Just starting to sell on E bay what is the best digital camera to buy?? I want to get close shots?

by familymwr

I can’t spend a fortune and have not used a digital camera before
I want to get good shots to increase my selling chances but am technically challenged and need something easy-
What can some one recommend ?
Thanks
PS Hopefully not over 300 dollars

Answer by wikid14141
The “best” depends on your needs and what you like. Everyone has a different idea of what’s best. I have a Sony and I love it. Other good brands are Nikon, Canon and Kodak. Look for something with at least 5 megapixels. If you don’t know much about cameras you should definately take your time befor buying anything. Go to a store and ask someone to help you out with your questions.

Answer by jen
Fujifilm finepix 5.1 megapixs
Brilliant

Answer by metalcruncher
canon sd 200

Answer by jobe j
For any close shots of anything using a very good film camera would be better than digital, these are avalable cheap on ebay got to cameras nad click on SLR, you have a better focus range on one of these than a digi cam

Answer by Dr. Sam
I would disagree with the idea of getting any old web cam, as the better your pictures are, the better your sales will be.

Look for ANY camera with macro capabilities. Even if you are not planning on selling anything small, you wil find it is helpful to show detail on certain items – even clothing at times.

A 2 or 3 megapixel camera is quite adequate for eBay, but you may as well get 4 or more, since they are so cheap these days and then you could use it for something other than eBay if the mood strikes you. I have been using various cameras, but most of my eBay photos are taken with a Nikon Coolpix 5400. This camera is out dated, but it’s a 5 MP camera. I have dome some with my Coolpix 4600, which is only a 4 MP camera and it’s just fine. I think it’s obsolete also…

It’s true that the large size on eBay is 800 pixels by 800 pixels and you could theoretically get that with less than 1 MP, but starting out with a good sharp image made by a camera with a decent quality lens is important.

Shop eBay for a 3 or 4 MP camera. Check to be sure that it has a macro mode. You’d like to get within a couple inches of some items or detail on some items. Stick to any of the brands that people are sure to recommend here. Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Sony, Pentax and Kodak are all well-known brand names with a good reputation.

I happen to have some photos from old auctions on an FTP site. I think that these were all taken with a 3 MP Nikon Coolpix 885, but I hope they convince you not to buy a dinky webcam.

http://members.aol.com/swf08302/carvina.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/konkontu.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/skullfront.jpg
http://members.aol.com/swf08302/spotmatic1.jpg

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Answer by TomTom
call best buy and find out

Answer by brian_rmsy
I don’t think Best Buy does repairs on cameras.

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