I personally have a sony camera, I don't remember the model, but it is 7.2 megapixles and has a macro option on it. It has a 3x zoom and takes memory sticks/cards. To connect it to the computer is with a usb cable. It is very easy to use and I've gotten very good quality pictures with it that everyone I've shown them to have been impressed with. It was $450 for the camera and then another aprox. $200 for a case, some rechargable batteries with a charger, and a 256 megabyte memory card. I'm very happy with this camera, I wish we had one this good at my museum. Beau > 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/ > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail > message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should > read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).