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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cannoncoins, post: 1080431, member: 28659&quot;]Hi everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m in the market for a new camera, probably in the range of 200-300 dollars, making it decidedly in the point-and-shoot rather than the DSLR range, and (of course) I&#039;m interested in one that will do well for photographing coins.&nbsp; In my experience, coins are fairly difficult to photograph in a way that a) preserves color b) has a high degree of detail c) works decently in lower light (for photos taken indoors) and d) reflects actual luster and shows color of toning.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>My current camera (Canon SD1300) works fairly well in Macro with no zoom, but I find that in macro mode I have to get so far down on top of the coin that it&#039;s almost impossible to light it properly.&nbsp; When I use zoom, I have a ridiculously hard time focusing.&nbsp; I have also really struggled to get an appropriate color balance and nothing really seems to show &quot;shine&quot; the way I actually see it myself.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Does anyone have any tips on taking photos of coins, or a recommendation for a camera in the 200-300 range that has worked well for you?&nbsp; Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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