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<p>[QUOTE="CrustyCoins, post: 680010, member: 19115"]The Nikon Coolpix line has done really well for many folks . I think the Nikon L100 goes for about $225-$250, has great macro modes for close up shots and a pretty big lens to let lots of light in.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's not small but very capable where small pocket cameras really just don't do macro shots that well.</p><p><br /></p><p>The most important things beyond this are a sturdy tripod or copy stand and 2-3 adjustible flexible desk or floor standing lights. The lights can be cheap Ikea type lights as long as they are adjustable.</p><p><br /></p><p>The last thing is check out <a href="http://www.browncopper.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.browncopper.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.browncopper.com</a></p><p>Mark Goodman has created a book (available on amazon or through Mark) specifically on coin photography. He also has a few scattered articles and blogs on his website.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="CrustyCoins, post: 680010, member: 19115"]The Nikon Coolpix line has done really well for many folks . I think the Nikon L100 goes for about $225-$250, has great macro modes for close up shots and a pretty big lens to let lots of light in. It's not small but very capable where small pocket cameras really just don't do macro shots that well. The most important things beyond this are a sturdy tripod or copy stand and 2-3 adjustible flexible desk or floor standing lights. The lights can be cheap Ikea type lights as long as they are adjustable. The last thing is check out [URL="http://www.browncopper.com"]http://www.browncopper.com[/URL] Mark Goodman has created a book (available on amazon or through Mark) specifically on coin photography. He also has a few scattered articles and blogs on his website.[/QUOTE]
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