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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;zekeguzz, post: 1386349, member: 15455&quot;]First before I describe and show you my patchwork setup let me offer you some advice. If your going to be using your camera mostly for coin shots it should have these features:</p><p>A connection for an AC adapter-- this will save you many $$ in batteries.</p><p>Macro Mode capability.&nbsp; Decent zoom capability (20x plus).</p><p>Image Stabilization. Self timer function.</p><p>Ability to either add a Macro Lens or use an adapter for a Macro Lens.&nbsp; This is because no matter what the camera company tells you about how you can zoom in on tiny objects like insects and coins, it doesn&#039;t tell you that the closer you get for more detail the more difficult lighting becomes. What good does it do you if your in Macro Mode trying to get</p><p>a picture of the &#039;FG&#039; initials on a cent when your 2 cm away. Try getting good lighting at that distance.&nbsp; The add on Macro Lens or Adapter with Macro Lens keeps focus distances very reasonable. Proper lighting takes experience that&#039;s all.</p><p><br /></p><p>So what I have for equipment is: A Nikon L120 Coolpix because it can use an AC Adapter, Macro Mode, high zoom capability.</p><p>Since the L120 is not an SLR, there is no capability for an add on Macro Lens. BUT since I had experience using my son&#039;s </p><p>Canon Powershot S3 I made sure the 58mm lens adapter Igot for his camera fit the L120.&nbsp; I use a Ranox M-250 Macro Lens.&nbsp; I also use a variable height copy stand (12&quot; to 18&quot;).</p><p>Well pictures tell it all:</p><p><br /></p><p>My cost me about $325 total.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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