We recently purchased
a digital camera for use as both a general museum camera and for photographic
documentation of collections. Because of my computer/technology
experience, I was asked to research the options and make a suggestion.
Based on reviews and specs, we decided on a Nikon CoolPix P3. It is
extremely easy to use, but also has some nice options for people who are more
comfortable with technology. The 8 mega pixels allow us to take images we
can use for media and publications. Currently, the standard is 5 to 6
mega pixels, so we have some breathing room. However, because it needed
to be a camera for multiple uses, some options that I would prefer to have for
collections photos had to be sacrificed for the common good. Such as, I
would have liked a camera that I could input number labels so that it
automatically imprints on the image for object identification. Overall,
though, I am pleased with the camera. There are several models of the
CoolPix, here’s a link to the website http://www.nikoncoolpix.com/.
I hope this helps.
Lee Goodan
Registrar
From: Susan Tietz
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Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006
10:14 AM
Subject: buying a digital camera
Hello, I am looking for input on digital
cameras. I work for a small historical museum in the process of computerizing
their collection. We will be using the PastPerfect software and need a camera
solely to record the objects for this program. What features are must-haves,
and which are bells and whistles that just add to the cost? If anybody has a
specific brand or model that they have found works great for this application,
I would appreciate the information. Thanks
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