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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BooksB4Coins, post: 3020799, member: 36230&quot;]Trust me; to this I can certainly relate. </p><p><br /></p><p>If memory serves me, I believe DesertGem has shared photos taken with an APS-C sensor Samsung using extension tubes, but I forget if he used them for more detailed work or simple closeups. The greater point is that even with wishing to stick to a budget, there are a number of inexpensive camera options that will allow for significantly greater resolution for very little money. One can sometimes find older APS-C DSLRs in the 10-12mp range for under $100, and even some of the M43 (Micro Four Thirds) camera can be had used for in the same range, also 12mp (some 16mp iirc). </p><p><br /></p><p>Lens options are vast, but one doesn&#039;t necessarily need to cough up for a one of the very costly macros often suggested here. Some older manual focus macros can be had for very little, but other options such as extension tubes or lens reversal can achieve the same or greater magnification for a pittance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just to be clear, I know imaging coins is important to you so the above is only intended as friendly suggestions that may be worth exploring before making a final decision. There are all sorts of websites, forum posts, etc dedicated to what could be described as <i>lens hacking</i>, with many showing rather impressive macro work. The best of luck with whatever you choose. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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