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Question

what camera should I use

Apr 3, 2016 11:21AM PDT

anyone know of a very small camera that i can take pictures of coins with? I'm looking for a camera about the size of a half dollar with great hd quality photos?

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Almost any will do this.
Apr 3, 2016 11:26AM PDT

If your current camera can't focus up close, pull back.

Be sure to use a tripod, small ones are out there.

And lighting is key. Many make their own light boxes.

-> You may have what you need right now.

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Need a small camera
Apr 3, 2016 11:41AM PDT

thank you for your reply
I am unable to pull back to focus the image because i will need two small micro cameras to be mounted in a box and take photos. I will need a very small camera with macro capabilities to accomplish this.

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Maybe you need to pull back till it focuses and then
Apr 3, 2016 11:53AM PDT

Later crop the image. For web pages you rarely need more than say 500x500 pixel images and with most cameras being in the many million pixels I have done such shots from 2 or 3 feet away.

Still need the tripod and good lighting.

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To find camera
Apr 6, 2016 3:55AM PDT

Finding a camera is not very difficult today. you should increase your price and search by key word.

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What camera
Apr 6, 2016 7:27AM PDT

The only cameras of that size, that I have seen, are toy cameras.
They would not be suitable for your purpose.

Any of the compact cameras will do.

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