It is used, but works very well. I got this one to actually turn on too! It is a Concord Duo 2000, I just have to buy a USB cord (hopefully I don't need a disc) , a memory card, and I have to firgure out how to get the flash off, and I will be posting my pics of my coins!. now...anyone know how to get the flash off? It didn't come with directions..lol stainless BTW: I paid $5 for it
Anything worth $5 is a bargain, however this might not be the best camera for taking pictures of coins. It does have 2.0 megapixels which is marginal but it does not have macro (close focus) capabilities. Also, it has 4X digital zoom but no optical zoom. For each factor of digital zoom you reduce the effective pixels by half, i.e., 2X zoom gives you an effective 1.0 megapixel and 4X zoom gives you 0.5 megapixels. To turn the flash off, from the main menu simply select Flash > Flash Off. You can see the owner's manual here http://www.concord-camera.com/uploadedFiles/Support/Previous_Models/Duo 2000 InstrM.pdf or the quick start guide here http://www.concord-camera.com/uploadedFiles/Support/Previous_Models/EyeQ Duo 2000 QS Guide.pdf It's an okay camera to learn digital photography but you might want to continue looking for an upgrade.
You're showing your age Joe (LOL). I doubt the wabbit knows what you're referring to.....way before his time. Anthony, stop :headbang: and save up for something good with macro.
Well, I took my first coin pic today with my old Sony digital (the big bulky one that uses a 3 1/2" diskette). No resolution, no adjustments... just 30 to 40 pictures per disk; the thing's as big as a cigar box! I have a hard time with technology, it seems like only yesterday that I bought my first polaroid camera (the one where you had to peel off the paper and coat the picture with this chemical saturated sponge), and I just got rid of my first computer (an old TRS-80... I couldn't find a source for those old 5 1/4" floppys). So anything is an upgrade for me.
