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

Gaston County Museum

 

From: Susan Tietz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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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