选择一个数码相机Post great shots of your products with these affordable digital cameras.
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It's all about the visuals. Good photos can help move yourproducts for higher prices. They can also help cut down on thenumber of questions from potential buyers. A digital camera istherefore a must. Since we're dealing with the internet,super-high mega-pixels aren't an absolute necessity. But youstill might want to look into a higher-resolution camera if youneed to capture very fine details or plan to use your camera inother areas of your business (or personal life).
Fortunately, high-quality cameras are very affordable, and thereis an option to fit every need and budget. You can narrow thepossibilities by figuring out your budget first. The Concord Eye-Q4363z, for example, gets you 4 megapixels of resolution for a veryaffordable $150 (all prices street). Small features can make a bigdifference. The Epson L-500V comes with a 2.5-inch LCD screen forframing and viewing pictures. You can get immediate feedback as towhether your shot worked out. The Casio Exilim EX-Z57 tops out witha 2.7-inch LCD.
Photographing very small items can be a challenge. The CanonPower-Shot S60 can handle even tiny objects, thanks to a macrofeature that lets you shoot objects from as close as 2 inches.It's also handy for photographing large items like cars from ashort distance. The "Shopping List" below highlights afew models that can manage just about any eBay duty. Other cameramanufacturers to check into includeKodak,Nikon,OlympusandSony. They all have extensive camera linesranging from inexpensive point-and-shoot options to advanced modelswith lots of manual controls. Visit your local retailer totest-drive cameras in person and find one that fits your businessneeds--then you can buy one on eBay.
Shopping List |
A digital camera helps you reachpotential buyers. we review the brands that will make your listingslook picture-perfect. | ||||
MANUFACTURER/ MODEL |
CONTACT | RESOLUTION | ZOOM | FEATURES | STREET PRICE |
Canon PowerShot S60 |
www.usa.canon.com (800) OK-CANON |
5 megapixels | 3.6x | CompactFlash, slim bodydesign | $449 |
Casio Exilim EX-Z57 |
www.casio.com (800) 836-8580 |
5 megapixels | 3x optical | SD card slot, 2.7-inch LCD | $379 |
Concord Eye-Q 4363z |
www.concord-camera.com (954) 331-4200 |
4 megapixels | 3x optical | SD card slot, assist lightfeature | $150 |
Epson L-500V |
www.epson.com (800) GO-EPSON |
5 megapixels | 3x optical, 4x digital | SD card, 2.5-inch LCD | $349 |
Hewlett-Packard Photosmart M417 |
www.hp.comm (800) 752-0900 |
5.2 megapixels | 3x optical, 7x digital | SD card, adaptive lightingtechnology | $200 |