack the ability to record an entire coin as well as just a mintmark size speck.&nbsp; You just have to buy what fits your needs.&nbsp; The advantage of a DSLR and accessories is that it is possible to add accessories and shoot small parts or back off and include everything as desired.&nbsp; Those who only collect flyspecks may be satisfied with microscope cameras.&nbsp; The attached image is a DSLR shot with about $50 worth of accessories.&nbsp; The same thing could have been done with $1000 worth of accessories or a dedicated microscope camera.&nbsp; Pay your money and take your choice.&nbsp; &#039;Better&#039; is a meaningless word unless accompanied with &#039;for what&#039;.</p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit/image/121086821.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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