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<p>[QUOTE="samjimmy, post: 294320, member: 3813"]I'm not sure where the gaps are? Maybe macro photography of shiney objects (just guessing, but really I have no idea).</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding, "I am looking for a digital camera I can mount, connect via USB, and take and store photos all at once via the USB (remote control)." This is software driven, though this isn't what I do so I can't tell you what's better than what. I know the software that comes with my Canon cameras has that type of live direct to computer via USB shooting capability, but for all I know, all cameras might have this. Although I was a Hassy and Nikon guy with film cameras, it seems I've locked into Canon for low-end digital. Even a cheap, used Canon Rebel might do the trick (interchangable lens, 6MP, with the often packaged 18-55 lens which is pretty good for a $100 lens really, plus it's a macro to 0.9ft). If this is for a personal inventory, this might be too much, but it's a decent camera for other things. I'll probably be selling mine, thus I've looked into about how much they run used and it seems like it comes in around $350.</p><p><br /></p><p>If interchangable lenses aren't needed, and you're looking for more of an all around, smaller camera, then you might want to check out the Canon S5 IS (there are two versions, the newer has 8MP). It's one of those 12x zoom point and shoots on crack type. It has nice some advanced modes, and pretty amazing macro abilities for what it is. I haven't compared the quality to the 18-55 lens, but I took a few test shots and it's a pretty cool little camera. But you had better like the glass as it's fixed and can't be removed.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="samjimmy, post: 294320, member: 3813"]I'm not sure where the gaps are? Maybe macro photography of shiney objects (just guessing, but really I have no idea). Regarding, "I am looking for a digital camera I can mount, connect via USB, and take and store photos all at once via the USB (remote control)." This is software driven, though this isn't what I do so I can't tell you what's better than what. I know the software that comes with my Canon cameras has that type of live direct to computer via USB shooting capability, but for all I know, all cameras might have this. Although I was a Hassy and Nikon guy with film cameras, it seems I've locked into Canon for low-end digital. Even a cheap, used Canon Rebel might do the trick (interchangable lens, 6MP, with the often packaged 18-55 lens which is pretty good for a $100 lens really, plus it's a macro to 0.9ft). If this is for a personal inventory, this might be too much, but it's a decent camera for other things. I'll probably be selling mine, thus I've looked into about how much they run used and it seems like it comes in around $350. If interchangable lenses aren't needed, and you're looking for more of an all around, smaller camera, then you might want to check out the Canon S5 IS (there are two versions, the newer has 8MP). It's one of those 12x zoom point and shoots on crack type. It has nice some advanced modes, and pretty amazing macro abilities for what it is. I haven't compared the quality to the 18-55 lens, but I took a few test shots and it's a pretty cool little camera. But you had better like the glass as it's fixed and can't be removed.[/QUOTE]
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