Amber

 

At present I would suggest going with the Canon Digital Rebel SLR
camera.  It will suit your needs perfectly.  It falls within your price
range and takes the most amazing pictures in both RAW and JPG formats.
It has a Canon Digit 6.3 Mp chip that produces the most amazing color
saturation.  This way you can also choose which lenses will best suit
our subject matter - macro, zoom etc.

 

I have one of these myself that I use for both personal and museum work.

 

Canon has recently also come out with the Digital Rebel Xt which is an
8.1 Mp derivative of the above.  It is a little more expensive.

 

B&H photo in New York is offering specials on packages for these cameras
at the moment which inclue body, lens and a 2Mb Lexar card.

 

Hope that helps

 

Andy

 

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Subject: digital cameras

 


I am looking for a digital camera to digitize my collection database,
but it will also be used to photograph objects for possible publication
or web use.  I'd like something that has the ability to take raw or very
high quality jpg images, which is easy to use, and reasonably priced
($900 or so).  Our collection consists of 1:12 scale (one inch = one
foot) miniature furniture and accessories, so a macro option is
essential.  I do no currently have a card reader, and am open to cameras
that take mini CDs, zip disks, or memory sticks.  I have heard (from
non-museum sources) that the Canon G series and the Sony Mavica are both
excellent choices.  I'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. 
Amber 

Amber Mohr
Curator/Collections Manager
The Kruger Collection
University of Nebraska
133 Architecture Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0107
402. 472. 3560
http://www.unl.edu/krugercollection/
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