I have a D70s 6mp as a personal camera and I love it. The current model
is the D80 and it's a 10mp camera. It is universally regarded as a great
camera, but it's a little pricey and does a lot that we don't really
need for digitizing collections. The D40x is a comparable camera if you
are primarily digitizing collections. Whatever body you choose, I highly
recommend an external flash and a good quality 50mm fixed length lens,
instead of the kit 18-55mm or 18-70mm lens. Also, a good tripod or copy
stand. I've tried cutting corners on digitizing collections in the past
and had nothing but heartbreak from doing it.
Hope this helps!
-----WILL
Will Roberts
Exhibitions Preparator
Culture & Heritage Museums
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Cheryl Kramer
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 11:51 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Nikon D60/D50/D40
Hello all,
We are looking to purchase a digital camera. I searched the archives
and found that the Nikon D60 has been highly recommended often. Is this
recommendation current, or are people going with the D50 or D40, or
another model now?
Thanks so much,
Cheryl
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Dr. Cheryl Kramer
Director, Handwerker Gallery
Gannett Center
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 14850
+ 607.274.3548 (tel)
+ 607.274.1774 (fax)
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